Lymphatic System

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5/12/2025

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Red bone marrow

Site of hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells), including lymphocytes

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Thymus

Site where T lymphocytes mature

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Secondary lymphatic tissues

Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue). Sites where immune responses are initiated; house lymphocytes

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Lymph Contents

Clear, colorless fluid similar to plasma but with less protein. Contains water, electrolytes, lymphocytes, waste products, and sometimes pathogens