Terms
Lymph
Right lobe
T cells mature in
Thymus
two main organs of the lymph system
what is the function of lymphatic system
drains tissue, fluids, waste and fights against infection
The fluid originating from the blood capillary, formed in spaces between cells
interstitial fluid
The trachea branches off into two large tubes in the lungs called
Bronchi
What group of cells are for fighting off diseases
WBC
What is included in the lymphatic system
tonsils, spleen, thymus, thoracic duct, lymph, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, lacteal
What is the function of respiratory system
breathing system, inhale ox exhale carbon dioxide
Chronic condition that causes swelling in the bodys tissues
Lymphedema
What is the purpose of nose hairs?
Keep dust/particles out of nose
Contractions of muscle around the vessels
how lymph moves through lymphatic system
trunk of the tree that carries air from the nose and mouth to the lung
Trachea
What is the function of B cells
b cells produce antibodies
another name for windpipe
Trachea
What are the lungs doing when the diaphragm relaxes?
pushing air out
allergy
The tiny air sacs at the end of the respiratory tree where gas exchange occurs.
Alveoli
What is the function of th epiglottis
prevents food and water to enter the trachea
Condition that causes you to stop breathing while you sleep
sleep apnea
What are the smallest divisions of the bronchial tree?
bronchioles
term that means something is not life threatening
benign
What are the three types of pleura
he visceral pleura, the parietal pleura, pleura cavity
What is the function of mucus
slipper secretion produced by the mucous membrane to protect and lubricate