Lymphatic Flashcards
1
Q
4 functions of the spleen
A
destroy old RBCs
produce antibodies
store RBCs
filter microorganism from blood
2
Q
respond to local inflammation, 1st line of defense in GI tract
A
tonsils
3
Q
lymphoid tissue in GI tract
A
peyer’s patches
4
Q
lymph nodes in front of the ear
A
pre-auricular
5
Q
what are the 2 main trunks that vessels drain into
A
R lymphatic
thoracic
