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COC Anatomy – Lymphatic
AAPC's COC Accelerated Course
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10/03/2020

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Term
appendix: location, description
Definition
appendix: finger-like projection of tissue attached to the cecum; may help with good bacteria for immune response
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appendix: function
Definition
appendix: finger-like projection of tissue attached to the cecum; may help with good bacteria for immune response
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axilla
Definition
axilla: armpit
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lymphaden/o VS lymphangi/o
Definition
lymphaden/o is lymph node; lymphangi/o is lymphatic vessel
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lymphat/o
Definition
lymphatics: form a network of vessels to bring lymph fluid to veins near the heart
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lymphatic capillaries
Definition
lymphatic capillaries: gather lymph fluid to circulate into the lymphatics
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lymphatic system: function
Definition
lymphatic system: collects excess fluid from the interstitial spaces and returns it to the heart
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lymphatic system: organs (5)
Definition
spleen, thymus, tonsils, Peyer’s patches, appendix
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lymphatics
Definition
lymphatics: form a network of vessels to bring lymph fluid to veins near the heart
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lymphocyte
Definition
lymphocyte: type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that is part of the immune system
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lymphoma
Definition
lymphoma: neoplastic disease of lymphoid tissue
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Peyer’s Patches
Definition
Peyer's Patches: located in the lining of the intestine and help to protect against invading microorganisms
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spleen: function
Definition
spleen: located in the left upper abdomen; filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient; early in life: blood-forming organ; later in life: storage of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
Term
spleen: location
Definition
spleen: located in the left upper abdomen; filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient; early in life: blood-forming organ; later in life: storage of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
Term
splen/o
Definition
spleen: located in the left upper abdomen; filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient; early in life: blood-forming organ; later in life: storage of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
Term
thymus: function
Definition
thymus: two identical lobes located in the neck; responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation
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thymus: location, description
Definition
thymus: two identical lobes located in the neck; responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation
Term
tonsils
Definition
tonsils: lymphoid tissue located in the throat; part of the immune system
Term
appendix: location, description
Definition
appendix: finger-like projection of tissue attached to the cecum; may help with good bacteria for immune response
Term
appendix: function
Definition
appendix: finger-like projection of tissue attached to the cecum; may help with good bacteria for immune response
Term
axilla
Definition
axilla: armpit
Term
lymphaden/o VS lymphangi/o
Definition
lymphaden/o is lymph node; lymphangi/o is lymphatic vessel
Term
lymphat/o
Definition
lymphatics: form a network of vessels to bring lymph fluid to veins near the heart
Term
lymphatic capillaries
Definition
lymphatic capillaries: gather lymph fluid to circulate into the lymphatics
Term
lymphatic system: function
Definition
lymphatic system: collects excess fluid from the interstitial spaces and returns it to the heart
Term
lymphatic system: organs (5)
Definition
spleen, thymus, tonsils, Peyer’s patches, appendix
Term
lymphatics
Definition
lymphatics: form a network of vessels to bring lymph fluid to veins near the heart
Term
lymphocyte
Definition
lymphocyte: type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that is part of the immune system
Term
lymphoma
Definition
lymphoma: neoplastic disease of lymphoid tissue
Term
Peyer’s Patches
Definition
Peyer's Patches: located in the lining of the intestine and help to protect against invading microorganisms
Term
spleen: function
Definition
spleen: located in the left upper abdomen; filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient; early in life: blood-forming organ; later in life: storage of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
Term
spleen: location
Definition
spleen: located in the left upper abdomen; filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient; early in life: blood-forming organ; later in life: storage of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
Term
splen/o
Definition
spleen: located in the left upper abdomen; filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient; early in life: blood-forming organ; later in life: storage of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
Term
thymus: function
Definition
thymus: two identical lobes located in the neck; responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation
Term
thymus: location, description
Definition
thymus: two identical lobes located in the neck; responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation
Term
tonsils
Definition
tonsils: lymphoid tissue located in the throat; part of the immune system
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