Chapter 16 Lesson 4 The Lymphatic System

Front

Which activity is a function of the lymphatic system?

Back

fight infections

Front

How does the lymphatic system help maintain homeostasis?

Back

cleans tissue fluid and returns it to the circulatory system

Front

The spongy structure that filters particles from lymph is called the ________.

Back

lymph node

Front

The organ where T cells complete their development is called the ________.

Back

thymus

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

The _______ is an organ of the lymphatic system that recycles worn-out red blood cells and produces and stores lymphocytes.

Back

spleen

Front

The small part of tissue fluid that lymph vessels absorb and about 10 percent of the tissue fluid is absorbed by the lymph vessels called the ________.

Back

lymph

Front

What is the spongy center of bones where red and white blood cells, including lymphocytes, form?

Back

Bone Marrow

Front

The _______ absorbs and transports lymphs.

Back

lymph vessel

Front

_______ are clusters of lymph tissue on the sides of the throat.

Back

Tonsils

Front

______ is an inflammation of the tonsils that occurs when the cells of tonsils become infected.

Back

Tonsilittis