Lymphatic System Functions and Structures

Front

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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Drains tissue fluids, waste products & fights against infection.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system? removes excess fluid from around organs, absorbs/transports fats, circulates blood, produces white blood cells

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circulates blood

Front

The lymphatic structure that closely parallels veins are called?

Back

Lymph Vessels

Front

The largest lymphatic structure is?

Back

Spleen

Front

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

Back

Lymph

Front

A soft tissue inside the bone that produces blood cells

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bone marrow

Front

Which of the following cells are responsible for fighting diseases? White Blood Cells, Red Blood Cells

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White Blood Cells

Front

The tiny oval shaped lymph structure located throughout the body are known as?

Back

Lymph nodes

Front

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

Back

tonsil

Front

Where do T cells mature?

Back

thymus