Basic Structure & Main Organs
helps by filtering the blood, removing old or damaged blood cells, and producing immune cells to fight infections
What is the spleen?
How much lymph nodes does the human body have?
What is 600 lymph nodes?
This is one of the main jobs of the lymphatic system: defending the body against this.
What is infection or disease?
This swelling condition happens when lymph flow is blocked.
What is lymphedema?
filter lymph fluid to trap and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances, helping the lymphatic system fight infections
What are lymph nodes?
If the lymphatic system stopped working how long would it take for a person to die?
What are 24-48 hours?
These cells produce antibodies to fight pathogens.
What are B cells?
This is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
What is lymphoma?
helps the lymphatic system by maturing T cells, which are crucial for the immune response.
What is Thymus?
The human body contains about ______ as much lymphatic fluid as it does blood plasma.
What are twice?
These cells mature in the thymus and help destroy infected or abnormal cells.
What are T cells?
This causes abnormal lymph vessels to form, leading to swelling and poor lymph flow.
What is Lymphangioma?
helps by trapping bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose and producing immune cells to fight infections
What are tonsils?
What are lymph nodes working hard to fight off?
What is infections?
The Lymphatic system absorbs fats in the small intestine through these structures.
What are lacteals?
This infection causes inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.
What is lymphangitis?
helps the lymphatic system by making and maturing lymphocytes, which are key to fighting infections.
What is Bone marrow?
The lymphatic system is a _____ drainage system
What is one-way?
soluble vitamins from the digestive system and carries them to the bloodstream.
What is Absorbs fats and fat-soluble?
This common childhood infection affects lymphatic tissue in the throat.
What is tonsillitis?