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Lymphatic System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The __________ _________ is a network of very small tubes (or vessels) that drain lymph fluid from all over the body | Lymphatic System |
| ________ is a clear, watery fluid that contains proteins, salts, and other substances. | Lymph |
| The _______ is an organ within the lymphatic system. It acts as a filter and weeds out old and damaged cells and germs. | Spleen |
| The spleen stores white blood cells called ___________ and these help your body’s immune system fight foreign viruses, bacteria, and even cancer. | Lymphocytes |
| The primary function of the ________ is to make and develop special white blood cells called T-cells. | Thymus |
| _______ help your immune system fight disease and infection. | T-Cells |
| When a person has an infection, germs collect in the _______ _____ and cause swelling | Lymph Nodes |