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1
Q

How is lymph pumped throughout the lymphatic system?

A

System depends on skeletal muscle contractions, valves in lymphatic vessels, breathing, and simple gravity to move fluid throughout the body

2
Q

3 Lymphatic system functions:

A
  1. Returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream - lymph is returned via the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct
  2. Transports absorbed fats
  3. Provides immunological defenses against disease
3
Q

Most lymph is returned to the blood at the junction of:

A

Left internal jugular and subclavian veins

4
Q

Lymph node consists of:

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  1. Outer cortical region

2. Inner medullary region (medullary sinuses)

5
Q

Deep cervical lymph nodes form a chain along the course of what vein?

A

Internal jugular vein

6
Q

Which region of lymph nodes is considered the main drainage of the head and neck?

A

Submandibular lymph nodes

7
Q

The submental lymph nodes receive lymph from where?

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  1. Tip of tongue
  2. floor of mouth beneath tip of tongue
  3. mandibular incisor teeth and associated gingiva
  4. center part of lower lip
  5. chin skin
8
Q

T or F, Submental lymph nodes receive lymphatic vessels from mandibular molars

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False, Do Not