Lymphatic System and Immune Response

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Spleen

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The spleen is responsible for filtering blood and recycling old red blood cells.

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Lymph nodes

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Lymph nodes are small organs that filter lymph and store white blood cells.

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Lymphatic capillaries

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Lymphatic capillaries are tiny vessels that absorb interstitial fluid.

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Thymus

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The thymus produces T cells.

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Tonsils

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Tonsils are located at the back of the throat and help protect against infection.

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Interstitial fluid

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Interstitial fluid is the fluid found between cells.

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Immune response

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The body's immune response helps to defend against pathogens.

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Pathogens

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Pathogens are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease.

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Lymphocytes

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Lymphocytes are white blood cells involved in the immune response.

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T cells

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T cells are a type of lymphocyte that matures in the thymus.