Lymph Vessels and Lymph Nodes (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Vessels that transport lymph
Vessels that transport lymph
Lymph vessels
Two factors aiding lymph movement
Two factors aiding lymph movement
Muscular walls & body movements
Where lymph returns to blood
Where lymph returns to blood
Near neck at subclavian veins
Duct returning lymph on left side of body
Duct returning lymph on left side of body
Thoracic duct
Duct returning lymph on right side of body
Duct returning lymph on right side of body
Right lymphatic duct
Small swellings on lymph vessels
Small swellings on lymph vessels
Lymph nodes
5 locations of lymph node clusters
5 locations of lymph node clusters
Throat, armpits, chest, appendix, groin
Type of white blood cell in lymph nodes
Type of white blood cell in lymph nodes
Lymphocytes
First way lymph nodes fight infection
First way lymph nodes fight infection
Filter out bacteria & harmful substances
Second way lymph nodes fight infection
Second way lymph nodes fight infection
Mature & store lymphocytes
What swollen lymph nodes indicate
What swollen lymph nodes indicate
Person has an infection
4 other lymphatic organs
4 other lymphatic organs
Spleen, thymus, adenoids, tonsils
3 functions of the spleen
3 functions of the spleen
Filters bacteria, recycles RBCs, stores lymphocytes
Function of the thymus
Function of the thymus
Aids in lymphocyte development