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Lymphatic system
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Anatomy
12th Grade
11/05/2013

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Lymphatic system
Definition
Supplement to the circulatory system.
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Lymph
Definition
Straw-colored fluid, similar to plasma.
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Interstitial fluid
Definition
Tissue fluid
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Lymph vessels
Definition
Accompany and closely parrallel the veins. Form an extensive, branchlike system throughout the body.
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Lacteals
Definition
Specialized lymph vessels in the villi of the small instestine that absorb digested fats and transport them to the circulatory system.
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Left lymphatic duct
Definition
Also known as the thoracic duct, receives lymph from the left side of the chest, head, neck, abdominal area, and lower limbs.
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Lymph nodes
Definition
Tiny oval-shaped structures.
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Trabeculae
Definition
A capsule of fibrous connective tissue that extends the node.
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Adenitis
Definition
Swelling in the lymph glands
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Axillary nodes
Definition
Lymph nodes under arms.
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Tonsils
Definition
Masses of lymphatic tissues which are capable of producing lymphocytes and filtering bacteria.
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Palatine
Definition
Most common tonsils
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Adenoids
Definition
Tonsils located in the upper part to the throat.
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Lingual
Definition
Found in the back of the throat.
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Spleen
Definition
A saclike mass of lymphatic tissue.
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Thymus gland
Definition
Located in the upper anterior part of the thorax, above the heart. Produces lymphocytes
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Lymphadenitis
Definition
An enlargement of the lymphnodes.
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Hodgkin's disease
Definition
A form of cancer of the lymph nodes.
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Immunity
Definition
The body's ability to resist the invaders and diseases.
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Natural Immunity
Definition
Immunity we were born with.
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Autoimmuntiy
Definition
When a person's own immune system mistakenly targets the normal cells.
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Scleroderma
Definition
A disease that results in the thickening of the skin.
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Allergen
Definition
An antigen that causes allergic responses.
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Anaphylatic shock
Definition
A serve allergic reaction.
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Human immunodeficiency virus
Definition
Causes AIDS and progressively destroys the body's T-4 lymphocyte cells.
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