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Basic Lymphatic system
basic descript/funct. of the Lymphatic system
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/05/2011

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Lymphatic vessels
Definition
carry lymph (water and proteins) and lymphocytes from peripheral tissues to veins of the cardiovascular system
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lymph nodes
Definition
Monitor the composition of lymph; contain cells that engulf pathogens and stimulate immune response
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Spleen
Definition
Monitors circulating blood; contains cells that engulf pathogens and stimulate immune response
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Thymus
Definition
Controls development and maintenance of one class of lymphocytes (t-cells)
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Lymphatic system
Definition
Defends against infection and disease, returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
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