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Bio 171 (topic 8)

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What does the lymphatic system consist of the lymphatic vessels, structures and organs that contain lymphatic tissue, and bone marrow
what does bone marrow produce lymphocytes
what are the functions of the lymphatic system drains interstitial fluid away from cells, transports dietary lipids and lipid soluble vitamins, contributes to immune response using B+T cells
what is the difference between the composition of lymph and interstitial fluid location, has a similar composition to blood except it lacks formed elements and the larger proteins
What is the lymph flow fluid leaves blood by filtration and re-enters by osmosis. filtration exceeds water by 3 liters per day and this fluid drains into the lymphatic system, lymphatic vessels then drain into venous blood at the junction of the jugular and subclavian
What is lymph flow driven by the milking action of skeletal muscle movement and the respiratory pump
Where do lymphatic vessels begin at closed-ended structures called the lymphatic capillaries
what are lymphatic nodules small oval masses compromised of large numbers of lymphocytes meshed into connective tissue
where are lymphatic nodules found beneath moist epithelial membranes (small intestine, respiratory airways, urinary tract and the reproductive tract)
where are lymph nodes located surrounded by capsules of dense connective tissue and lie along the lymphatic vessels
What do the lymph nodes contain cells associated with an immune response (B+T cells, plasma cells, macrophages)
what is the spleen the largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body and is located between the diaphragm and stomach
what does the spleen do removes bacteria, worn out RBC's, platelets and other debris from circulation
what is the removal of the spleen spleenectomy
Is a spleenectomy survivable yes, the liver and bone marrow takes over some of its function
where is the thymus located behind the sternum, between the lungs
what does the thymus do site of T cell maturation
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