OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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lymph node
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bone marrow
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spleen
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lacteals
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tonsils
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the lymphatic system a lymph node is a secondary lymphoid organ. A lymph node is enclosed in a fibrous capsule and is made up of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.
Detailed explanation-2: -The outer cortex has lymphatic nodules that mostly contain B-cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -The medulla is the innermost layer of the lymph node and contains large blood vessels, sinuses, and medullary cords. The medullary cords contain antibody-secreting plasma cells, B-cells, and macrophages.
Detailed explanation-4: -The cortex is mainly composed of clusters of B cells in the outer layers and T cells in the inner layers, and may also contain antigen-presenting dendritic cells. The medulla contains plasma cells, macrophages, and B cells as well as sinuses, which are vessel-like spaces that the lymph flows into.