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Lymphatic System
The system in the body that drains excess fluid, discards unwanted substances, and aids in immune function.
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Lymph
Fluid that is collected from tissues by lymphatic vessels, composed of water, proteins, fats, leukocytes, and waste.
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Lymphatic Vessels
Vessels that transport lymph away from tissues, similar in structure to blood vessels but designed to allow fluid and larger molecules to enter.
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Afferent Lymphatic Vessels
Lymphatic vessels that carry lymph from tissues to the lymph nodes.
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Efferent Lymphatic Vessels
Lymphatic vessels that carry lymph away from the lymph nodes towards the bloodstream.
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Lymph Nodes
Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and house immune cells, acting as checkpoints in the lymphatic system.
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Lacteals
Lymphatic vessels located in the small intestine that absorb dietary fats.
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Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue (MALT)
Tissue that includes lymphoid follicles found in mucosal membranes, protecting against pathogens.
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Spleen
The largest lymphoid organ that filters blood, removes old erythrocytes, and houses white blood cells.
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Thymus
A lymphoid organ where T-cells mature and undergo selection processes before entering circulation.
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Lymphedema
Swelling due to excess interstitial fluid that occurs when lymphatic flow is obstructed.
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Tonsils
Clusters of lymphoid tissue located in the oral and nasal cavities, acting as the first line of defense against inhaled pathogens.
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Peyer’s Patches
Clusters of lymphoid tissue located in the ileum of the small intestine that help protect against pathogens.
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Reticular Tissue
A type of connective tissue characterized by a network of thin fibers, predominant in lymphoid organs.
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Leukocytes
White blood cells that play key roles in immune responses, including lymphocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages.
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Positive Selection (T-cells)
A process in T-cell maturation ensuring that T-cells recognize MHC complexes properly.
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Negative Selection (T-cells)
A process in T-cell maturation ensuring that T-cells do not recognize self-antigens as foreign.
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Interstitial Fluid
Fluid that occupies the space between cells and is involved in the lymphatic system's fluid regulation.
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Cisterna Chyli
A collection of lymph from the intestinal trunk and lumbar trunks, which drains into the thoracic duct.
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Thoracic Duct
The largest lymphatic duct that drains lymph from the left side of the body and below the diaphragm into the bloodstream.
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Right Lymphatic Duct
Lymphatic duct draining lymph from the right upper side of the body back into the bloodstream.
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