Functions
This function of the lymphatic system serves as an important part of our immune function
protection
How deep is the lymphatic system?
there are superficial and deep; superficial lymph vessels lie under the skin
Which is bigger: cardiovascular capillaries or lymphatic capillaries
lymphatic capillaries are larger than blood vessel
Lymph nodes in the neck and head
cervical
This organ cleanses blood
spleen
This function of the lymphatic system, performed by lacteals, involves digestion
break down of fats
These are small masses of lymphoid tissue that filters lymph
lymph nodes
This daily action, performed by the autonomic nervous system, helps to move lymph through the body
breathing
lymph nodes in the armpit
axilla
This organ plays a key role in early immune system development and shrinks after puberty
thymus
This function of the lymphatic system has to do with controlling the levels of fluid
fluid balance
These small parts hang in the throat and were commonly removed in childhood
tonsils
Why is walking / regular muscular activity important to the immune system
muscle contractions move lymph
lymph nodes in the groin area
inguinal
T-lymphocyte maturation happens in this
thymus
The primary substance in the lymphatic system is called
lymph
The two primary ducts that drain the two body regions are
the right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
Lymphatic vessels help move the lymph in two ways, what are they?
valves and contraction
Nodes in the belly region
mesenteric
What does GALT stand for?
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue
The fluid within the lymph system is very similar to
plasma (lymph has less protein)
These are the two portions of a lymph node
medulla and cortex
Circulatory system is a two-way system whereas lymphatic is?
a one-way system
What does MALT stand for
mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue
peyer patches, the appendix, and tonsils are a part of MALT or GALT?
Galt