APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name 4 organs/tissues of the lymphatic system.
A
Thymus, spleen, heart, lymph nodes
B
Lymphatic vessels, thymus, bone marrow, tonsils
C
Bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic tissue, lungs
D
Thymus, blood, spleen, lymph nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone marrow. Bone marrow is a sponge-like tissue found inside the bones. Thymus. The thymus is located behind the breastbone above the heart. Lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped tissues found along the lymphatic vessels. Spleen. Tonsils. Mucous membranes. 30-Jul-2020

Detailed explanation-2: -The major components of the lymphatic system include lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic organs that contain lymphoid tissues. Lymphatic vessels are structures that absorb fluid that diffuses from blood vessel capillaries into surrounding tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lymphoid organs include the red bone marrow, thymus, spleen and clusters of lymph nodes (Fig 1). They have many functional roles in the body, most notably: Production of blood cells, including red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leucocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes);

Detailed explanation-4: -bone marrow. spleen. thymus gland. lymph nodes. tonsils.

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