Term

Lymphatic Vessels+ducts

Definition

Capillary vessels and ducts that return lymph from the tissue to the blood. Carry lymph from the tissues to the lymphatic organs and then deliver it to the blood plasma

Term

Lymph nodes...

Definition

Pathogens & other harmful substances that are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells. The lymph leaves the node and continues the venous circulation....

Term

Tonsils & Adenoids...

Definition

lymphoid structures that protect entry to the respiratory system....