LYMPH 1

Which have no endothelium?

• Initial Lymph Vessels

• Lymphangions (Collectors)

• Prelymphatic Channels

• PreCollectors

Answer explanation

Prelymphatic Channels have no endothelium, are NOT vessels. They "make up space in between cells"

Blood and lymph are supplied by which nerves?

• sympathetic

• parasympathetic

Indications for MLD

• Arthroplasty

• Lipedema

• Phlebedema

• Edema (post surgical)

• Cardiac Insufficiency (re:edematous area feet, ankles, calves)

Which is not a Relative Contraindication MLD

• Low BP

• Thyroid disorder

• Acute inflammation (local or systemic caused by antigen)

• bronchial asthma

• chronic infection

Answer explanation

Acute inflammation caused by antigen is Absolute Contraindication

Rheumatic diseases

• indication

• Absolute contraindication

• Relative contraindication

Acute Allergies

• indication

• Absolute contraindication

• Relative contraindication

Thyroid Disorder

• indication

• Absolute contraindication

• Relative contraindication

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

• indication

• Absolute contraindication

• Relative contraindication

Which lymph vessels are NOT formed of lymphangions?

• Thoracic Duct

• Initial lymph vessels

• Precollector

• Lymph Collector

Answer explanation

Initial lymph vessels have no internal valves and are not lymphangions. The initial lymph plexus is a capillary like network specialised for lymph formation at the tissue / vessel interface

Which of the following is an intrinsic mechanism of lymphatic pumping?

• skeletal muscle contractions

• MLD

• automyogenic property of lymphatic smooth muscle

• intestinal peristalsis

Answer explanation

It is the only INTRINSIC one