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What are the three functions of the lymphatic system?
1) Fluid balance
2) Fat absorption
3) Immunological defense
________ is made of reticular fibers form the structure of the lymph node.
Trabeculae
_________ is a clear, watery liquid that is formed from interstitial (between cells) fluid.
Lymph
________ are areas of rapid mitosis where lymphocytes and macrophages are quickly produced to fight off invaders found in the lymph.
Germinal Center
What are lymph capillaries lined with?
Epithelial cells
What are the two types of lymph nodes?
Lymphocytes and macrophages
How does lymph move?
Surrounding skeletal muscles... NOT actively like blood!
What are the two large ducts within the chest?
Right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct
What are the 4 most common lymph nodes?
Spleen
Appendix
Tonsils
Peyer's patches
What are lymph nodes surrounded by?
______ are often associated with mucous membranes because foreign invaders become trapped here.
MALTs
Explain why we feel like we have “swollen glands” when we are sick.
When large quantities of infectious microorganisms overwhelm the lymph nodes, you may feel like you have “swollen glands”.