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functions of the lymphatic system
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collects and drains lymph from diff areas of the body and carries it through the lymphatic channels back to the venous system
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lymph capillaries
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found close to and parallel to veins thta carry blood to the heart
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pyers patches
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lymph tissues within the intestine
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reticuloendothelial system RES
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functional system
defends against infecton and the diposal of the by- products pf the breakdown of cells |
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spleen
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soft vascular oval organ that is between the stomach and the diaphragm
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functions of the spleen
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stores blood
sestroys old red blood cells can be removed |
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sinusoids
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blood that channels inside the spleen
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tonsil
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collecton of lymphotic tissue
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