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GCU BIO202 EXAMWhere does the thoracic duct empty into? - ANSWER into the left subclavian vein,
the right lymphatic duct drains into the right subclavian vein
Lymph Flow - ANSWER specifically goes through veins
Spleen - ANSWER has largest collection of lymphoid tissue, removes abnormal
blood cells, stores iron and initiate immune response from b and t cells
Thymus - ANSWER located on superior border of heart, decreases with age, site of
t cell formation
lacteals - ANSWER lymphatic capillaries, found in small intestines, transport lipids
absorbed in GI tract
lymphatic vessels - ANSWER begin in peripheral tissues and connect to veins
lymph node - ANSWER found in neck, lymph node organs, armpits, and groin area
lingual tonsil - ANSWER located far back portion of tongue , theres 2 of them
palatine tonsil - ANSWER located in the back of throat, theres 2 of them
pharyngeal tonsil - ANSWER adenoid, located in the back of nose, nasal cavity
monocytes - ANSWER agranulocyte
function: differentiate to form macrophages into phagocytic cells
pathology: more than the normal number may indicate monocytic leukemia or
infection
lymphocytes - ANSWER agranulocyte
function: include b cells that secrete antibodies and t cells that kill foreign cells
pathology: more than normal number may indicate mononucleosis, viral infection or
lymphocytic leukemia
eosinophils - ANSWER granuloycte
function: allergic response to release chemicals to attack parasites
pathology: more than normal number indicates presence of allergies or parasitic
worm infection
basophils - ANSWER granulocyte
function: allergic responses
pathology: allergic responses, release of histamine causes vasodilation,
hypotension, and anaphylactic shock
neutrophils - ANSWER granulocyte
function: phagocytosis of bacterial pathogens and antigen- antibody complexes
, pathology: inflammation, leukemia, viral and bacterial diseases including hepatitis,
influenza, typhoid fever
WBC circulation: can migrate out of blood stream - ANSWER emigration of
diapedisis
WBC circulation: amoeboid movement - ANSWER move like a caterpillar through
endothelium lining
WBC circulation: attracted to chemical stimuli - ANSWER positive chemotaxis,
pathogens, damaged tissues, raises flags
WBC circulation: some are capable of phagocytosis - ANSWER engulf cell debris,
like pac man style
basophil - ANSWER
eosinophil - ANSWER
lymphocyte - ANSWER
monocyte - ANSWER
neutrophil - ANSWER
subclavian artery - ANSWER
axillary artery - ANSWER
brachial artery - ANSWER
radial artery - ANSWER
vertebral arteries - ANSWER connect to the basilar artery
internal carotid arteries - ANSWER posterior
external carotid - ANSWER anterior
what cavity is the superior and inferior phrenic arteries in? - ANSWER thoracic
cavity
what cavity the gonadal arteries in - ANSWER abdominal cavity
small saphenous vein - ANSWER extends from lateral side of foot
cavity where the accessory hemiazygos, azygos, hemiazygos veins located in -
ANSWER thoracic cavity
popliteal vein - ANSWER back of knee
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