Lymph
From which fluid is lymph derived?
Interstitial fluid
Lymph capillaries merge to form lymph vessels, vessels merge with large structures called lymphatic trunks. From here, they move into one of two lymphatic _______.
ducts
b cells mature in the ________
t cells mature in the _________
bone marrow
thymus
This condition occurs when excess fluid collects in the tissues, often causing swelling in the hands, feet, or legs
edema
This condition involves swelling in an arm or leg caused by a blockage or damage in the lymphatic system.
lymphedema
milking action of skeletal muscles, compressive forces like massage and bandaging, smooth muscle contraction, and the presence of valves are all examples of this.
lymphokinesis
Where are axillary lymph nodes located?
the armpit
where are inguinal nodes located?
Name one of the non-specific immune responses.
1st line - physical and chemical barriers
2nd line - cellular response (WBCs)
This is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system and is often identified by painless swelling of lymph nodes, especially in the neck, armpits, or groin. It responds well to treatment and involves mutations of b cells.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Mononucleosis is commonly caused by what virus?
Epstein Barr Virus
Where is lymph filtered?
Spleen
Kidneys
Lymph nodes
lymph nodes
What are the primary lymphatic organs?
Bone marrow
Thymus
What cells produce and anti-body mediated response?
b cells or t cells
b cells
This bacterial infection involves inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, often causing red streaks on the skin, warmth, and tenderness along the affected area.
lymphangitis
An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints, often leading to pain, stiffness, and sometimes joint deformity.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What makes up 25% of white blood cells?
Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
Spleen
This bodily response occurs after injury or infection, aiming to remove harmful agents, clear out damaged cells, and set the stage for tissue repair.
Inflammation
This condition is characterized by persistent and disabling fatigue that is not relieved by rest, often accompanied by muscle pain, headaches, and difficulty concentrating.
What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
A chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs, often marked by a ‘butterfly-shaped’ rash across the face.
lupus
Name one of the functions of the lymphatic system.
Remove excess interstitial fluids- help maintain homeostasis
Transport fats and fat soluble vitamins
Protect the body through defense mechanisms
Name one of the mucosa associated lymph tissues.
tonsils, peyers patches, appendix
These white blood cells are responsible for carrying out the body’s specific (adaptive) immune defenses, including recognizing antigens and coordinating targeted responses.
Your client is a 35-year-old man who is HIV-positive and otherwise healthy. He has a small, healing scrape on his forearm from a recent fall. What is the best way to safely provide massage therapy?
A. Avoid massage entirely because his immune system is compromised and he is at high risk of infection.
B. Use standard precautions, avoid massaging directly over the scrape until it is fully healed, and proceed with massage elsewhere as usual.
C. Perform the massage only while wearing latex gloves due to his HIV status.
D. Delay all massage until he tests negative for HIV to eliminate any risk.
B.
A client with ankylosing spondylitis reports chronic low back stiffness and limited spinal mobility. They are seeking relief through massage. How should you modify your approach?
Focus on gentle mobilization and stretching, avoid aggressive spinal manipulation, work on surrounding muscles for comfort, and adapt positioning for spinal limitations.