Hemolympopoietic System

Anatomical location

100

This organ sits in the superior mediastinum, behind the sternum.

Thymus 

200

This organ is found in the left upper quadrant, behind the stomach.

Spleen

300

These structures are scattered along lymphatic vessels, especially in the neck, axilla, and groin.

Lymph nodes

function

100

What is the function of the Lymph nodes ?

  To filter lymph fluid and initiate immune responses

200

What id the function of the Thymus?

 To trains and matures T-cells.

300

what is the function of the Spleen? 

This organ filters blood and recycles old red blood cells.

Gross Anatomy

100

This organ is bilobed and divided into lobules with cortex and medulla.

Thymus!

200

hese small bean-shaped structures are enclosed by a fibrous capsule and divided into cortex and medulla.

Lymph Nodes!

300

This organ is oval, weighs ~150 g, and has red and white pulp.

Spleen

Bonus (*2)

100

Which organ shrinks after puberty, reducing new T-cell production?

Thymus

200

Which organ’s enlargement is often checked during physical exams to detect infection or cancer spread?

Lymph Nodes

300

Which organ is most at risk of rupture in blunt abdominal trauma, especially from sports or car accidents?

Spleen