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Which gland is located in the upper chest cavity and processes lymphocytes?
Where is the spleen located and what does it produce?
What is the function of the adenoids?
True or false: The lymphatic system returns fluid that escaped from the blood vessels back to circulation?
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True or false: The lymphatic system processes lymphocytes?
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True or false: The lymphatic system defends the body against disease?
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Study Notes
Lymphatic System Organs
- The thymus gland is located in the upper chest cavity and processes lymphocytes.
Spleen
- The spleen is located in the upper left side of the abdomen and produces immune cells called macrophages and lymphocytes.
Adenoids
- The adenoids are a pair of gland-like tissues located high in the back of the throat, and their function is to trap and filter out bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the nose and mouth.
Lymphatic System Functions
- The lymphatic system returns fluid that escaped from the blood vessels back to circulation. (True)
- The lymphatic system processes lymphocytes. (True)
- The lymphatic system defends the body against disease. (True)
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Description
Test your knowledge of the lymphatic system and its important components! This quiz will cover the thymus, spleen, and adenoids, exploring their functions and locations within the body. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these essential lymphatic organs.
