- Redness, Heat, Swelling, PainSometimes a fifth sign, impairment of function, is seen if movement or use of area is hampered
- Has no follicles because it lacks B cellsDoes not directly fight antigensFunctions strictly in T lymphocyte maturationContains blood thymus barrier: keeps immature T lymphocytes isolated from any antigens to prevent premature activationStroma is made up of epithelial cells, not reticular fibers
- Supplies nutrients to cellsHelps regulate body temperatureProvides a blood reservoir
- Cardiac output (CO)Peripheral resistance (PR)Blood volumeBlood pressure varies directly with CO, PR, and blood volume
- antimicrobial proteins, phagocytes, and other cells (inhibit spread of invaders; inflammation most important mechanism)
- Which vein passes underneath the right common iliac artery and pressure can cause left sided DVT?
- What are the superficial veins in the upper extremities?
- What joins the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein?
- Which vein if formed by the confluence of the femoral vein and deep femoral vein?
- Which veins travel medially up the arm and joins the brachial vein to form the axillary vein?
- Which veins travel laterally up the arm and joins the axillary vein to form the subclavian vein?
- Which veins form the cephalic and basilic veins?
- Which vein is formed from the superficial palmar arch?
- Which vein forms near the armpit or axilla?
- The bicuspid valves of the venous system are formed by folds of the: a. adventitia b. intima c. media d. smooth muscle fibers
- Which layer of the veins conatin the vasa vasorum?
- Which vein travel along the lateral aspect of the forearm?
- What vessel empties into the radial and ulnar veins?
- Are valves more susceptible to disease in upper or lower extremities?
- Which vein travel along the medial aspect of the forearm?