Lymphatic System

Front

fluid that contains white blood cells that flows throughout the body

Back

lymph

Front

filters harmful substances from the tissues and assists in immune responses

Back

lymph node

Front

devours foreign particles

Back

macrophages

Front

largest lymphatic organ that can be easily injured and filters foreign materials from the blood, and remove damaged or old red blood cells

Back

spleen

Front

soft gland with 2 lobes that is involved with immune responses and is largest during infancy when immunity is most critical

Back

thymus gland

Front

creates antibodies

Back

B lymphocytes

Front

aden/o

Back

gland

Front

immun/o

Back

immunity

Front

lymph/o

Back

lymph

Front

lymphaden/o

Back

lymph nodes