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lymphedema - ✔✔protein rich swelling || || || ||
protein and water || ||
disease process ||
What is the purpose of the Lymphatic Sys - ✔✔To drain lymphatic load. Sweep or filter
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interstitial spaces ||
True or False - Lymphatic System is a one way sys? - ✔✔true
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MLD filtration - ✔✔Water is forced out blood capillaries through semi permeable
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membrane (Pushes water out) || || ||
MLD Reabsorption - ✔✔Water picks up waste products and returns them to the venous
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system (Draws water back in)
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How many liters of water return to the venous sys via the thoracic duct? - ✔✔2-4 liters
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True or False It is the responsibility of the L.S. to remove proteins fro the tissue spaces? -
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✔✔True
edema - ✔✔Accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues.
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Causes of edema - ✔✔pregnancy
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venous insufficiency ||
, renal failure ||
kidney disease ||
heart condition
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Most common cause of lymphedema in the US? - ✔✔Breast Cancer Surgery
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Lymphatic Load - ✔✔Water || || ||
Protein
Cells
Long Chain Fatty Acid
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True or False - Initial lymph capillaries are located just below he epidermis? - ✔✔True
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Where does lymph formation occur? - ✔✔Initial Lymph Vessels (aka Lymph Capillaries)
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List the lymphatic process - ✔✔Lymph
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Capillaries/Vessels
Pre-Collectors
Collectors
Nodes
Lymphatic Trunks ||
What are the 3 Regional Lymph Nodes - ✔✔Axillary
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Inguinal
Cervical