OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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Select ALL that is TRUE about the lymphatic system
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it brings blood around the body
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initially, lymph can contain blood plasma, bacteria, white blood cells, nutrients and wastes
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it collects extra fluid from tissues and capillaries
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it acts like a filter for the fluids in the body
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -They include protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes mainly store immune cells that help the body fight infection but are also places where these cells can be made. They also filter the lymph fluid and remove foreign material such as bacteria and cancer cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -The nodes act as a filter. They trap or destroy anything harmful that the body does not need. Inside the lymph nodes are white blood cells, also called lymphocytes.
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