Lymphatic System Matching
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Spleen | Located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen just below the diaphragm and behind the stomach, is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. FUNCTIONS: *Filtering blood *Removes pathogens of all kinds from circulating blood *Removes old red blood cells from circulation *Serves as a storage reservoir for blood |
| Lymph Fluid | When interstitial fluid enters into the lymphatic vessels. |
| Edema | Accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces, which causes swelling. |
| R Lymphatic Duct | A duct that empties lymph fluid into the right subclavian vein. |
| Phagocytosis | The process of engulfing and destroying bacteria. |
| Thymus | Located in the mediastinum and secretes a hormone called thymosin, which stimulates the red bone marrow to produce T Lymphocytes. |
| Immunologist | The health specialist whose training and experience is concentrated in immunology. |
| Tonsils | Pharyngeal or adenoids, palatine and lingual. |
| Immunity | The state of being resistant to or protected from a disease. |
| Lymphatic Capillaries | The smallest lymphatic vessels. |
| Tonsillitis | Chronic infection or inflammation of the tonsils. |
| Immunology | The study of the reaction of tissues of the immune system of the body to antigenic stimulation. |
| Tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of the tonsils. |
| Lymph Nodes | Also called lymph glands, which are located along the path of the collecting vessels. |
| Thoracic duct | A duct which empties lymph fluid into the left subclavian vein. |
| What R the functions of the spleen? | FUNCTIONS: *Filtering blood *Removes pathogens of all kinds from circulating blood *Removes old red blood cells from circulation *Serves as a storage reservoir for blood |
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