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BVT Lymph system
definitions of lymph terms
Term | Definition |
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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 |