Anatomy and Physiology: Lymphatic System Flashcards
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lymphathic system
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collection of organs, tissues (nodes) and fluids that are found throughout the body.
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lymph
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fluid that escapes from cells and tissues and return into the bloodstream. t
3
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tonsil
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protects against pathogens ihaled
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thymus
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necessasry for development of immumine stystem
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spleen
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cleans the blood/ removes old red blood cells
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Lymph node
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cleans the lymph fluid
7
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lymphatic vessel
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transports lymph fluid
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PNS
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sensory and motor nerves
transmits info to the spinal cord and brain
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Autonmaic nervous system
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involuntary motor functions
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sympathetic nervous
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fight-flight response
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parasympathetic nervous
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engages in relaxation
