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BVT Lymph system
definitions of lymph terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lymph node | filters the lymph as it passes through |
| lymphatic system | drains fluid back into bloodstream from the tissues |
| thoracic duct | largest lymph vessel |
| lymph vessels | flow toward heart |
| tonsils | lymph tissue- adenoid, palatine, lingual |
| peyers's patches | lymph tissue in walls of ileum |
| spleen | filters microorganisms and forms lymphocytes |
| left subclavian vein | thoracic duct empties into this |
| thymus | T cells mature here |
| brain, spinal cord, bone marrow | devoid of lymph vessels |
| cervical nodes | superficial, neck |
| axillary nodes | superficial, arm pit |
| inguinal nodes | superficial, groin |
| cubital nodes | elbow |
| popliteal nodes | knee |
| lacteal | absorbs fatty acids, fat soluble vitamins, and glycerol in jejunum and ileum |
| hemolytic | function of spleen |