OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
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resembling or pertaining to lymph tissue
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proteins that signal cells to start the immune response
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fluid placed between the tissue spaces
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -lymphoid. / (ˈlɪmfɔɪd) / adjective. of or resembling lymph, or relating to the lymphatic system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Lymphoid tissues are organized structures that support immune responses. The bone marrow and thymus are primary lymphoid tissues and the sites of lymphocyte development. The lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils and Peyer’s patches are examples of secondary lymphoid tissue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Referring to lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Also refers to tissue in which lymphocytes develop.
Detailed explanation-4: -lymphoid tissue, cells and organs that make up the lymphatic system, such as white blood cells (leukocytes), bone marrow, and the thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes.
Detailed explanation-5: -Also called lymph system. Anatomy of the lymph system, showing the lymph vessels and lymph organs including lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen, and bone marrow.
Detailed explanation-6: -A lymph node contains lymphoid tissue, i.e., a meshwork or fibers called reticulum with white blood cells enmeshed in it. The regions where there are few cells within the meshwork are known as lymph sinus . It is lined by reticular cells, fibroblasts and fixed macrophages.