Lymphatic Structures Entrance Flashcard

Front

Lymphatic structure in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen

Back

spleen

Front

Largest lymphatic structure

Back

spleen

Front

Which statement is true: Lymph flows through the body many times, Lymph vessels closely parallel veins, Lymph contains red blood cells and protein molecules, Lymph vessels form a closed circuit like the circulatory system?

Back

Lymph vessels closely parallel veins

Front

Lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs

Back

thoracic duct

Front

Medical term for watery fluid inside lymphatic vessels

Back

lymph

Front

Likely to find a cluster of lymph nodes here: behind the breastbone, over the eyes, in the stomach, under the arms

Back

under the arms

Front

Tiny, oval-shaped lymph structures located throughout the body

Back

lymph nodes

Front

Lymphatic structures that closely parallel veins

Back

lymph vessels

Front

Lymphatic structure that stores a large amount of red blood cells

Back

spleen

Front

Largest lymphatic vessel

Back

thoracic duct