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Def: Lymphatic system
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-System of thin tubes that runs throughout the body called "lymphatic vessels"
- it carries a colorless liquid called "lymph" |
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Def: Lymph
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-Clear fluid that circulates around the body tissues.
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where do we have lymph nodes?
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- under the arms, armpits
- in each groin - in your neck |
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Lymph nodes that we cannot feel
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- in abdomen
- pelvis - chest |
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Which body organs does the lymphatic system also include?
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-Spleen
-Thymus -Tonsils -Adenoids |
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What is the spleen's function?
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It works as a filter for the lymph fluid
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What is the Thymus function?
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It helps out to produce white blood cells.
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Function of Tonsils and Adenoids?
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They help to protect the entrance to the digestive system and the lungs from bacteria and viruses
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What does the lymphatic system do?
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- drains fluid back into the bloodstream from the tissues
- filters the lymph - filters the blood - fights infections |
