Lymphatic System Review

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How many lymph nodes are there in the body?

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There are approximately 700 lymph nodes in the human body.

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What is the lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen?

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The spleen is the lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen.

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What organs are included in the lymphatic system?

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The lymphatic system includes the bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, lymphatic vessels, Peyer patches in the small intestine, and appendix.

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What are the lymphatic structures that closely parallel veins called?

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These structures are called lymph vessels.

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What type of cells are important to the function of the immune or lymphatic system?

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Leukocytes (white blood cells) are important to the function of the immune or lymphatic system.

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

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The primary function of the lymphatic system is to maintain fluid balance in the body and to support the immune system.

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What fluid is transported by the lymphatic system?

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The lymphatic system transports lymph, a clear fluid that contains white blood cells.

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What role do lymph nodes play in the lymphatic system?

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Lymph nodes filter lymph and help the body fight infections by trapping pathogens.

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What is the function of the spleen in the lymphatic system?

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The spleen filters blood, recycles iron, and helps produce white blood cells.

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What are Peyer patches?

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Peyer patches are small masses of lymphatic tissue found in the small intestine that play a role in immune surveillance.