BackOnce almost a rite of childhood, tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) is now rarely performed. Similarly, while ruptured spleens were once routinely removed, they are now conserved whenever possible. Why should these lymphoid organs be preserved when possible?
Identify the structures of the lymphatic system in the following diagram.
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A friend tells you that she has tender, swollen 'glands' along the left side of the front of her neck. You notice that she has a bandage on her left cheek that is not fully hiding a large infected cut there. Exactly what are her swollen 'glands,' and how did they become swollen?
Which of the following statements about the development of lymphocytes is correct?
List the specific functions of each of the body's primary and secondary lymphoid tissues and organs.
Red blood cells that are damaged or defective are removed from the bloodstream by the
(a) Thymus
(b) Lymph nodes
(c) Spleen
(d) Tonsils
The structural framework of lymphoid organs is:
a. Areolar connective tissue
b. Hematopoietic tissue
c. Reticular tissue
d. Adipose tissue
More than one choice may apply.
Which of the following are part of MALT?
a. Tonsils
b. Thymus
c. Peyer’s patches
d. Any lymphoid tissue along the digestive tract
Carla presents to her physician with a complaint of swollen axillary lymph nodes. Her physician performs a breast exam and finds a tumor on the same side as the swollen nodes.
b. Carla undergoes surgery to have the tumor and affected lymph nodes and surrounding lymphatic vessels removed. Predict any complications Carla might have after the surgery that could arise from removal of the lymph nodes and vessels.
A patient comes to you after experiencing multiple infections in a short period of time. Analysis reveals that she has a very low white blood cell count. Which lymphoid organ is likely not functioning correctly?