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HumanAnatLymphVocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lymph | interstitial fluid collected by lymphatic capillaries into the lymphatic system |
| Lymphatic Capillaries | facilitates lymph collection |
| Lymph Nodes | small bundles of lymphoid tissue connected by lymphatic vessels |
| Lymphatic system | fluid, vessels, tissues and organs which support the immune system, maintain fluid balance and transport dietary fats |
| Lymphatic vessels | carry lymph capillaries to lymph nodes for filtering |
| Peyer's Patches | small masses of tissue found in the lowest portion of the small intestine which monitor the contents of the intestines for pathogens and activates immune response |
| Primary Tissue | where lymphocytes are produced and mature |
| Red Bone Marrow | highly vascular tissue found in spongy bone |
| Secondary Tissue | where lymphocytes interact with pathogens, causing activation |
| Spleen | oval-shaped organ in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen primarily responsible for filtering blood |
| Thymus | gland located in the center of the chest and serves as the location for T cell maturation, proliferation and differentiation |
| Tonsils | paired masses of tissue located in the mucous membrane of the pharynx which trap and destroy invaders trying to enter the body through the nose or mouth |