ch 14 Aaron Notes

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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