ANP 1105 Study Guide - Final Guide: Edema, Thoracic Duct, Fetus

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Anatomy and Physiology
• Course: ANP 1105
• Professor: William Staines

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Lymphatic system: the two main components of the lymphatic system are ____________ ___________ and. Lymphatic vessels, lymphatic tissues/organs: _____________ are microscopic blind-ended lymph capillaries. Lacteals: lymphatic vessels are present everywhere except __________, __________, Bones, teeth, cns, bone marrow: the two functions of lymph nodes are to __________ __________ and to activate the. Filter lymph, immune system: ___________ cells fight infectious microorganisms that have penetrated the epithelial layer and are starting to proliferate in underlying __________ connective tissue. These include _________ (t cells and ___ ________), as well as ______________ which phagocytize foreign substances and activate ___ _________. Lymphoid, loose, lymphocytes, b cells, macrophages, t cells: _________ _________ are discrete, encapsulated collections of diffused lymphoid tissue and follicles, divided into compartments by _____________. Lymph nodes, trabeculae: each lymph node has 2 main components: the __________ and the __________. Cortex, medulla: only ________ _________ can filter lymph; other organs have only ____________ pathways.