Patho Chapter 10 Review

Swollen lymph nodes are often an indication that ___ is present in the body.

disease

The lymphatic system includes lymph vessels, ducts, lymph and _______.

nodes

The function of the lymphatic system is to protect the body from ____.

infection

A physical examination revealing _______ indicates lymphadenitis.

swollen lymph nodes

What do the lymphatic vessels transfer to the blood vessels?

fluids

The lymphatic system produces a specific type of white blood cell called ___.

a lymphocyte

Organs related to the lymphatic system are the tonsils, thymus gland, and _______.

spleen

Most disorders of the lymphatic system are related to diseases of ____ systems.

other

Which of the following means an abnormal decrease in lymphocytes?

lymphocytopenia

A biopsy of lymph nodes can assist in the diagnosis of _______.

lymphoma

Which of the following is not a common symptom of lymphatic disease?

sore throat

Lymphadenitis

inflammation of lymphatic system, characterized by swelling of the lymph gland, nodes, or both

Lymphadenopathy

any disease of the lymph glands

Lymphangiography

a radiographic procedure consisting of injecting a contrast dye and taking X-rays of lymphatic vessels

Lymphangiopathy

a general term used to describe any disease of the lymph vessels

Lymphangitis

a condition of swelling of the lymph vessel due to inflammation

Lymphedema

an abnormal collection of lymph fluid, usually observed in the extremeties

Lymphocytes

white blood cells formed in lymphatic tissue

Lymphocytopenia

a decrease in lymphocytes

Lymphocytosis

increase in number of lymphocytes

Lymph

a clear liquid similar to plasma that contains many white cells

Lymphatic System

-protect the body by developing immunity to some diseases

-transport toxic substances to the nodes for filtration

-return important nutrients that leaked into the capillaries to the blood vessels

Cellulitis

inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

The right lymphatic duct drains the lymph from _____.

the right half of the head, upper torso, and right arm

The left lymphatic duct is also referred to as ____.

the thoracic duct

How much extra fluids are leaked into the tissue and not picked up by the venous system each day?

approximately 3 liters

What are some common symptoms of lymphatic diseases?

fever, fatigue, and weight loss

A special connective tissue cell called a Reed–Sternberg cell confirms a diagnosis of ____.

Hodgkin’s disease

____ are helpful in treating or preventing bacterial infections.

antibiotics

What is the most common type of blood cancer in the United States?

Lymphoma

Mononucleosis

“the kissing disease”

What happens to your immune system at you age?

it decreases