lymphatic and immune system - chapter 6
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| The fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues. | lymph - lymph/o
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| Returns lymph from the tissue to the circulatory system. | lymphatic vessels and ducts - lymphangi/o
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| Filter pathogens and harmful substances from the lymph. | lymph nodes - lymphaden/o
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| Protect the entry into the respiratory system. | tonsils and adenoids - tonsill/o, adenoid/o
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| Filters foreign materials from the blood. Maintains the appropriate balance between cells and plasma in the blood. Destroys worn-out blood cells, releases hemoglobin, acts as a blood reservoir, and stores platelets. | spleen - splen/o
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| Produces blood cells. This word part also refers to the spinal cord. | bone marrow - myel/o
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| The specialized white blood cells that play an important role in immune reactions. | lymphocytes - lymphocyt/o
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| Secretes the endocrine thymosin that aids in the maturation of T lymphocytes for use by the immune system. | thymus - thym/o
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| Defends the body against harmful substances, such as pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, toxins, and malignant cells. | immune system - immun/o
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