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Lymphatic System (Function (Defend (engulf the pathogens), Transports WBCs…
Lymphatic System
Function
Defend (engulf the pathogens)
Transports WBCs and fats
Transports WBCs and fats
Capillaries
absorb fats found in small intestines
Lymphatic Vessels have more valves than veins
Vessels
Drains Fluid on left and right sides of the body.
Lymph nodes
Monocytes chill in the lymph node until needed
Thymus
Thymosin- stimulates function to maturation of the lymhocytes
Spleen
destroys RBCs and platlets
Nodules
Found in respiratory and digestive system
Tonsils
found in nasal cavity
Malt/Balt
Clusters found in lymph nodes
Monocytes sometimes mature in lymph nodes
Produces lymhocytes
Defend against lymphocytes and monocytes
Filter pathogens
Engulf pathogens
Found anywhere that has mucus