A&P II Chapter 20

Small thin channels collect and carry tissue fluid from the body to ultimately drain back into the blood stream.

The lymph vessels use the contraction of skeletal muscles and ___ for movement the lymph

Lymph transport system begins in microscopic blind ended ___

___ is a lymph vessel that carries lymph, and is formed by union of many efferent lymph vessels.

Two lymph ducts in the body are ___ & ___

A ___ is a great lymphatic vessel that empties lymph into one of the subclavian veins.

Lymph from right upper body, right side of head & thorax is drained into

Lymph from left upper body & lower body is drained into

___ collects lymph from lumber trunks & intestinal trunk

___ cells regulates the immune response or directly attract and destroy foreign cells.

___ produce plasma cells that secrete antibodies that will immobilize antigens

___ is made in the red marrow (neutrophils or monocytes) which will phagocytize foreign substances and activate T-cells

Fibroblasts that produce the reticular fiber network which supports other cells in lymphoid organs.

___ functions to house lymphocytes, and strategic point for Lymphocyte & Microphages

Large lymph nodes are located at ___ region

___ act as a lymph filter where macrophages reside to phagocytize and lymphocytes are ready to be activated and attack against antigens.

Lymph Nodes contains __ and __ vessels

___ is a Lymphoid organ located at left upper quadrant,or left hypochondriac region

Spleen is located behind the stomach and beneath the ___

Spleen stores ___ and __

RBC production in fetus is carried by ___

After splenectomy macrophages in __ & __ take over its function

___ is large in infant,growth through adolescence, then atrophies

T lymphocyte is maturated in ___

MALT stands for ___

MALTS are