Anatomy
These small, bean-shaped structures filter lymph and are often called "glands"
What are lymph nodes?
The primary purpose of the lymphatic system is to return THIS fluid to the bloodstream.
What is interstitial fluid (or lymph)?
This term refers to the fluid that has entered the lymphatic capillaries
What is lymph?
The largest lymphatic organ, it filters blood, stores platelets, and destroys old blood cells.
What is the spleen?
The lymphatic system helps the body fight these, which are invading microorganisms.
What are pathogens?
If this part of the immune system stops working, death can occur within 24–48 hours
What is the lymphatic system?
This organ is active in producing T-cells, especially in children, but shrinks after puberty.
What is the Thymus?
This is the main force used to move lymph through vessels, since there is no pump (heart).
What is skeletal muscle contraction (or general body movement)
Swollen lymph nodes, or this condition, are a sign of common infections
What is tonsillitis?
These are specialized lymphatic capillaries in the intestinal mucosa that absorb fats.
What are lacteals?
The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper arm and the right side of this.
What is the head/thorax?
This term describes the tissue swelling that occurs when the lymphatic system is blocked
What is lymphedema?
These are isolated clusters of lymphoid follicles located in the wall of the small intestine. They function as critical immune sensors for the gut's lymphoid tissue
What are Peyers Patches?
This is the name for the white blood cells that produce Y-shaped antibodies (immunoglobulins) that neutralize pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
What are B-lymphocytes (or B-cells)?
These phagocytic cells are mostly in the medulla of the lymph node
What are macrophages