Lymphatic System Flashcards

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network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials

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Lymphatic system

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2
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Functions of lymphatic system (3)

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Transportation of lymph
Body’s fluid balance
Transportation of fats

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3
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Fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells

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Lymph

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4
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Lymphoid organ associated with the circulatory system

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Spleen

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5
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Lymphoid organs located in the walls of the small intestine

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Peyer’s patches

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6
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Unencapsulated aggregate of lymphatic nodules associated with the pharyngeal mucosa

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Tonsil

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7
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Is an organ of immature animals, undergoing involution (shrinkage) at puberty, although never completely disappearing

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Thymus

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8
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Found only in birds, round sac located just above the cloaca

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Bursa of fabricius

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9
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Filters the lymph and act as one of the first defenses against infection by harboring lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages

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Lymph nodes

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