Purpose / Lymph
2 purposes of the lymphatic system
What are: fluid homeostasis, fat absorption, immune defense
type of vessel that takes lymph TO the node
What is afferent vessel?
removes worn out blood cells
what is the spleen
MALT stands for ...
What is Mucosa Associate Lymph Tissue
largest artery in the body
aorta
Percent of interstitial fluid that is taken up by the lymphatic vessels
What is 10%
types of cells produced in the lymph node
What are immune cells?
where t-lymphocytes are made
What is bone marrow
lymphoid nodules that form a ring around the throat
tonsils
structure that controls breathing
what is the diaphragm?
Another name for the dead ends of lymph vessels
lymph capillaries
the two ducts that return lymph to the bloodstream
where T-cells are trained to remember and recognize pathogens
these provide immune surveillance of the gut, monitor microbial populations, and initiate immune responses
what are peyer's patches?
where gas exchange occurs
what is the alveoli?
prevent the backflow of lymph fluid
What are valves?
causes of swollen lymph nodes
What is - a pathogen triggers more cells to come and fight off an infection
lymphatic organ located near the throat
location of the appendix
lower right side of the large intestine
male and female gonads
What are the testes and ovaries?
These help lymph to be "pumped" throughout the body
What are skeletal muscles?
the purpose of lymph nodes
helps to recognize and destroy pathogens, activating an immune response
location of the spleen
upper left side of the abdominal cavity near the stomach
purpose of the appendix
what is to store gut bacteria
pathway of blood through the heart starting with the right atrium and including valves
what is RA - tricuspid valve - RV - semilunar valve - pulmonary artery - lungs - pulmonary vein - semilunar valve - LA - bicuspid valve - LV - aortic valve - aorta