Question 1

What is the clinical significance of the anastomoses that occur between superficial lymphatics from both breasts across the middle line?

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Question 2

Discuss the potential physiological effect that could result if blood proteins that escaped from the capillaries remained in the interstitial fluids without being returned to the blood.

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Question 3

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-part of the structure of the thymus gland

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Hassall corpuscles are part of the structure of the thymus gland, serving as sites for the development of T cells, which are crucial for the adaptive immune response.

Question 4

Why is having an understanding of the lymphatic drainage of the breast important in formulating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?

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Question 5

Compare and contrast mechanisms for the movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels with the movement of blood through veins.

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Question 6

Compare and contrast the compositions of the following:
Lymph
Interstitial fluid
Plasma

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Question 7

Describe the structure of a lymph node,and explain what happens when lymph passes through it.

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Question 8

Baby Ruth was born without a thymus gland.Immediate plans were made to perform a transplant.In the meantime,Baby Ruth was placed in strict isolation.Even her parents were not allowed to touch her.Why was she placed in the isolation unit?

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Question 9

Michael,a 43-year-old man,was in a serious car accident.He has a rigid and tender left hypochondriac region.His blood pressure is dropping,and he is in pain.What organ might be involved in this injury,and if it is involved,what treatment would be necessary?

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Question 10

Name and give the location of the major clusters of lymph nodes in the body.

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Question 11

Identify each of the lymphatic organs,and give a generated function for each.

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Question 12

Discuss the role lymphatic vessels and nodes can play in handling the healing process when swelling and infection are present.

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Question 13

Describe the important functions performed by the thymus.

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Question 14

Name and describe the two main lymphatic ducts of the body.What area of the body is drained by each? What is the cisterna chyli?

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Question 15

Match each structure or organ of the lymphatic system with its corresponding function or description.
-structure in the abdominal cavity that is the origin of the thoracic duct

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The structure in the abdominal cavity that is the origin of the thoracic duct is the cisterna chyli.

Note: The other structures listed are parts of the lymphatic system, but they do not correspond to this specific function.

Question 16

Compare and contrast the structures of veins and lymphatics.

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Quiz 23: Lymphatic System