Chapter 20 Lymphatic System
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Lymph | Clear fluid, resembles plasma |
| Lymphatic Vessels | Tube where lymph flows |
| Lymphatic Ducts | LARGE tube carries lymph |
| Thoracic Duct | Lymph drians from rest of body |
| Lymphoid Organs | Include lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus gland and spleen |
| Lymph Nodes | Small pea shaped patches |
| Cervical Lymph Nodes | Drian & cleanse from head & neck |
| Axillary Lymph Nodes | Armpit-Drain & cleanse upper extremities |
| Inguinal Lymph Nodes | Groin-drain & cleanse lower extremities |
| Lymph Nodules | Defensive cells, protect body disease |
| Lymph Sinuses | brings lymph to node for cleansing |
| Tonsils | encapsulated lymph nodes in throat |
| Palatine Tonsils | lymph tissue opening of oral cavity |
| Pharyngeal Tonsils | Adenoids |
| Lingual Tonsils | Tongue |
| Thymus Gland | located upper mediastinum thoracic cavity |
| Thymosins | matures T-cells |
| Spleen | Largest lymph organ |
| White Pulp | lymphocytes surrounding arteries |
| Red Pulp | Venous sinuses filled with blood |
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