Gross Anatomy
The lymphatic system consists of two main structural parts the lymphatic ___________ and the lymphoid ___________.
vessels; tissues/organs
Lymph nodes are surrounded by a __________ of connective tissue.
Capsule
Located on the left side of the abdomen, this organ stores platelets and destroys worn out red blood cells
Spleen
Disease causing agents are called...
Pathogens
A clear liquid formed from interstitial fluid
Lymph
Lymph nodes produce two types of infection fighting cells called...
Lymphocytes and Macrophages
This organ of the immune system is located on top of the heart
Thymus
When tissues swell abnormally with excess fluid, this is called
Edema
Lymphatic vessels have structures inside of them to force fluid to flow one direction... these structures are called
Valves
What are two examples of harmful things lymph nodes filter from the blood stream
Bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, fungi
These are the first line of defense for pathogens presenting in the mouth and nose
Tonsils
What body system plays essential roles in body defense and fluid transport?
Lymphatic
The smallest diameter lymph vessel is called a ...
Lymph capillary
The cortex (outer) and the medulla (inner)
These specialized lymphatic tissues are located in the small intestine
Peyers patches
Vessels that constitute the lymphatic system are called...
Lymphatic vessels share similar characteristics to this type of vessel in the cardiovascular system
Veins
What section of a lymph node enlarges when you are fighting an infection?
The cortex (specifically, the germinal centers)
This group of three tissues are not stand-alone organs but they are built into the mucosal lining of other tissue. They are collectively known as... (acronym)
MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)
Primary organs that filter lymph and serve as a site for antigen presentation
Lymph node