large vessels with valves, which collect and carry
lymphatic vessels
lymph
all lymphatic vessels thoracic duct or right lymph duct
enter venous circulation
at the
drains fluid from the abdomen, left arm, left head
thoracic duct
and neck, and both lower extremities
drains fluid from the right arm, right head and neck,
right lymphatic duct
and right thoracic region
what are the lymphoid lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, tonsils
organs?
filter lymph as is passes through the sinuses before
lymph nodes
entering general blood circulation
at the junction of lymphatic vessels. They tend to be
Where are lymph nodes
grouped in regions of the body and have a high
located?
concentration in the axilla region and groin region.
divided into open structures called nodules that
Interior structure of
have lymphocytes and macrophages to clean the
lymph nodes
lymph.
where is the spleen left upper abdomen
located?
Filters blood by removing old, defective RBCs or
function of the spleen? platelets and removes debris, foreign matter and
toxins from the blood
veins that carries blood that has been drained from
the spleen, intestines, stomach, pancreas, and liver.
hepatic portal system
Transports it to the liver to be detoxified and
cleaned.
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