Lymphatic System

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

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To collect extracellular fluid and return it to the blood.

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What is a lymph node?

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An oval mass of lymphatic tissue that removes pathogens and dead cells from the lymph.

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What is the largest lymphatic structure in the body?

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The spleen.

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What does the term 'lymphatic' refer to?

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Related to or containing the watery fluid (lymph) collected from body tissues.

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What causes lymph to flow through the lymphatic vessels?

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Contraction of skeletal muscle.

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What are tonsils?

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Lymphatic tissues that help protect the body from pathogens entering through the mouth and nose.

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What is lymph?

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A clear, watery fluid that contains white blood cells and is collected from body tissues.

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What role do lymphatic vessels play?

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They transport lymph throughout the body.

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What is the function of the spleen?

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To filter blood, remove old red blood cells, and help fight infections.

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What are leukocytes?

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White blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections.