HLC 160 Chpt 8 - Lymph Structures
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 lymph | fluid originating in the organs and tissues of the body that is circulated through the lymph vessels |
| lymph nodes | many small oval structures that filter the lymph received from the lymph vessels - major locations include the cervical region, axillary region, and inguinal region |
| lymph capillaries | microscopic vessels that draw lymph from the tissues to the lymph vessels |
| lymph vessels | vessels that receive lymph from the lymph capillaries and circulate it to the lymph nodes |
| type of lymph vessels | lacteals, chyle |
| lacteals | specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the bloodstream |
| chyle | a white or pale yellow substance of the lymph that contains fatty substances absorbed by the lacteals |
| lymph ducts | collecting channels that carry lymph from the lymph nodes to the veins |
| type of lymph ducts | right lymphatic duct, thoracic duct |
| right lymphatic duct | receives lymph from the upper-right part of the body |
| thoracic duct | receives lymph from the left side of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, left arm, and lower extremities |
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