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One of the major functions of the lymphatic system is __________.
maintaining blood volume
Collections of lymphoid tissue that guard mucosal surfaces (MALT) include what?
appendix, tonsils, Peyer's patches
In addition to its lymphoid function, which organ holds a reservoir of platelets?
speen
What lymphatic structure absorbs lipids in the intestine?
lacteal
Which statement below describes the lymphatic system’s role in relation to the cardiovascular system?
It maintains blood volume and, therefore, pressure.
What part(s) of the body does the thoracic duct empty?
It drains the lymph from the entire left side of the body and the right abdomen and leg.
Which major lymphoid organ(s) that "train(s)" T lymphocytes to become immunocompetent?
thymus
While all lymphoid organs function in immunity, only __________ filter(s) lymph.
lymph nodes
The lymphoid organ(s) located in the throat that defend(s) against invading bacteria coming in through the mouth and nose is/are __________.
the tonsils
Which type of vessels transport interstitial fluid that leaks from the vascular system back into the blood?
lymphatics
When B lymphocytes are dividing rapidly, the __________ of the lymphoid tissue enlarge(s).
germinal centers
Trabeculae are extensions of __________.
the capsule
Large lymph capillaries in a lymph node spanned by crisscrossing reticular fibers are known as __________.
lymph sinuses
Which lymphatic structure may also be a site of erythrocyte production in the fetus?
spleen
Areas of lymphocytes suspended by reticular fibers in the spleen are known as __________.
white pulp
A sentinel node is the first lymph node __________.
that receives lymph drainage from a body area suspected of cancer
