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Lymphatic system

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3 Functions of lympatic system   Return excess IS fluid to blood, transport digested lipids to blood via lacteals, help provide immunity  
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Names of lymphatic vessels (smallest to largest)   capillaries, vessels, trunks, ducts  
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Thoracic duct   Drains lymph from most of body and empties in left subclavian vein  
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Right Lymphatic duct   drains head and upper right portion of body and empties into the right subclavian vein  
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Red bone marrow   Mature B cells, immature T cells  
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Thymus gland   Mature T cells  
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Primary lympatic organs   Sites of lymph cell production and maturation  
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Secondary lympatic organs   Sites of immune activity (lymph nodes, nodules, spleen)  
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Lymph nodes   Lymph tissue covered by capsule. Lymph is cleaned and filtered.  
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Lymph nodules   Masses of lymph tissue without capsule (tonsils, peyer's patches, and appendix)  
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Spleen   Large mass of lymphatic tissue with thick capsule  
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Stroma   Outer portion of spleen  
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Parenchyma   Inner portion of spleen  
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White pulp   Mostly lympocytes and macrophags (cleans and filters)  
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Red pulp   Venous sinuses, immune cells remove old, damaged RBC from blood, and store platelets until needed  
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