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lymphatic system
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a drainage network that keeps fluids at a level and defends against infections
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3 main compononets
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spleen, thymus and lymph nodes
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spleen
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clears worn out blood cells and foregin bodies from the blood streem
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thymus
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beind the ribcage, contains WBC
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lymphocytes
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white blood cells
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Lymphatics
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Lymph Vessels, carry lymph in one direction to the heart, from everywhere
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Lymph Capillarie
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smallest lymph vessels, have closed or dead ends, they randomly stop
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Lymph
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a yellowish but clear liquid found in lymph vessels. it is any tissue or fluid that enters a lymph vessel
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lymph node
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small mass of lymphatic tissue located along the pathway of a lymph vessel
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peyer's patches
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masses of lymphatic tissue located in the villi of the small intestines
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thoracic duct
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main lymph vessels in the body which transport lymph from the lower half to the upper half of the body
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B cell
aka b lymphocyte |
a type of lymphocyte that origanates from bone marrow and changes into antibody producing plasma cell
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T cell
aka t lymphocyte |
a type of lymphocyte that matures in the thymus and attaks any foregin substances
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tonsils
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three pairs of small oval masses of lymph tissue
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Lymphoedema
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swelling of the arm or leg due to excessive collection of lymph due to lymph vessel blockage
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