Lypmhatic system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the tissue fluid that diffuses into your lymphatic capilliares
A
lymph
2
Q
What are lymphocytes
A
a type of white blood cells that help your body defend against disease-causing organisms
3
Q
what are lymph nodes
A
They are bean-shaped organs that filter out microorganisms and foreign materials that the white blood cells have taken
4
Q
what are the organs of the lymphatic system
A
tonsils, thymus, spleen are important organs in the lymphatic system
