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LYMPHATIC DUCTS
what are the 2 main ducts that collect lymph

A

thoracic duct
right lymphatic duct

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LYMPHATIC DUCTS
name the regions from where the 2 ducts drain the lymph

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the thoracic duct drains the lymph into the left subclavian vein.

the right lymphatic duct drains the lymph into the right subclavian vein.

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LYMPHATIC DUCTS
name the main trunks that join these 2 ducts

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the thoracic duct is joined by
left subclavian trunk
left jugular trunk
left bronchomediastinal trunk
left and right lumbar trunks
intestinal trunk
cisterna chyli

the right lymphatic duct is joined by
right jugular trunk
right subclavian trunk
right bronchomediastinal trunk

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LYMPH NODE
what are the 2 sets of lymphatic vessels connected to the lymph node?

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efferent lymphatic vessels
afferent lymphatic vessels

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LYMPH NODE
what are the functions of the 2 sets of vessels connected to the lymph node

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afferent lymphatic vessels bring lymph from peripheral tissues

efferent lymphatic vessels leave the lymph node carrying lymph toward venous circulation

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LYMPH NODE
name the different types of cells found in this structure

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macrophages
dendritc cells
B cells
T cells

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LYMPH NODE
main functions of this structure

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purifies lymph, 99% of antigens are removed

macrophages engulf debris and pathogens

dendritic cells present antigens to lyphocytes

act as an early warning system

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TONSILS
what are tonsils

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tonsils are lymphoid nodules in the walls of the pharynx

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TONSILS
how many tonsils are there

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5

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TONSILS
what are the tonsils

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single pharyngeal tonsil
left and right palatine tonsils
pair of lingual tonsils

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TONSILS
functions of tonsils

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tonsils trap bacteria and viruses which can get in to our body while breathing

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THYMUS GLAND
is this tissue a primary or secondary tissue of the lymphatic system

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primary tissue

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THYMUS GLAND
2 main functions of this organ

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development and maintenance of immunological defenses

stem cell divisions

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SPLEEN
what are the different types of cells in this organ

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B lymphocytes
macrophages
lymphocytes
plasma cells
granulocytes
platelets

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SPLEEN
what are the functions

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removal of abnormal blood cells

storage of iron

initiation of immune response by T cells and B cells

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SPLEEN
in the fetal stage this organ has one function which is not in the adult stage. what is the function in the fetal stage

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production of leukocytes and RBCs

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PEYER’S PATCHES
where are these tissues found in the body

A

clusters of lymphoid nodules of the intestine are aggregated nodules

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