Lymphatic System MT 16-29

Lymph

a network of tissues, organs, and tiny tubes that drain extra fluid from your body tissues and help fight infections

Lymph nodes

structures that produce lymphocytes and filter out harmful bacteria

Lymph vessels

structures that transport excess tissue fluid back into the circulatory system

Lymphatic system

system of vessels and nodes that supplement the blood circulatory system and carry lymph, nodes, and organs; produce lymphocytes to destroy invading bacteria

Macrophage

a cell that removes dead organisms and foreign substances by phagocytes

Natural acquired immunity

immunity to a disease that results from having the disease and recovering

Natural immunity

immunity with which a person is born

Palatine

tonsils located on the side of the soft palate

Passive acquired immunity

borrowed immunity; has a temporary effect

Peyer’s patches

also known as aggregated lymphatic follicles found in the walls of the small intestines; the produce macrophages

Right lymphatic duct

the lymphatic duct that receives lymph from the right side of the body

Spleen

lymph organ situated below and behind the stomach

Left lymphatic duct (thoracic)

lymphatic duct that receivs lymph from the left side of the body

Tonsils

mass of lymph tissue in the back of the throat that produces lymphocytes