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A&P 2 Lymphatic Syst

Lymphatic system basic

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Name lymphatic system vessels from smallest to largest capillaries, vessels (lymphatics), trunks, ducts
Describe the two major lymphatic ducts Right lymphatic duct: drains right side of body (exclude legs). Left lymphatic duct aka thoracic duct drains left side of body, head to toe.
Function of T cells recognize and attack foreign matter
Function of B cells Stimulate production of plasma cells, which produce Ab
Elephatiasis Caused by Microfilaria, lives in lymph nodes and block fluid return
Lymphedema buildup of fluid due to lymphatic destruction, usually due to removal of axillary nodes in cancer therapy
Lymphadenopathy enlargement of nodes due to infection/inflammation
lymphangitis inflammation of nodes and vessels due to infection
lymphoma malignancy of lymphoid tissue
Name the major lymph organs and tissues (6) thymus, tonsils, spleen, bone marrow, mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
Function of THYMUS source of T-cells, establish immunity in infants
Function of TONSILS filter air
Fn of Spleen lymphocytes, Ig's, B cells, stores venous blood, braks down old RBC, not vital but will lead to issues (High RBC in circ, lymph issues)
Location of MALT along intestine, mammalian equivalent of Bursa of Fabrisius, BCells
EBV Epstein-Barr Virus, associated with many lymphomas and also mono
HIV human immunodeficiency virus, infects T cells and macrophates
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