Lymphatic System

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What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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Drains tissue fluids, waste products & fights against infection.

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Which structures surround the intestines, counteract infection and absorb fats?

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GALT (Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue)

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What returns cleansed blood back to the blood?

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Thoracic duct

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Does the lymphatic system work closely with the cardiovascular system?

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TRUE

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What are the tiny oval-shaped lymph structures located throughout the body called?

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Lymph nodes

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What is lymph fluid?

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

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What role do lymph nodes play in the lymphatic system?

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They filter lymph fluid and trap pathogens.

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

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It filters blood, recycles iron, and helps fight infections.

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What is the thymus and its role in the lymphatic system?

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An organ where T-cells mature, crucial for the immune response.

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What is the thoracic duct?

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The largest lymphatic vessel that drains lymph into the bloodstream.