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How does the thymus in the lymphatic system assist the immune system?
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The thymus matures T lymphocytes (T cells) which identify foreign antigens. This is also where T cells that would be able to bond with self-antigens (would attack the bodies healthy cells) are weeded out and destroyed.
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The major organs of the lymphatic system?
Some lymphatic organs are lymph nodes, tonsils, the spleen, and the thymus.
Which is the major organ of lymphatic system?
Spleen is the major organ of lymphatic system of the body. But you have to remove the enlarged spleen to prevent, what is called as hypersplenism.
How does thymus work with other systems?
The thymus is an organ in the immune system.
What are the organs of lymphatic system?
Tonsils, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph fluid. Lymphatic organs were boneless organs.
Which glands produce a hormone that stimulates cells in the immune system?
Thymus gland.
What organ system does the thymus belong to?
The lymphatic / immune system and the endocrine system.
What body system includes bone marrow the thymus gland lymphatic vessels lyph nodes and the spleen?
Lymphatic System(A+)
Which organs are both endocrine and exocrine?
No. They are two difference systems. The endocrine system is related to your hormones. The lymphatic system fights infections.
What organ in the lymphatic system is less important as we age?
The lymphatic or lymphoid organ that decreases in size and in function as a person ages is the thymus gland. The thymus gland, which is situated in the chest area, is important because it plays a major role in the immune system. It is in this gland that T-cells are produced.
What plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune system?
Lots of things. This question requires refineing.
What does thymus mean?
The thymus is a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates.
What organ system are the lymph glands in?
The thymus is part of the Lymphatic system
What is a lymphatic system is?
What is a lymphatic system doctor called? The doctor for the lymphatic system is called an immunologist. The lymphatic system is included in the study of immunology and the key primary organs of the immune system are the bone marrow and thymus, secondary are the lymphatic tissues such as the lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, adenoids, tonsils and skin.
What system is the thymus in?
The thymus is part of the immune system.
What does the lymphatic system look like?
The lymphatic system is a network of thin vessels that resemble small tubes or channels. It is comprised of lymphatic capillaries, larger lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and organs such as the spleen and thymus. The system carries a colorless fluid called lymph, which transports immune cells and helps remove waste and toxins from tissues.
The major organs of the lymphatic system?
Some lymphatic organs are lymph nodes, tonsils, the spleen, and the thymus.
What is a connection between the immune and endocrine system?
The thymus plays an important role in both the immune and endocrine systems.thymus
