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nearly colorless watery fluid that circulates through lymphatic vessels
What is Lymph
primary lymphatic structure and involved with the production and maturation of lymphocytes; in the spongy bone of the skeletal system
What is Red bone marrow
small lymphatic vessels found in the spaces between the tissues
What is Lymph capillaries
primary lymphatic structure and involved with the production and maturation of lymphocytes
What is Thymus
type of white blood cells; types of B lymphocytes (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells) and are vital to immune responses
What is Lymphocytes
All lymphatic capillaries, vessels, trunks, and ducts along the lymphatic chain
What is Lymphatics
bean-shaped structures located at intervals along the lymphatic chain that filter lymph
What are Lymph nodes
Nodes in the neck region
What are Cervical lymph nodes
an immediate response to tissue damage characterized by localized swelling, heat, redness, pain, and a loss of function
What is Local (acute) inflammation
the period after acute inflammation and is characterized by swelling and pain, but lacks heat and redness
What is Subacute inflammation
Nodes in the groin region
What are in the groin region
lymphatic tissue located in the small intestines; also called intestinal tonsils
What is Peyer patches
Lymphatic tissue located in the oral cavity and pharynx
What is Tonsils
movement of lymph throughout the body
What is Lymphokinesis
Nodes in the armpit region
What are Axillary lymph nodes
protective response to tissue damage resulting from a variety of causes, including infection and trauma
What is Inflammation
widespread inflammation, and usually associated with an infection
What is Systemic inflammation
measured body temperature of 100.4 F or higher
What is a fever
inflammation that lasts longer than 2 weeks and may follow unsuccessful acute inflammation
What is Chronic Inflammation
disease marked by an inappropriate or excessive immune response; body mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy tissue
What is Autoimmune Disease