Lymphatic System Flashcards
network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials
Lymphatic system
Functions of lymphatic system (3)
Transportation of lymph
Body’s fluid balance
Transportation of fats
Fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells
Lymph
Lymphoid organ associated with the circulatory system
Spleen
Lymphoid organs located in the walls of the small intestine
Peyer’s patches
Unencapsulated aggregate of lymphatic nodules associated with the pharyngeal mucosa
Tonsil
Is an organ of immature animals, undergoing involution (shrinkage) at puberty, although never completely disappearing
Thymus
Found only in birds, round sac located just above the cloaca
Bursa of fabricius
Filters the lymph and act as one of the first defenses against infection by harboring lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages
Lymph nodes