Lymphatic System by https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf en-us 2023-11-30 01:34:46 UTC 2023-12-02 23:04:04 UTC hello@padlet.com katelynwright8603_ https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2808272724 The lymphatic system is a group of organs, vessels, and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body.

The 4 main parts are lymph nodes, spleen, thymus and bone marrow.

]]> 2023-11-30 01:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2808272724 katelynwright8603_ https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2811478979 The most common disorders that happen with the lymphatic system are:

  1. Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)

  2. Swelling or accumulation of fluid (lymphedema)

  3. Cancers of the lymphatic system (lymphoma)


]]> 2023-12-02 22:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2811478979 katelynwright8603_ https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2811481813 A biopsy of the lymph node is done to check the cells in the lymphatic system where lymphoma starts.

]]> 2023-12-02 22:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2811481813 katelynwright8603_ https://padlet.com/katelynwright8603_/1rme8bg8mkacdtmf/wish/2811482711 Diagnostic tests available consist of blood testing, physical exams, lymph node biopsy, and imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and PET scans.

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  • What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

  • What organ is the largest within this system?

  • What are the 4 main organs of the lymphatic system?

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