Massage - Lymphatic Word Scramble
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| Lymphatic Sys. - Ques. | Lymphatic Sys. - Answers |
| What are the functions of the lymphatic system? | Return of excess fluids to bloodstream, transport of large molecules to blood, & filtration of fluids to remove pathogens & other impurities. |
| What is the composition of the lymphatic system? | Lymph fluid, lymph vessels, & specialized tissues & organs. |
| What is the movement of the lymphatic system? | Moves in only 1 direction toward subclavian veins. |
| How does the lymphatic system circulate? | Circulates via pressure exerted on vessel walls by action of skeletal muscles or in pressure changes within thorax & abdomen during breathing. |
| Which moves faster: Blood circulation or lymphatic circulation? | Blood circulation because it has a pump and the lymphatic doesn't. |
| Is the lymphatic system part of the immune system? | Yes. |
| What are all the lymph vessels? | Lymph capillaries,lymph vessels,lymphatic trunks, & 2 main collecting ducts. |
| Which has more valves: Lymph vessels or blood veins? | Lymph vessels. |
| All lymph vessels merge in 1 region for draining, what is that region? | Lymph trunks. |
| How many lymphatic ducts are there and what are their names? | 2; Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct. |
| Name the lymph organs. | Thymus gland, spleen, tonsils, Peyer's patches, appendix, & nodes (the filters). |
| What are the benefits of massage to the lymphatic system? | Facilitates movement of fluid generally & can help manage gross edema (swelling). |
| What is the first step of the lymphatic circulatory path? | Tissue fluid collected by lymph capillaries. |
| What is the 2nd step of the lymphatic circulatory path? | Tissue fluid is moved from lymph capillaries and into lymph vessels. |
| What is the 3rd step of the lymphatic circulatory path? | Tissue fluid is passed through lymph nodes (filtration). |
| What is the 4th step of the lymphatic circulatory path? | Tissue fluid then passes into larger lymph vessels & into lymphatic trunks. |
| What is the last step of the lymphatic circulatory path? | Tissue fluid is "dumped" from lymphatic trunks into subclavian veins. |
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