GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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What are the 2 semi-independent parts of the lymphatic system?
A
lymphatic vessels & lymphoid tissues/organs
B
lymphatic organs & lymphatic tissues
C
lymphatic tissues & lymphatic cells
D
lymphatic cells & lymphatic organs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic system actually consists of two semi-independent parts: (1) a meandering network of lymphatic vessels and (2) various lymphoid tissues and organs scattered throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphatic vessels: Lymphatic vessels are the network of capillaries (microvessels) and a large network of tubes located throughout your body that transport lymph away from tissues. Lymphatic vessels collect and filter lymph (at the nodes) as it continues to move toward larger vessels called collecting ducts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymphatic Tissues: The thymus and bone marrow are primary lymphoid tissue, while the lymph nodes, tonsils, and spleen are secondary lymphoid tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph, a clear-to-white fluid that contains proteins, white blood cells, and fat. Lymphatic vessels, a network of tubes and capillaries that drain lymph from body tissues and carry it around the body. More items •22-Dec-2021

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