level: Structure and function of the Lymphatic system
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level questions: Structure and function of the Lymphatic system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the Lymphatic system do? | It is able to gather fluid from the body and return to the veins through one way valves. |
| What is the Lymphatic system powered by? | This is powered by muscular contractions |
| What produces lymphatic fluid that flows through our body? | The spleen and the thymus |
| How many lymph nodes are in the human body? | five to six hundred |
| Where are some lymph node clusters in the body? | The groin, the armpits and the neck. These highly concentrated areas are generally targeted by infections because lymphocytes are some type of white blood cell |
| What are lymph nodes made up of? | Lymphoid follicles, which are a dense collection of lymphocytes |
| What are the main organs of the lymphatic system? | The thymus and the bone marrow because they produce the majority of both T-Cells and B-Cells. The spleen is also an important organ because it produces antibodies and removes harmful bacteria. |
| What does the lymphatic system assist in transporting? | It assists with transporting fatty acids, fats and chyle from the digestive system to the tissues that require these in the body. |