chapter 5: lymphatic system Flashcards
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lymph
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removes waste, toxins, and other harmful substances from the body
2
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lymphatic vessels
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capillaries and ducts of lymphatic system
3
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right lymphatic duct
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drains lymph from upper right side of body
4
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thoracic duct
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drains lymph from the left side and lower right side of the body
5
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lymph nodes
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filter lymph and produce lymphocytes
6
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tonsils in the lymphatic system
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trap pathogens entering body through mouth and nose
7
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3 types of tonsils and location of each
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palatine- either side of throat
lingual- base of tongue
adenoids- nasopharynx
8
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thymus gland in lymphatic system
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makes thymosin which stimulates production of T-cells
9
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spleen in lymphatic system
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- stores extra blood and thrombocytes
- produces lymphocytes
- filters out run down erythrocytes through hemolysis
10
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liver in lymphatic system
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stores extra erythrocytes
11
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peyer’s patches
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bundles of lymphatic tissue in digestive tract
