The Lymphatic Connection

Question 1

What is the lymphatic system

Answer 1

Runs parallel to the circulatory system, the lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that rid then body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials

Question 2

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system

Answer 2

Transport lymph which carries WBC’s through the body

Question 3

Where do B-cells mature

Answer 3

Bone marrow

Question 4

Where do T-cells mature

Answer 4

Thymus

Question 5

What is the function of the primary lymphoid organs

Answer 5

Production and maturation of lymphocytes. Consists of the bone marrow and the thymus

Question 6

What are the secondary organs of the lymphatic system

Answer 6

Lymph nodes

Question 7

What is the function of a lymph node

Answer 7

Capture antigens that arrive from the lymphatic fluids and initiate an immune response

Question 8

What is the function of the spleen

Answer 8

Serves as a blood filter in order to perform antigen recognition. Functions as a storage and production site for blood cells.

Question 9

What does MALT stand for

Answer 9

Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue

Question 10

What does MALT consist of

Answer 10

Nasal Associated Immune Tissue
(NALT)
Bronchus Associated Immune Tissue
(BALT)
Gut Associated Immune Tissue
(GALT)

Question 11

What are Peyers Patches

Answer 11

Located in the gut submucosa. T-cells and dendritic cells sample what passes through the M cell membrane