The Lymphatic System

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What are tonsils?

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Small, rounded masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx and in the passage from the mouth to the pharynx.

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Which part of the body is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

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Alveoli.

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What is lymph?

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The extracellular fluid that is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes.

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What are lymphocytes?

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White blood cells produced in the bone marrow that are important for the immune response.

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What is the thymus?

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The main gland of the lymphatic system, which produces mature T lymphocytes that are ready to fight infection.

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What is the function of lymph nodes?

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They filter lymph and help the body fight infections.

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What role does the spleen play in the lymphatic system?

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It filters blood and helps to produce lymphocytes.

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How does the lymphatic system contribute to the immune system?

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It transports lymph, which contains infection-fighting white blood cells.

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic vessels?

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To transport lymph throughout the body.

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Where are lymphocytes produced?

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In the bone marrow.