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The Lymphatic System

Across
Originate in the bone marrow and mature in the thymus gland.
Mucosa-associated lymph tissue that are located in the small intestines
An acronym that stands for swelling, heat, a loss of function, redness, and pain. Associated with inflammation
Moves lymph upward by pressure changes in the thorax and abdomen that occur during breathing
Originate and mature in the bone marrow
Generalized response to a foreign invader and first line of defense including barrier, reflexes, cellular responses and inflammatory responses.
The body's ability to recognize and respond to pathogens and harmful agents
Gland located posterior to the sternum where wbc mature.
Secondary lymphatic organ that lies within the left lateral rib cage just posterior to the stomach
Lymph nodes located in the neck
Down
Located in the large intestine, attached to the cecum.
Found in intercellular spaces throughout most of the body
Allergies
Capillaries join up to larger lymphatic vessels which converge into a duct
Lymphatic sac located between the abdominal aorta and L2
Produces wbcs and matures wbs
Inappropriate or excessive immune response and the body no longer recognizes its own healthy tissue and proceeds to attach it.
Lymph nodes located in the armpit
Located in the small intestine, on the villi. Assist with fat absorption
A seconday line of defense and response to injury, infection, or irritation that seeds to create an environment to maximize tissue repair
Collective term for the vessels that transport lymph
Mucosa-associated lymph tissue that is located in the oral cavity and pharynx
Nearly colorless watery fluid that circulates through the lymphatic vessels.