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Lymphatic System

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show Mainly water and small amounts of protein, mostly albumin.  
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show The lymph system  
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show The lymph nodes  
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show allow the lymphocytes to ingest and destroy.  
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show The subclavian veins  
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Where do the right lymphatic ducts drain fluid from?   show
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Which duct drains the rest of the body into the left subclavian vein?   show
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show To provide immunity for the body.  
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How does the flow of lymph fluid occur?   show
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show B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes.  
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What do the B lymphocytes produce?   show
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Name the B lymphocyte immunoglobulins.   show
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show Neutralize bacterial toxins, viruses, phagocytizing bacteria, and activating the inflammatory response.  
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What do the T lymphocytes provide?   show
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show To kill cells infected by viruses, including tumors and transplant tissue, activate inflammatory response, and stimulate production of more B and T lymphocytes.  
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show Lymph nodes  
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show Superficial nodes  
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Nodes beneath the fascia of muscles or within various body cavities. Not accessible to inspection or palpation.   show
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show Head, neck, axilla, breast, arm, and groin.  
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H-Preauricular node   show
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H-Postauricular node (mastoid)   show
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H-Occipital node   show
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H-Partoid node   show
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H-Retropharyngeal node (tonsillar)   show
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show Located halfway b/w angle and tip of mandible. Receives drainage from the tongue, submaxillary glands, mucosa of lips and mouth.  
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show Located in the modline behind tip of mandible. Receives drainage from the tongue, mucosa of lips and mouth, and the floor of the mouth.  
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N-Anterior cervical chain   show
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show Located along the anterior edge to trapezius muscle in the posterior triangle. Receives drainage from the posterior scalp, thyroid, and posterior skin of neck.  
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show Located under sternocleidomastoid muscle; includes 4 separate chains extending over larynx, thyroid gland, and trachea. Receives drainage from the larynx, thyroid, trachea, ear, and upper part of the esophagus.  
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N-Supraclavicular   show
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show Located along lateral border of pectoral muscle. Receives drainage from the breast.  
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show Located along the upper suface of the arm. Receives drainage from the breast.  
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show Located along the border of the scapula. Receives drainage from the breast.  
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A-Central   show
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show Located below the midclavical. Receives drainage from the breast.  
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B-Mammary (Rotter's nodes or interpectoral)   show
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show Located medial to breast and adjacent to sternal border. Receives drainage from the medial breast.  
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show Located lateral to breast. Receives drainage from the lateral and posterior breast.  
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Arm-Epitrochlear   show
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show Located over inguinal canal deep in groin. Receives drainage from te upper and lower leg, vulva and lower third of vagina drain into inguinal nodes, penis and scrotal surface, and the nodes of the testes drain into the abdomen.  
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show palpable (it's abnormal if palpable and tender)  
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show Edema  
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Redness of the skin.   show
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Age-related variations   show
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