HST-MT - Medical Terminology of the Lymphatic System

The video tutorial provides an overview of the lymphatic system, highlighting its role in eliminating waste, toxins, and excess fluids from the body. It explains the system's connection to the immune system and introduces the spleen as a major organ. The tutorial covers medical terminology related to the lymphatic system, thyroid, and spleen, explaining terms like lymphoma, lymphadenitis, thyrocele, and splenectomy. The course concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, the endocrine system.

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

• To eliminate waste, toxins, and excess fluids

• To circulate blood throughout the body

Which organ is a major component of the lymphatic system?

• Spleen

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

What does the term 'lymphadenitis' refer to?

• Swelling of the lymphatic gland

• Obstruction of lymph flow

• Inflammation of the lymphatic gland

• Creation of lymph

What does 'lymphostasis' mean in correct syntax?

• Decrease in lymph production

• Creation of lymph

• Swelling of lymphatic vessels

• Obstruction of the normal flow of lymph

What condition does 'thyrotoxicosis' describe?

• Deficient activity of the thyroid gland

• Poisoning of the thyroid

• Hernia of the thyroid

• Inflammation of the thyroid

What does 'splenectomy' refer to?

• Enlargement of the spleen

• Surgical removal of the spleen

• Bleeding of the spleen

• Suturing of the spleen

What does 'splenomegaly' indicate?

• Suturing of the spleen

• Bleeding of the spleen

• Enlargement of the spleen

• Surgical removal of the spleen