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anatomy&physio-lymph

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lymph fluid begins as   extracellular fluid  
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name the functions of the lymphatic system   absorption of fats, filter lymph fluid, traps toxins, wastes for removal  
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what is the purpose of anchoring fibers and how can movement increase lymph flow   they move cells in the capillary walls allowing fluid to flow in. movement pulls the cells  
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the lymphatoc system empties into the   subclavian vein  
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the right subclavian vein accepts lymph from   the right upper quad  
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which lymph vessel accepts the lymph fluid from the left upper quadrant and the B/L lower quadrants   thoracic duct  
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small masses lymphatic tissue found along the lymph pathways are called   lymph nodes  
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the lymph nodes serve the lymphatic system by   filtering the lymph fluid  
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lymph vessels flowing into or toward a lymph is called   affarent  
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lymph vessels flowing out or away from a lymph is called   efferant  
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lymphocyte productin and maturation increase with the flow of   lymph fluid  
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the 3 regions where lymph nodes are concentrated are   inguinal, axillary, neck  
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lymph from the arm will flow into the   axillary region  
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lymph from the neck will flow from the   neck region  
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lymph from the leg will flow into the   inguinal region  
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where is the loction of the thymus gland   posterior to ascending aorta  
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the thymus matures lymphocytes is called   t-cells  
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where are the locations of the tonsils   mouth and nose  
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the 3 tonsils are called   adenoids, palatine, lingual  
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where is the location of the spleen   upper left quad  
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what is the largest lymphoid tissue   spleen  
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what are the first line defenders of the body   skin, mucous membrane, fluid, chemical barriers  
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where are the chemical defenders located   mouth, nose, eyes, skin, stomach  
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the T cell and B cell activity in the immune system is known as   specific immunity  
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