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| Fluid found within the lymphatic system |
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| The lymphatic vessels in the villi of the small intestines |
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| High-fat, milky-white lymphatic fluid in the small intestines |
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| A vessels that are comprised of numerous smaller lymphatic capillaries that carry lymph |
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| Tiny and thin-walled vessels that are located next to the blood capillaries and join to form lymphatic vessels |
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| A gland that filters the lymphocytes and activates the immune response from the immune system |
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| A large vessel comprised of numerous lymphatic vessels |
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| A big lymphatic vessel that empties into the veins where the internal jugular and subclavian vein meet |
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| The lymphatic duct that drains into the right side of the head, right upper arm, and right thorax |
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| The lymphatic duct that drains into the entire body besides the head, upper arm, and right thorax |
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| Leukocytes that plays a large role in defending the body against diseases and foreign substances |
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| Lymphocytes responsible for producing antibodies |
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| Lymphocytes that actively participate in immune responses |
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| Molecules that provokes an immune response from the lymph nodes |
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| Monocytes that go around the body tissue and phagocytize foreign substances and altered tissues and cells; Also help activate T Cells/Lymphocytes |
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| Reticular Connective Tissue |
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| Fine collagen fibers that act as a filter for the passing lymph or blood in the lymph nodes and spleen |
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| The red bone marrow and thymus gland where B and T Cells/Lymphocytes |
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| Secondary Lymphoid Organs |
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| Lymph nodes and the spleen where mature lymphocytes first encounter antigens and are activated |
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| Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) |
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| Tissue that sends out the first wave to defend against foreign invaders |
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| Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (BALT) |
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| Tissue that is effective in defending against inhaled pathogens |
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| Afferent Lymphatic Vessels |
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| Vessels that carry lymph towards the lymph nodes |
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| Efferent Lymphatic Vessels |
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| Vessels that carry lymph away form the lymph nodes |
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| The development of malignant cancer |
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| Tissues in the spleen that is associated with the liver and has a high concentration of B and T Cells/Lymphocytes |
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| 3/4 of the tissue in the spleen that is made of reticular connective tissue, a lot of Erythrocytes, and enlarged capillaries |
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| Cords found in the red pulp made of fibrils and connective tissue cells with lots of macrophages and lymphocytes in it |
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| Lymphatic nodules that form a big ring around the oral cavity |
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| The largest pair of tonsils located on either side of the oropharynx |
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| Tonsil that is located near the nasopharynx |
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| Tonsil on the posterior surface of the tongue |
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| Lymphoid gland that produces T Cells/Lymphocytes and stops growing the 1st year of birth |
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| The shrinkage of an organ due to old age or inactivity |
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| Hormone that developing T Cells/Lymphocytes need for maturation |
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| Infected lymph nodes that has become inflamed, swollen, and tender to the touch |
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| Surgical removal of the ruptured spleen |
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| Abnormal enlargement of the spleen |
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| Surgical procedure for the removal of both palatine tonsils |
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| Inflammation of the tonsils |
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| Swelling of tissues in the extremities due to the blockage of lymphatic vessels and accumulation of lymph |
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| The result of blocked lymphatic vessels |
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| Worms that get into the lymphatic vessels and block lymph flow causing accumulation in interstitial spaces and lymphatic vessels that leads to permanent swelling and limb enlargement, Sometimes genitals are effected too |
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| Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
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| Bacteria that has gone into the lymph nodes to replicate and enlarge them |
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| Hodgkin's Lymphoma/Disease |
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| Cancer that comes from abnormal B Cells/Lymphocytes |
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| Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma/Disease |
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| The title for all cases of lymphoma that aren't Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
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| cells that produce fine collagen reticular fibers |
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