LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Aja Udumah

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

The lymph system is a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph from tissues to the bloodstream. 

Lymph nodes are soft, small, round- or bean-shaped structures

Lymph is a clear-to-white fluid made of lymphocytes and chyle.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM Lymphocyte cells are a normal component of

both lymph AND blood.There are 2 types of Lymphocytes

The contractions of skeletal muscles against lymph vessels causes lymph to flow through lymph vessels.

YOU CAN FIND LYMPH VESSELS THROUGHOUT THE BODY.

The lingual tonsils are rounded masses of lymphatic tissue that cover the posterior region of the tongue.

A lymph node has two important functions, which are producing lymphocytes and filtering lymph.

The spleen is similar in structure to a large lymph node. It filters and recycles the blood.

1. What cells are a normal component of both lymph and blood?

A. ErythrocytesB. LymphocytesC. PlateletsD. Thrombocytes

2. Where would you find lymph vessels?

A. In tissues that do not have blood vessels

B. In the four chambers of the heart

C. Throughout the bodyD. Only in organs of the

digestive system

3. What causes lymph to flow through lymph vessels?

A. PeristalsisB. The heartC. Contractions of skeletal muscles

against lymph vesselsD. Wavelike contractions of the

muscular lining of lymph vessels

4. Where are the lingual tonsils located?A. TongueB. NoseC. LipsD. On the voice box

5. A lymph node has two important functions.

A. Lmphocyte production and pumping lymph fluid.

B. Transportation of fats and lymph fluidC. Lymphocyte production and filtration.D. Pumping lymph fluid and transporting

fats.

6. What organ recycles red blood cells?

A. Lymph nodeB. SpleenC. Thymus D.Lingual tonsil

THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

By: Pamela Diokpara

A lack of oxygen supply to the skin can cause the skin to become cyanotic

The medical treatment that is effective because of the absorption function of the skin is a Nicotine Patch

The excretory function of the skin allows the body to eliminate excess water and heat

A LACK OF OXYGEN SUPPLY TO THE SKIN CAN CAUSE THE SKIN TO BECOME

A: Cyanotic B: Jaundiced C: White D: Red

THE MEDICAL TREATMENT THAT IS EFFECTIVE BECAUSE OF THE ABSORPTION FUNCTION OF THE SKIN IS…

A: Defibrillation B: Massage C: Heating Pad D: Nicotine Patch

THE EXCRETORY FUNCTION OF THE SKIN ALLOWS THE BODY TO ELIMINATE EXCESS

A: Fat and sugar B: Water and Heat C: Vitamin C D: Minerals

Spending short periods of time in the morning sun can be beneficial because it helps in the production of Vitamin D.

The presence of cellulite can be attributed to the Subcutaneous layer of the skin.

When compared to someone with very light skin, a person with dark skin has more Melanin.

SPENDING SHORT PERIODS OF TIME IN THE MORNING SUN CAN BE BENEFICIAL BECAUSE

A: Toughens the skin to improve its protective function

B: Improves circulation to the skin, improving skin health

C: improves the skin’s elasticity, preventing wrinkles

D: Helps in the production of Vitamin D.

THE PRESENCE OF CELLULITE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE WHAT LAYER OF THE SKIN? A: Epidermis B: Dermis C: Corium D: SubcutaneouS

WHEN COMPARED TO SOMEONE WITH VERY LIGHT SKIN, A PERSON WITH DARK SKIN HAS MORE…

A: Melanin B: Melanocytes C: Vitamin D D: Vitamin C

Blood vessels cause the pinkish tint in an albino’s skin

The Dermis layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves and hair fallacies

Margie has always had white spots on her arm. It is most likely caused by a lack of melanin.

WHAT CAUSES THE PINKISH TINT IN AN ALBINO’S SKIN? A: Melanin B: Carotene C: Blood Vessels D: Jaundice

WHAT LAYER OF THE SKIN CONTAINS BLOOD VESSELS, NERVES AND HAIR FOLLICLES?

A: Dermis B: Epidermis C: Hypodermis D: Subcutaneous

MARGIE HAS ALWAYS HAD WHITE SPOTS ON HER ARM. IT IS MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY

A: Albino disorder B: Hives C: Calcium Deficiency D: A lack of melanin

Alopecia is a permanent disorder of the Integumentary System

When you look at the skin, you see your Epidermis.

A new father describes his baby as looking like a “pumpkin.” The baby is most likely Jaundiced.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A PERMANENT DISORDER OF THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

A: Urticaria B: Alopecia C: Vesicle D: Athlete;s Foot

WHEN YOU LOOK AT YOUR SKIN, WHAT DO YOU SEE? A: Epidermis B: Dermis C: Corium D: Subcutaneous tissue

A NEW FATHER DESCRIBES HIS BABY AS LOOKING LIKE A “PUMPKIN.” THE BABY IS MOST LIKELY…

A: Cyanotic B: Jaundiced C: Flushed D: An Albino

You might expect a person’s skin to be Jaundiced if he/she has Hepatitis.

Basal cell and squamous cell are types of Skin Cancer

Conrad has a crust on his knee. He must have fell and scraped his knee 2 days ago.

YOU MIGHT EXPECT A PERSON’S SKIN TO BE JAUNDICED IF HE/SHE HAS… A: Melanoma B: Hepatitis C: Ringworm D: Scabies

BASAL CELL AND SQUAMOUS CELL ARE TYPES OF… A: Pustules B: Allergic sin disorders C: Skin Cancer D: Nodules

CONRAD HAS A CRUST ON HIS KNEE. WHAT DID HE DO 2 DAYS AGO?

A: Was it in the knee by a snowball B: Fell and skinned his knee C: Stayed out in the sun too long D: Wore a friend’s gym shorts

Athlete’s foot is a contagious skin disease

Your friend has developed a patch of red skin that’s covered by silver scales. It’s most likely Psoriasis.

Melanoma is often life threatening.

(…) IS A CONTAGIOUS SKIN DISEASE A: Eczema B: Dermatitis C: Athlete’s foot D: Psoriasis

YOUR FRIEND HAS DEVELOPED A PATCH OF RED SKIN THAT’S COVERED BY SILVER SCALES. IT’S MOST LIKELY…

A: Psoriasis B: Urticaria C: Alopecia D: Dermitis

WHAT SKIN DISORDER IS LIFE THREATENING? A: Athlete’s foot B: Eczema C: Verrucae D: Melanoma

Acne Vulgaris is a skin disorder that can be treated with antibiotics.

Greta has macules on her face. The more common term is Freckles.

WHAT SKIN DISORDER CAN BE TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS? A: Acne Vulagaris B: Athlete’s foot C: Basal cell carcinoma D: Scabies

GRETA HAS MACULES ON HER FACE. THE MORE COMMON TERM IS… A: Chicken Pox B: Freckles C: Hives D: Scabs