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lymph nodes
filter and disinfect tissue fluid (lymph) returning to the heart
immune system
protects the body from invasion
spleen
removes and recycles old red blood cells
located behind the top of the stomach
lymphatic circulation
vein- r heart- pulmonary blood capillaries- lymphatic capillaries- lymph node- lymphatic duct vein
l heart. - arteries- systemic blood capillaries- lymphatic capillaries- lymph node- lymphatic vessel- lymphatic duct- vein
3 levels of defense
1.barriers to entry - skin, mucos membranes
2. inflammation
3. actual immune response- b-cells(lymphocytes) tag for destruction, macrophages eat them
Author
andreathors16
ID
119319
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lymphatic system
Description
anatomy
Updated
2011-11-28T05:50:14Z
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