Lymphatic System Review

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What is the purpose of antibodies?

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To fight infection.

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What are the lymphatic structures that closely parallel veins called?

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Lymph Vessels.

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Where does lymph come from?

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Leaked blood plasma.

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Where do T cells mature?

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Thymus.

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What term describes blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Arteries.

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What is lymph?

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A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, containing white blood cells.

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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

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To help defend the body against infection and disease.

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What are lymph nodes?

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Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and store white blood cells.

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What role do lymphatic capillaries play?

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They absorb excess fluid from tissues and transport it to lymph vessels.

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What is the difference between lymph and blood?

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