Lymphatic System

Front

What is the main gland of the lymphatic system that produces mature T lymphocytes?

Back

Thymus

Front

Which immune system organ is located in the back of the throat?

Back

Tonsil

Front

What is the medical term for the watery fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?

Back

Lymph

Front

What are the lymphatic structures that closely parallel veins called?

Back

Lymph Vessels

Front

What occurs in the lymph nodes?

Back

Lymph is cleaned of foreign antigens and debris.

Front

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

Back

To maintain fluid balance and protect the body against infections.

Front

What type of cells are produced in the thymus?

Back

T lymphocytes (T cells).

Front

What is the role of lymph nodes in the immune response?

Back

They filter lymph and trap pathogens.

Front

What is the difference between lymph and blood?

Back

Lymph is a clear fluid that contains white blood cells, while blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Front

What is the spleen's function in the lymphatic system?

Back

To filter blood and help fight infections.