Language; what does it mean?
Lymph
Water
At what age is the size of the thymus relative to the rest of the body the largest?
2 years old
True or False?
Lymphatics play a crucial role in multiply homeostatic systems
Where are the tonsils located?
In the mouth, back of the throat
True or False?
Elephantiasis is when infestation of the lymphatic system produces so much swelling that the affected limbs begin to resemble those of an elephant
True
Iasis
Condition
What kind of vessel is similar to veins in structure but have thinner walls and more valves?
Lymphatic vessel
What does the spleen do?
Defends against microorganisms, repairs tissues, hematopoiesis, and red blood cells and platelet destruction, reservoir for blood
Where is the spleen located?
Upper left quadrant of the abdomen
What is infection of the tonsils called?
Tonsilitis
Itis
Inflammation
What are bean shaped structures that are connected to afferent and efferent lymph vessels?
Lymph Nodes
Death
Where is interstitial fluid found?
In the spaces between cells
How can you reduce swelling from lymphedema (swelling of the tissues by excess fluid)?
Edema
Swelling
True or False?
The size of the thymus (primary organ of the lymphatic system) relative to the rest of the body is largest in a person at about 18 years old
False
(2 years old extra point?)
When does the Lymphocyte producing lymphoid tissues begin to decline?
Puberty
(8-14)
Where are lymph nodes located?
All throughout the body
What happens when the lymphatic system fails to drain excess fluid from tissues?
The tissues swell
Lymphangitis
Water vessel inflammation
Lymphedema is defined as?
By the time a person reaches the age of 50, what percent of the functional thymus tissue remains?
10%
(If guess within 10% correct)
Where are the superficial cervical lymph nodes located?
In the neck along the sternocleidomastoid muscle
What is the disorder called when the lymphatic system fails to drain excess fluid from tissues?
Lymphedema