Lymph Nodes Flashcards
1
Q
Lymph nodes filter lymph for (3)
A
Invading microorganisms
Infected cells
Foreign particles
2
Q
Size range 1-25 mm
A
3
Q
Surrounded in _ and embedded in _
A
Fibrous capsule
Connective tissue
4
Q
May also pick up (3)
A
Parts of broken cells
Bacteria
Viruses
5
Q
Fluid in lymph node cell slows and comes in contact with _
A
Lymphoid cells
6
Q
Lymphoid cells ingest any solid particles and _
A
Recognize foreign microorganisms
7
Q
Lymphocytes prevent these particles from entering bloodstream and allow body to _
A
Mount defense against invading organisms
8
Q
Lymph filtered through _ before being drained into veins
A
Many lymph nodes
9
Q
Some lymph nodes grouped together in regions and given name on _
A
Position
10
Q
Or organ that they _
A
Receive lymph from
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