Terminology
This clear fluid travels through lymph vessels and contains white blood cells.
Lymph
Which lymphatic organ is located in the upper left abdomen and filters blood?
Spleen
One major function of the lymphatic system is defending the body against these.
Infection
This disorder causes swelling because lymph fluid cannot drain properly
lymphedema?
The spleen is important because it filters this body fluid
Blood
These small bean-shaped structures filter harmful substances from lymph.
Lymph nodes
Which structures are found mainly in the neck, armpits, and groin?
Lymph nodes
The lymphatic system returns this excess substance back to the bloodstream.
Tissue fluid
This cancer affects lymphocytes and lymphatic tissues
lymphoma
The lymphatic system works closely with this body system to protect the body.
Immune system
This organ located behind the sternum helps T-cells mature
thymus
Which structure absorbs fats from the digestive system through lacteals?
Small intestine
The lymphatic system helps absorb these nutrients from the digestive tract
Lipids
This infection causes lymph nodes to become swollen and tender.
lymphadenitis
These vessels contain valves that prevent lymph from flowing backward.
lymphatic vessels
These vessels carry lymph back toward the bloodstream.
Lymphatic vessels
Which duct drains lymph from most of the body into the bloodstream?
Thoracic duct
Lymph nodes help the immune system by doing this to harmful substances.
Filtering
This autoimmune disease attacks the body’s own tissues and can affect the lymphatic system.
Lupus
This fluid enters lymphatic capillaries after leaking from blood vessels into tissues.
Tissue fluid
This type of white blood cell helps fight infections in the immune system.
lymphocytes
Which organ contains tonsils that help trap germs entering through the mouth and nose?
tonsils
The thymus supports immunity by helping these cells mature.
T-cell
This disorder weakens the immune system by attacking T-cells.
HIV/AIDS
Name 3 major functions of the lymphatic system.
Fighting infection
Returning excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream
Absorbing fats from digestion
Filtering harmful substances