Interesting Facts
The Lymphatic System contains what kind of blood cells?
Which organ is responsible for the maturation of T-Lymphocytes in the Lymphatic System?
Thymus
"Preventer medications, Fast relief medications, trigger avoidance, and Biologics." These are the treatments for which disease? (Respiratory System)
Asthma
What are the three diseases associated with this system?
Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia
Which organ is the largest in the Lymphatic System?
spleen
"Causes: cigarette smoking, genetics, lung development issues, and environmental exposure." These causes lead up to this disease ___. (Respiratory System)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What three professions are associated with this system?
Respiratory Specialist, Pulmonary Function Technologist, and Pulmonologist
What is the major function of this system?
to maintain fluid balance by collecting excess interstitial fluid (lymph) from tissues and returning it to the bloodstream, while simultaneously filtering this fluid to remove pathogens, cellular waste, and toxins.
The Lymphatic System is a group of vessels, organs, and ____?
tissues
This organ passes air from the nose/mouth to the larynx. (in the Respiratory System)
Pharynx (throat)
"Effect: This can lead to buildup of lymph fluid in tissues. This can be seen through things such as: skin thickening, extreme swelling, and mobility being reduced" These effects are due to which disease? (Lymphatic System)
Lymphedema
List three organs of this system
Lymph Nodes, Spleen, Thymus, Bone Marrow, Adenoids and Tonsils
Which lung is larger in the Respiratory System, the right or left?
the right lung
This are the primary organs where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves, protected by the ribs.
lungs
"Effect: This can lead to buildup of lymph fluid in tissues. This can be seen through things such as: skin thickening, extreme swelling, and mobility being reduced." These are the effects of which disease in the Lymphatic System?
Lymphodoma
List three major organs with this system?
Nose/Nasal Cavity, Pharynx (throat), Larynx (voice box), Trachea (windpipe), Bronchi/ Bronchiolos, Lungs, Alveoli, Diaphragm.
What are the three diseases associated with this system?
Lymphedema, Lymphoma, Lymphangitis
This is the main muscle of breathing; contracts to draw air in and relaxes to push it out.
diaphragm
"Cause: This disease is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from injury. For example: strep, staph infection and wounds." These are the causes of which disease in the Lymphatic System?
Lymphangits
What is the major function of this system?
exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the air and blood, maintain blood pH balance, produce sound, smell, and protect against inhaled pathogens.
List one profession associated with this system?
Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Vascular Surgeon, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist