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chapter 6
term
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Lymph | The fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues. |
Lymphatic Vessels and Ducts | The capillaries, vessels, and ducts that return lymph from the tissues to the venous bloodstream. |
Lymph Nodes | Bean-shaped structures of the lymphatic system where pathogens and other harmful substances are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells of the immune system. |
Tonsils and Adenoids | Lymphoid structures of the lymphatic system that protect the entry to the respiratory system. |
Spleen | A sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue with protective roles in both the immune and lymphatic systems. |
Bone Marrow | Produces lymphocytes, which are specialized leukocytes (white blood cells). Myel/o also means spinal cord |
Lymphocytes | Specialized leukocytes that play important roles in immune reactions. |
Thymus | A gland located in the upper chest with specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems. |