Other Lymphoid Organs

Spleen is a Blood ___ organ

rich

spleen helps ___ blood

filter

The spleen destroys worn-out ___ and returns them to the ___

worn out RBC and returns them to the LIVER

the spleen stores___

platelets

spleen has hematopoietic function in ___

fetus

Lymphocytes are produced and found in spleen of ___ to assist with the immune system

adults

Peak of function of thymus is during___

adolescence

what lymphoid structure establishes immunity during youth

Thymus

Thymus produces hormone, ___, that program lymphocytes to carry out protective roles

thymosin

Thymus Is involved in the autoimmune disease ____

Myasthenia gravis (MG)

Often,___ helps control the severity of MG symptoms

thymectomy

Small masses of lymphoid tissue in the pharynx

tonsils

Tonsils trap and remove ___ entering the throat

bacteria

Tonsils are ___ tissue

MALT (Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)

Tonsil-like structures in the wall of the small intestine.

Peyer's Patches

Peyer's Patches are present in ___ numbers

large

Peyer's Patches contain ___ that destroy bacteria and prevent from penetrating the intestine wall.

macrophages

Peyer's Patches are ____ tissue

MALT (Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)

MALT Tissue is...

Mucosa Associate Lymphatic Tissue

Function of MALT tissue: Protects the ____ and ___ from never ending attacks of foreign matter entering those cavities.

upper respiratory and digestive tracts