Lymphatic System Structure
Why is interstitial fluid absolutely vital?
It is the medium in which all of the body's nutrients and wastes travel; so, it must keep moving. If it stagnates, waste products and pathogens can accumulate and cause problems.
What is gravity helps to move lymph if the limb is elevated.
What is the description and primary job of the immune system?
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The immune system is a nebulous, complex collection of tissues cells and chemicals whose coordinated function keeps the whole organism safe. It distinguish what is self from what is non-self, and to eradicate anything that is non-self as quickly as possible.
What diseases are considered immune system mistakes?
Why are massage therapists especially vulnerable to lymphangitis and what precautions should be taken to minimize risk?
What is Massage therapists are at risk because tiny cuts or lesions may be present on their hands; these portals of entry are vulnerable to invasion by the bacteria that reside on the skin of even the healthiest clients. Precautions include careful hygiene, care of the cuticles, and maintaining good general health.
The lymphatic system begins with these structures that are interwoven with the cardiovascular capillary beds.
What are lymphatic capillaries.
These are the smallest, fastest, and most common of the white blood cells. They are produced in bone marrow, and chemicals that leak from damaged cells stimulate their production in even greater numbers
What are neutrophils.
What are immunoglobin E (IgE)
What is a specific class of antibody that quickly sensitizes nearby mast cells to the presence of an "enemy"
At what point can people who are positive for HIV safely receive vigorous massage?
What is during the asymptomatic phase, if they are otherwise healthy.
What is composed mainly of plasma that has exited the bloodstream; loads of metabolic wastes that have been expelled by hardworking cells; and some chunks of particulate waste.
What is lymph.
How does deep breathing help the lymphatic system function?
What is Deep breathing draws lymph up the thoracic duct (the largest lymphatic vessel, located on the anterior spine) during inhalation and squeezes lymph out of exhalation.
These white blood cells include B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells. They are manufactured in both bone marrow and lymphoid tissue and are most often engaged in specific immune-system responses to pathogens.
What are lymphoctytes.
What are some antigens are considered "not dangerous" that produce and allergic reaction.
What are cat dander, oak pollen, or peanuts.
A client with advanced plaque psoriasis in a flared state. What is your best strategy?
What is Use a hypoallergenic lotion and work in a way that doesn't exacerbate itchiness.
What are the cleaning stations of the Lymphatic System?
Nodes are where the wastes moved through lymphatic vessels are neutralized and small particles are filtered out. The nodes are also home to most of the body's specific immune response cells, so if any pathogens have been picked up and marked by macrophages in the lypmh, this is where the specific immune response begins.
When the lymphatic system works well fluid levels in the tissues are constant. How much capillary filtrate is left behind to become interstitial fluid and then lymph?
Monocytes begin as small white blood cells, but they have the power to change. When they are released into the bloodstream from the bone marrow, they circulate until they reach the target tissue. Then they leave the cardiovascular system to infiltrate the tissue and into into this.
What are macrophages or "big eaters" that can devour pathogens.
What is Contact dermatitis.
How can massage be beneficial for a client with Rheumatoid arthritis between flare ups.
Painless passive range of motion exercises can be helpful for people with RA who are trying to maintain flexibility.
Name the structures in order to trace the path of a droplet of interstitial fluid through the lymphatic and cardiovascular system
1- Between the cells
2- In a lymphatic capillaries
3- In a lymphatic node
4- In a thoracic duct
5- in the subclavian vein
6- In the left atrium of the heart
7- In the aorta
8-In an artery
9- In an arteriole
10- In a cardiovascular capillary
What are the two ways massage techniques can be a mechanism for moving lymph through the lymphatic system.
What are eosinophils and basophils.
What are the four types of hypersensitivity reactions that allergies and autoimmune dysfunctions elicit.
Type I hypersensitivity reactions are immediate responses to antigens. Histamine and other chemical reactions are released and redness, swelling, itching, vomiting and diarrhea are a result.
Type II hypersensitivity reactions involve inflammatory cytotoxic (cell killing) reactions against a specific substance that may or may not belong to the body. Examples include anemia, penicillin allergies and reactions to transfusions of mismatched blood.
Type III reactions involve antibodies ha bind to antigens, but the particles they form are too large to be phagocytized. They get caught in the body's most delicate fluid filters: the kidneys, the eyes, the brain and the serous membranes surrounding the heart, lungs and abdominal cavity. Which results in inflammation and damage to these very delicate structures. Examples include Lupus, Glomerulonephritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Type IV reactions are cell mediated meaning they rely on T cells to stimulate an immune response to an irritant. Example = contact dermatitis.
Your long-time client was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last week. His doctor is recommending prophylactic removal of a section of his colon to reduce his risk for colorectal cancer. He is very anxious about the situation, and would like to keep his regular massage therapy appointment. What is your best option?
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Give him a massage therapy session as requested, but work only gently over his abdomen: focus on relaxation and calming outcomes