Lymphatic System
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- Created on: 29-09-20 09:32
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2. an overly active spleen may prematurely remove platelets from the circulation, thereby predisposing a person to:
- thrombocytopenia and bleeding
- granulocytopenia and infection
- arteriolar vasospasm and hypertension
- hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice
3. what happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region?
- the right are will become gangrenous from lack of oxygen
- all lymph will drain directly into the superior vena cava
- the right are may become oedematous
- the patient will experience anginal pain
4. the spleen
- secretes splenic hormones that control the entire lymphoid system
- is located in the RUQ
- removes worn-out blood cells from circulation
- is avascular
5. what is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?
- adenoidectomy
- appendectomy
- tonsillectomy
- lymph node resection
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