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Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
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Anatomy
6th Grade
11/18/2012

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Term
what are in lymph nodes that kill pathogens?
Definition
white blood cells
Term
What system does the lymph system parallel?
Definition
the venous system
Term
What filters out of capillaries?
Definition
blood plasma and cellular metabolism end products
Term
What is the fluid between cell called?
Definition
interstitial fluid
Term
What is the fluid called when it enters the lymphatic capillaries?
Definition
lymph
Term
What are the cells lining lymph vessels called? Are the spaces bigger or smaller than those in blood capillaries?
Definition
endothelium, bigger to allow larger molecules to enter them
Term
Do lymph vessels have two-way flow?
Definition
no, they are like veins, they have two way flow
Term
What types of lymph vessels are there?
Definition
superficial and deep sets of vessels
Term
What do all the lymph vessels drain into?
Definition
One of two terminal vessels
1.right lymphatic duct
2.thoratic duct
Term
What size are lymph nodes supposed to?
Definition
vary in size from pinhead to limabean
Term
What are in lymph nodes that phagocytize toxic products?
Definition
lymphocytes
Term
What type of vessels does lymph flow into nodes through?
Definition
afferent
Term
What type of vessels does lymph flow out of nodes through?
Definition
efferent
Term
In health what should lymph nodes feel like? (3)
Definition
1.small
2.soft
3.mobile
Term
What is lymphadenitis or lymphadenopathy?
Definition
when nodes enlarge and become tender when fighting an infection
Term
What is it called when cancer spreads via the lymph system?
Definition
metastasis
Term
What is the first node to drain an area called?
Definition
primary
Term
What is the node called when infection travels to other nodes?
Definition
secondary
Term
Where are the axillary lymph nodes located?
Definition
underarms
Term
Where are the popliteal lymph nodes located?
Definition
knees
Term
Where are the inguinal lymph nodes located?
Definition
groin
Term
What are the 4 superficial lymphnodes of the head?
Definition
1.occipital
2.pre and post arricular
3.superficial parotid
4.facial
Term
What are the deep nodes of the head and neck?
Definition
1.deep parotid
2.retropharyngeal
Term
What are the superficial lymph nodes of the neck? (4)
Definition
1.submental
2.submandibular
3.external jugular
4.anterior jugular
Term
What are the 5 nodes that drain into the superior deep cervical nodes?
Definition
1.Facial
2.Anterior auricular
3.Superficial parotid nodes
4.deep parotid nodes
5.retropharyngeal nodes
Term
What do the superior deep cervical nodes drain into?
Definition
the inferior deep cervical nodes
Term
What else drains into the inferior deep cervical nodes?
Definition
the occipital nodes
Term
What does the submental node drain into?
Definition
the submandibular or superior deep cervical
Term
What does the submandibular drain into?
Definition
the superior deep cervial
Term
What else drains into the superior deep?
Definition
the external jugular
Term
What all drains into the inferior cervical deep nodes? (3)
Definition
1.superior deep cervical
2.the external jugular
3.anterior jugular
Term
What are the two deep nodes?(30
Definition
1.cervical(superior, inferior)
2.accessory
3.supraclavicular
Term
What could a fixed node indicate?
Definition
cancer
Term
How long should a lymphnode be enlarged before we suggest a biopsy?
Definition
2 weeks
Term
Which nodes drains the buccal musosa tissue? (2)
Definition
1.buccal
2.mandibular
Term
Which nodes drain the anterior hard palate? (2)
Definition
1.submandibular
2.retropharyngeal
Term
Which nodes drain the posterior hard palate? (2)
Definition
1.superficial deep cervical
2.retropharyngeal
Term
Which nodes drain the soft palate? (2)
Definition
1.superior deep cervical
2.retropharyngeal
Term
Which nodes drain max anterior teeth and tissue?
Definition
submandibular
Term
Which nodes drain the max premolars, 1st and 2nd molars and tissues?
Definition
submandibular
Term
Which nodes drain the third molars and associated tissues?
Definition
superior deep cervical
Term
Which nodes drain the mand incisors and tissues?
Definition
submental
Term
Which nodes drain the mand canines, molars, and premolars and tissues?
Definition
submandibular
Term
Which nodes drain the floor of the mouth?
Definition
submental
Term
Which nodes drain the tongue apex?
Definition
submental
Term
Which nodes drain the tongue body?
Definition
submandibular
Term
Which nodes drain the tongue base?
Definition
superior deep cervical
Term
Which nodes drain the tonsils?
Definition
superior deep cervical
Term
Should you worry more about a palpable lymphnode that is tender or not tender?
Definition
not tender, tender is normal
Term
What is the function of lymphoid tissue?(2)
Definition
1.to remove impurities(cancer, pathogens, dead cells)
2.process lymphocytes
Term
Where do tonsils drains?
Definition
the superior deep cervical nodes
Term
What forms Waldeters ring?
Definition
tonsils
Term
What are the three types of tonsils?
Definition
1.pharyngeal
2.palatine
3.lingual
Term
What is another word for pharyngeal tonsils?
Definition
adnoids
Term
What is fascia?
