Chap. 7 A&P Lymphatic System Flashcards
What is the lymphatic system
Lymph system function together but the cardiovascular system for delivery of nutrients to the cells
Which are the actual killer of hazardous material
Immune system
Are tonsils aggregates
Yes multiple units of lymph tissue
What gland or lymphocytes sent to to mature and develop and become T cells
Thymus
What is the spleen
Giant lymph node, dangerous Organ very Toxic and also vascular
What is edema
Swelling of vessels outside cells
What does the immune system do
Provides body specific resistance during time of disease
The lymphatic system arises in the tissue and extends toward the
Heart
Lymph is filtered in masses of tissue known as
Lymph nodes
Two major cells in lymph nodes are
T and B lymphocytes
In the process of the immune response, the lymph nodes serve as the sites for production
Antibodies
Nodules of lymph tissue found in the wall of the intestinal tract are called
Pyers patch
Immature T lymphocytes are modified to form mature T lymphocytes within an organ called
Boot camp for t cells
Thymus
Lymph sometimes has the milky consistency due to the presence of
Fats
The substance capable of stimulating the immune system are known as
Antigens
