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A) Lymphatic capillaries collect ______ from the tissue. They then merge to form lymphatic ________________ which...

A) Lymphatic capillaries collect ______ from the tissue. They then merge to form lymphatic ________________ which then merge to form lymphatic __________________. These larger lymphatic vessels merge to form one of two ducts: the __________________ and the ________________________.

B) What part of the body does the right lymphatic duct collect from?

What part of the body does the thoracic duct collect from?

Which blood vessels do the lymphatic ducts empty into?

What are lymphatic nodules?

Clusters of lymphatic nodules can be found where in the body?

Clusters of lymph nodes can be found in which three areas of the body?

What are the functions of the spleen?

What is the function of the lymph node?

What is the function of the white pulp in the spleen? What is the function of the red pulp?

C) What is the function of the cortex of the thymus? What is the function of the medulla of the thymus?

What is the location of the lingual tonsils?

What is the location of the pharyngeal tonsils?

What is the location of the palatine tonsils?

D) Are there lymph vessels in the epidermis? Why or why not?

Are there lymph vessels in the brain? Why or why not?

Are there lymph vessels in the cartilage? Why or why not?

Are there lymph vessels in the bone? Why or why not?

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A) Lymphatic capillaries collect _Lymph_____ from the tissue. They then merge to form lymphatic ___vessels_____________ which then merge to form lymphatic ______ducts____________. These larger lymphatic vessels merge to form one of two ducts: the __Right lymphatic duct________________ and the ________Thoracic duct________________.

B) What part of the body does the right lymphatic duct collect from?

Answer: Right upper half of the body

What part of the body does the thoracic duct collect from?

Answer: Left upper half of the body and whole lower half of the body

Which blood vessels do the lymphatic ducts empty into?

Answer: Subclavian vein

What are lymphatic nodules?

Answer: Lymph nodule are the small, localized collection of lymphoid tissue, usually located in the loose connective tissue beneath wet epithelial (covering or lining) membranes, as in the digestive system, respiratory system, and urinary bladder.

Clusters of lymphatic nodules can be found where in the body?

AnsweR: They are located in the loose connective tissue beneath wet epithelial (covering or lining) membranes, as in the digestive system, respiratory system, and urinary bladder.

Clusters of lymph nodes can be found in which three areas of the body?

Lymph nodes are located throughout body, including neck, armpits, groin, around gut, and between lungs.

What are the functions of the spleen

Answer: Function of the spleen is to filter the blood and to remove the old and worn out RBCs and to release newly formed stored RBCs

What is the function of the lymph node?

Answer: Lymph node has immune function and it is the site where lymph from the tissues are filtered.

What is the function of the white pulp in the spleen? What is the function of the red pulp?

The spleen contains two main types of tissue - white pulp and red pulp. White pulp is material which is part of the immune system (lymphatic tissue) mainly made up of white blood cells. Red pulp is made up of blood-filled cavities (venous sinuses) and splenic cords.

Sydney Mullin answered 1 year ago
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