absorb fats and transport them from the digestive tract to the blood
These oval-shaped structures are found along the length of lymphatics.
WHAT IS LYMPH NODES
spaces between groups of lymphatic tissue
The efferent vessels unite to form
Produces Antibodies
WHAT IS B lymphocytes
tonsils are located at the back surface of the tongue at its base.
WHAT IS LINGUAL
characterized by a red butterfly-shaped rash over the nose and cheeks
systemic lupus erythematosus
The main collecting duct of the lymphatic system
found in tissue fluids and plasma, attacks viruses, bacteria, and toxins
WHAT IS Immunoglobulin G
Targets Virus-invaded body cells and cancerous body cells
WHAT IS KILLER T CELLS
An abnormal enlargement of the spleen that can develop from infections
splenomegaly
drains the thorax, lungs, heart, diaphragm, and part of the liver
bronchomediastinal
The bulk of our lymphoid tissue is located
WHAT IS LYMPH NODE
associated with allergic reactions, attacking allergy-causing antigens.
WHAT IS Immunoglobulin E
Once infected causes AIDS
T lymphocytes
The innermost layer of the alimentary canal
tunica mucosa
The physical movement or pushing of food along the digestive tract
peristalsis
Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels with accompanying red streaks visible in the skin
lymphangitis
The passage of digested food from the digestive tract into the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
absorption
Complex carbohydrates are digested into simple sugars
amylase
Composed of loose connective tissue, the underlying layer of the mucus membrane is called
lamina propria
necessary for vision, bone growth and maintenance of epithelial cells
Vitamin A
known as thiamine and is necessary for muscle and nerve function.
Vitamin B1
Hanging from the posterior border of the soft palate is a cone-shaped muscular structure
uvula
The eight front teeth
incisors