Definition
-layers of fibrous connective tissue that surrorunds muscles, bones, blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and organs
-separates skin from deeper structures
Term
What are fascial spaces?
Definition
spaces created between fascia layers
Term
What are fascial spaces involved in? What do they contan?
Definition
contain loose connective tissue, involved in spread of infection
Term
Where do we often see dental infections?
Definition
in vestibular spaces
Term
What do the spaces in the head and neck do?
Definition
store and spread bacteria(infections!)
Term
What does glandular tissue do?
Definition
produce secretions necessary for normal function
Term
What are ductless glands called?
Definition
endocrine
Term
What are glands that have a duct called?
Definition
exocrine
Term
What are the glands of the head and neck? (5)
Definition
1.lacrimal
2.salivary
3.thyroid
4.parathyroid
5.thymus
Term
What does the lacrimal gland do?
Definition
produces tears that keeps the conjunctiva moist
Term
What do salivary glands contain?(6)
Definition
1.minerals
2.electrolytes
3.buffers
4.enzymes
5.immunoglobins
6.metabolic wastes
Term
What are the 4 functions of salivary glands?
Definition
1.protection
2.digestion
3.buffering
4.maintenance of tissues
Term
How does saliva protect?
Definition
via antibodies and immunoglobins and lysozyme
Term
How does saliva aid in digestion?
Definition
contains enzymes that assist in breakdown, and cleansing action allows for taste recognition
Term
How does saliva aid in buffering?
Definition
raises pH after sugar consumptionm inhibits bacteria colonization and growth
Term
How does saliva aid in the maintenance of tissues?
Definition
help remineralize teeth, help with tissue repair
Term
What are the 2 saliva classifications?
Definition
1.serous
2.mucous
Term
What is serous saliva like?
Definition
thin, contains a lot of protein
Term
What is mucous saliva?
Definition
thick, contains a lot of carbs
Term
How much saliva is produced daily? How much at night?
Definition
-640 ml produced daily
-10 ml at night
Term
What lines the duct and produces saliva?
Definition
epithelium
Term
What are acinus?
Definition
secretory cells arranged in clusters
Term
What is salica deposited into?
Definition
a lumen
Term
What collects saliva?
Definition
intercalated duct
Term
Where is the saliva then transported to where it can be modified?
Definition
striated duct
Term
Where is the area where the saliva exits into the oral cavity?
Definition
excretory duct
Term
What is mucous?
Definition
cloudy looking cytoplasm, stain pale, carbohydrates, lumen wider
Term
What is serous?
Definition
clear cytoplasm, stain dark, proteins, narrow lumen
Term
What are myoepithelial cells?
Definition
found on surface, contain cell body with multiple cytoplasmic processes, **contract to squeeze saliva out of lumen**
Term
What are the three major-paired salivary glands?
Definition
1.parotid
2.submandibular
3.sublingual
Term
How many minor salavary glands are spread throughout the oral cavity?
Definition
600-1000
Term
What are some examples of minor salivary glands? (4)
Definition
1.labial
2.buccal
3.palatine
4.lingual
Term
Which saliva gland is the largest?
Definition
parotid
Term
How much of the total saliva produced is produced by the parotid gland?
Definition
25%
Term
What type of saliva does the parotid gland produce?
Definition
serous
Term
What is the duct of the parotid gland?
Definition
stensons duct
Term
Where is it located?
Definition
crosses massetor, pierces the buccinator, and opens opposite the maxillary second molars
Term
What covers the opening of the stensons duct?
Definition
the parotid papilla
Term
Which gland accounts for the most saliva production?
Definition
the submandibular, 60-65%
Term
What type of saliva does the submandibular gland produce?
Definition
serous and mucous
Term
What is the duct of the submandibular gland? Where is it located?
Definition
whartons duct, near the lingual caruncle
Term
What is the smallest salivary gland? How much does it product
Definition
the sublingual, 10%
Term
What type of saliva does the sublingual gland produce?
Definition
mix, but mostly mucous
Term
What is the duct that leads to the sublingual gland? Where?
Definition
Bartholin's duct, near lingual carnucle
-also contains other small short duts that open along sublingual fold
Term
What kind of saliva do the labial and buccal glands produce?
Definition
mainly mucous
Term
What kind of saliva does the palatine glands produce?
Definition
all mucous
Term
What kind of saliva do the lingual glands produce?
Definition
-anterior and posterior secrete mucous
-lingual glands of von ebner produce serous
Term
What is the largest endocrine gland?
Definition
thyroid gland
Term
What does the thyroid gland sectete? What does this do?
Definition
secretes thyroxine, stimulates metabolic rate
Term
What is an enlarged thyroid gland called?
Definition
a goiter
Term
Where is the thyroid gland located?
Definition
below the thyroid cartilage
Term
What are the parathyroid glands?
Definition
4 small glands, 2 located on each lobe of the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
Term
What do they parathyroid glands secrete?
Definition
patathyroid hormone, regulates calcium and phosphorus levels
Term
Where is the thymus gland located? What is its function?
Definition
in the chest or clavicular region, plays a role in immune system
Term
What mature in the thymus?
Definition
t-cells
Term
What happens to glands during puberty?
Definition
they grow and then after that they shrink, still there but not as active
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