Lymphatic system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the lymphatic system comprised of?
A
- Lymphatic vessels
- Secondary lymphoid tissue
2
Q
What are the types of lymphoid tissues
A
- primary
- secondary
- tertiary
3
Q
what is primary lymphoid tissues/ organs?
A
site of production of lymphocytes by lymphopieses
4
Q
what is the production of lymphocytes called?
A
lymphopoieses
5
Q
what are the types of lymphocytes?
A
B cells
T cells
natural killer cells
6
Q
what are some primary lymphoid organs
A
thymus
bone marrow
fetal liver
