OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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tonsils
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spleen
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thymus gland
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lymphoid cells
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Detailed explanation-1: -All of the fluids and its contents that leak out into the tissues (as well as waste products formed in the tissues, and bacteria that enter them through our skin) are removed from them by the lymphatic system.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen acts as a filter. It weeds out old and damaged cells and helps control the amount of blood and blood cells that circulate in the body. The spleen also helps get rid of germs. It contains white blood cells called lymphocytes and macrophages.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phagocytosis is a conserved cellular process for ingesting and eliminating large (≥0.5 m) particles, including microorganisms, foreign substances, and apoptotic cells. Phagocytosis is performed by many cell types and it constitutes an essential process for tissue homeostasis.