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ch 21-23
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
07/13/2008

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Term
Functions of the Lymphatic system
Definition
production, maintenance, and sitrubution of lymophocytes
Returning of fluid and solutes from peripheral tissues to the blood through lymphatic vessels to maintain the blood volume and composition of interstitial fluid.
Distribution of hormones, nutriens, waste products, toxins from tissue to general circulation (those substances that are not able to enter blood directly.
Term
Where are lymphocytes stored?
Definition
lymphatic tissues, spleen, thymus, and Read bone marrow.
Term
cytotxic T cells
Definition
attack foreign cells or viral infected cell
involve in cellular immunity
Term
Helper T cells
Definition
stimulate the activation and functions both T&B cells
Term
Suppressor T Cells
Definition
Inhibit the activation and fucntions both T&B cells
Term
Tonsils
Definition
large nodules in wall of pharnyx
Term
Funtions of lymph nodes
Definition
Act as filter
early warning system
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