Lymphatic System

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Tonsillar crypts

deep indentation to catch germs/antigens

Under skin

Where are superficial lymph nodes found

Germinal centers

Tonsils have follicles that have

Cisterna chyli

Thoracic duct arises from

Bone marrow

Produces B and T lymphocytes

B cells

Which cells come out of bone marrow mature?

T cells

Which cells are sent to thymus for maturation?

Thoracic duct

it drains into the Left subclavian vein

T cells

Which cells mature in the thymus?

Thymus

There is no functioning immune system without what?

White pulp

immune function

Red pulp

removal of RBC’s

MALT

Pever’s patches are a type of

Small intestine

Lacteals are lymphatic capillaries in the

Lymphatic system

Which Organ system function is to return interstitial fluid that leaks out of the capillaries during bulk flow back to the circulation once its been cleaned

Lymphatic system

Which organ system provides a structural basis for the immune system?

Immune system

Which organ system protects us from invaders coming from outside and also protects us from threats developing inside the body?

Yes

Would Lymph fluid escaped out of capillaries have water, proteins and ions? Yes or no

No

Would you expect to find RBC’s in the lymph? Yes or no

Stroma

Reticular fibers which form the what

Bone marrow & thymus

2 primary lymphoid organs are and are the sites of maturation of lymphocytes NOT involve with pathogens

Fibrous protective capsule

Most lymphoid organs have

Trabeculae

Fibrous protective capsule have arms that divide the interior compartments. They are called

MALT

Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue

Lymphatic follicles are know