Functions of the Lymphatic System
This lymphatic function prevents excess fluid from accumulating in tissues.
What is maintaining fluid balance?
Excess interstitial fluid becomes this once it enters lymphatic vessels.
What is lymph?
These structures in the throat help trap pathogens entering through the mouth and nose.
What are tonsils?
Swelling caused by blockage of lymphatic drainage is called this.
What is lymphedema?
The combining form meaning lymph.
What is lymph/o?
The lymphatic system absorbs these nutrients from the digestive tract.
What are dietary fats (lipids)?
These structures prevent the backward flow of lymph.
What are valves?
This organ is the site of T-cell maturation.
What is the thymus?
Enlarged lymph nodes are known as this condition.
What is lymphadenopathy?
Build a word meaning inflammation of the tonsils.
What is tonsillitis?
These immune cells commonly mature and function within the lymphatic system.
What are lymphocytes?
This largest lymphatic vessel drains most of the body.
What is the thoracic duct?
This organ filters blood and removes old red blood cells.
What is the spleen?
This cancer is characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells.
What is Hodgkin lymphoma?
This suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
This body system works closely with the lymphatic system to defend against pathogens.
What is the immune system?
This lymphatic duct drains the right arm, right side of the head, and right side of the chest.
What is the right lymphatic duct?
These bean-shaped structures filter lymph.
What are lymph nodes?
This type of immunity is associated with lymphocytes
What is Adaptive Immunity?
The combining form meaning gland or lymph node.
What is aden/o?
Name the three major functions of the lymphatic system.
What are fluid balance, fat absorption, and immune defense?
Put these in order: lymphatic vessels, lymphatic capillaries, lymph nodes, lymphatic ducts.
What are lymphatic capillaries → lymphatic vessels → lymph nodes → lymphatic ducts?
Name five types of lymphoid tissue or organs.
What are lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils, and MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)?
Name four lymphatic system disorders.
What are lymphedema, lymphadenopathy, Hodgkin lymphoma, and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
Break down the term lymphadenopathy.
What is lymph (lymph) + aden (node/gland) + pathy (disease)?