Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
Thymus
A
The thymus is an organ of the lymphatic system that functions in body defenses.
2
Q
Tonsils
A
Each tonsil consists of lobes of lymphoid tissue
3
Q
Lymph
A
Lymph is clear and colorless and contains white blood cells.
4
Q
Lymph node
A
The lymph nodes and lymphatic organs provide the key functional sites of the lymphatic system.
5
Q
White Blood Cell
A
White blood cells, or leukocytes, are the deaseas fighters
6
Q
B Cell
A
They produce antibodies
7
Q
T Cell
A
they seek out and destroy infected cells.
8
Q
Spleen
A
controls the level of WBC’s and RBC’s and platelets
