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Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology: Lymphatic System
This deck covers key concepts of the lymphatic system, including its components, functions, and related anatomy.
The main function of the _____ is to remove bacteria and worn out or damaged erythrocytes and platelets.
Spleen
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Term
Definition
The main function of the _____ is to remove bacteria and worn out or damaged erythrocytes and platelets.
Spleen
What are the components of the lymphatic system?
Lymph, lymphocytes, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus
The ____ system carries fluid away from tissues.
Lymphatic
In cases of abdominal trauma, the _____ is the most commonly injured organ.
Spleen
Where are inguinal nodes found?
Groin
In the lymphatic system, what is the function of the thymus?
Creation of lymphocytes
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The main function of the _____ is to remove bacteria and worn out or damaged erythrocytes and platelets. | Spleen |
What are the components of the lymphatic system? | Lymph, lymphocytes, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus |
The ____ system carries fluid away from tissues. | Lymphatic |
In cases of abdominal trauma, the _____ is the most commonly injured organ. | Spleen |
Where are inguinal nodes found? | Groin |
In the lymphatic system, what is the function of the thymus? | Creation of lymphocytes |
____ cell lymphocytes identify foreign substance in body. | T |
The lymphatic system starts where? | Thymus |
What are the three roles of the lymphatic system? | maintain fluid balance in tissues; absorb fats from the GI track; Immune system of the body |
Lymph is in everything except? | CNS, bone marrow |