14.Lymphatic system Flashcards
Lymphangi/o
Lymph vessel
Lymph/o
Lymph fluid
Lymphaden/o
Lymph node (gland)
Splen/o
Spleen
Thym/o
Thymus gland
Myel/o
Bone marrow
Aden/o
gland
Primary lymphoid tissue
•Bone marrow and thymus
Secondary lymphoid tissue
•Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, Peyer’s patches
lymph fluid
the clear liquid akin to plasma. It carries wastes, filters debris from the system.
•Tissue fluid
SURROUNDING TISSUES
Thoracic Duct:
•drains lymph from both legs, abdominal & pelvic cavities, the left half of the thorax, head, neck and left arm.
Right Lymphatic Duct:
•drains lymph from the right half of the thorax, head, neck and right arm
Non specific immunity
first and second line of defence
Alimentary tract
Foods and liquids