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Pathophysiology lymphatic system
Pathophysiology lymphatic system
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
04/23/2013
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Right lymphatic duct 

 Definition

 

 

drains lymph from head, upper torso, and right arm

 
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Left lymphatic duct

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Also known as thoracic duct

 

Rest of body drains through this duct
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Organs related to lymph system

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Tonsils

thymus gland

spleen
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Lymphadenitis

 Definition

 

Inflammation of lymph glands

 

Symptoms:

Swelling

Pain

Tenderness
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