The Lymphatic System

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What is a Lymphocyte?

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A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune response.

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What are the two main organs of the lymphatic system?

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Spleen and Thymus.

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What does the Lymphatic System do?

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It rids the body of waste, removes toxins, and pumps lymph around the body.

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Where does lymph come from?

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Lymph comes from leaked blood plasma.

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How is lymph moved through lymphatic vessels?

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Lymph is moved through contractions of skeletal muscle around the vessels.

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What is the primary function of the Spleen?

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To filter blood and help fight infections.

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What role does the Thymus play in the lymphatic system?

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It is where T-lymphocytes mature and develop.

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What is lymph?

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A clear fluid that contains white blood cells, especially lymphocytes, and is found in the lymphatic system.

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What are lymphatic vessels?

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They are vessels that carry lymph throughout the body.

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What is the function of lymph nodes?

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To filter lymph and trap pathogens, helping the body fight infections.