A clear watery fluid is part of the body's immune system and is formed from blood plasma that leaks out capillaries

the liquid that fills the spaces between cells in the body, acting as a medium for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells, and for removing waste products

a network of thin tubes throughout the body that collect a fluid called lymph from tissues and return it to the bloodstream

the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine which absorbs digested fats.

a rare, non-cancerous, and benign tumor that is malformation of the lymphatic system, consisting of dilated lymphatic vessels

superficial cervical lymph nodes

in the neck along the stemocleidomastorid muscle,"these nodes drain lymph from the head and neck

preauricular lymph nodes

located just in front of the ear; these nodes drain the superficiall tissues and skin on the lateral side of the head and face.

20 to 30 large nodes clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions; lymph from the arm and upper part of thoracic wall, including the breast, drains through these nodes

Iliac lymph nodes and inguinal lymph nodes

in the pelvis and groin; ;lymph from the pelvic organs, legs, and external genitals drain through these nodes.

submental group and submandibular group

in the floor of the mouth; lymph from the nose, lips, and teeth drains through these nodes

the process of creating new blooed cells, which occurs primarily in the bone marrow throughout a person life.

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Karyme Gonzalez

Anatomy weeks 6-12

Term	Definition
lymph	A clear watery fluid is part of the body's immune system and is formed from blood plasma that leaks out capillaries
intentional fluid	the liquid that fills the spaces between cells in the body, acting as a medium for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells, and for removing waste products
lymphatic vessels	a network of thin tubes throughout the body that collect a fluid called lymph from tissues and return it to the bloodstream
lacteals	the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine which absorbs digested fats.
lymphangiogram	a rare, non-cancerous, and benign tumor that is malformation of the lymphatic system, consisting of dilated lymphatic vessels
superficial cervical lymph nodes	in the neck along the stemocleidomastorid muscle,"these nodes drain lymph from the head and neck
preauricular lymph nodes	located just in front of the ear; these nodes drain the superficiall tissues and skin on the lateral side of the head and face.
axillary lymph nodes	20 to 30 large nodes clustered deep within the underarm and upper chest regions; lymph from the arm and upper part of thoracic wall, including the breast, drains through these nodes
Iliac lymph nodes and inguinal lymph nodes	in the pelvis and groin; ;lymph from the pelvic organs, legs, and external genitals drain through these nodes.
submental group and submandibular group	in the floor of the mouth; lymph from the nose, lips, and teeth drains through these nodes
hematopoiesis	the process of creating new blooed cells, which occurs primarily in the bone marrow throughout a person life.

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