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