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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