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Lymphatic System
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Anatomy
12th Grade
04/06/2010

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Term
Lymph Capillaries
Definition
collect fluid and protein issues, absorb fat in abdomen
Term
Lymph Vessels
Definition
transport lymph fluid
Term
Lymph Ducts
Definition
Thoracic, Neck region duct, and R lymphatic duct
Term
Function of lymph glands?
Definition
Filter lymph fluid as it goes through vessels: contains phagocytes and killer T cells
Term
Where are lymph glands found?
Definition
All over the body.
Term
Lymph Fluid flows..
Definition
through nodes by way of valves and skeletal muscle.
Term
Four functions of the spleen.
Definition
Filters blood
Stores blood
Produces RBC in fetus
Destroys old RBCs
Term
3 types of tonsils
Definition
Pharyngeal
Palatine
Linguinal
Term
Pharyngeal is located?
Definition
back of nose.
Term
Palatine is located?
Definition
back of throat.
Term
Linguinal is located?
Definition
at base of tongue.
Term
Function of tonsils?
Definition
Protection
Term
Thymus gland produces
Definition
T lymphocytes
Thymic hormone
Term
Bone marrow produces
Definition
B cells (antibodies)
Term
Roles of lymph system?
Definition
Transport fluid
Protect against infection
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