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What are pathogens?
What are pathogens?
- Molecules produced by the body to stimulate an immune response
- Fluid inside the lymphatic capillaries containing water and waste products
- Cells found within the tissue
- Substances or microorganisms that cause disease or damage to the body's tissues (correct)
What do lymphatic capillaries consist of?
What do lymphatic capillaries consist of?
- Simple squamous epithelium (correct)
- Endothelial cells and connective tissue
- Smooth muscle and skeletal muscle
- Lymphocytes and defense cells
What is the function of lymphatic vessels?
What is the function of lymphatic vessels?
- Production of lymphocytes and defense cells
- Regulation of hormone and enzyme levels in the body
- Transport of oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues
- Facilitate movement of lymph with one-way valves to prevent backflow (correct)
Where are the tonsils located?
Where are the tonsils located?
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What do lymphatic organs house?
What do lymphatic organs house?
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What is the function of lymphatic capillaries?
What is the function of lymphatic capillaries?
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How do lymphatic vessels facilitate movement of lymph?
How do lymphatic vessels facilitate movement of lymph?
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Where does the thoracic duct drain the lymph into?
Where does the thoracic duct drain the lymph into?
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What is the function of lymphatic organs?
What is the function of lymphatic organs?
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Where are lingual tonsils located?
Where are lingual tonsils located?
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