Lymphatic System

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

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To maintain fluid balance, absorb fats from the digestive system, and provide immune responses.

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What organ is responsible for maturing T cells?

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Thymus.

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What role does the spleen play in the immune system?

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It traps microbes and helps filter blood.

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What hormone does the thymus produce to aid in lymphocyte programming?

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Thymosin.

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What happens to T and B cells as the body ages?

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They become less responsive to antigens.

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What is tonsillitis and what typically causes it?

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Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, commonly caused by bacteria.

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What are lymphocytes?

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A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.

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What is the function of lymph nodes?

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To filter lymph and trap pathogens.

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What is the difference between T cells and B cells?

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T cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity, while B cells are responsible for antibody production.

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What is the role of macrophages in the lymphatic system?

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To engulf and digest pathogens and debris.