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Lymphatic system absorbs what type of fluid
interstitial fluid
Lymphatic system houses
immune system
once interstitial fluid is in the lyphatic system it is called
lymph
what is the largest lymphatic organ
spleen
lymphatic organ where the lymphocyte matures
thymus gland
lymphatic organ that have dead end lymphatic capillaries, have valves
lymphatic vessels
what is a unique quality of lymphatic system
has dead end lymphatic capillaries
Which part of the lymphatic system filters lymph and
contact between immune cells and pathogens
lymph nodes
which part of the lymphatic system is not a gland or organ and is found in organs-intestines
lymphatic tissues
M.A.L.T is the acronym for...
and is associated with...
mucous associated lymphatic tissue
associated with intestines
these are concentrated lymphatic tissues
lymphatic nodules
is a connective tissue framework of organs
stroma
The indentation on an organ (kidney, lungs, lymph nodes) where vessels are connected is called a
hilum (hilus)
afferent means
towards or incoming
efferent means
outgoing or away from
How many tonsil are there and name them
5 tonsils
2 sublingual tonsils
2 palatine tonsils
1 adenoid (pharygeal) tonsil
removal of palatine tonsil and or adenoid tonsil if needed
tonsillectomy
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ch 14 Aaron Notes
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Aaron Notes on Ch. 14
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9/26/2012, 10:19:02 PM
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