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What organs are found in the lymphatic system?

Lymph vessels,lymph nodes,spleen,


What organs are involved in the lymphatic system?

Lymph vessels,lymph nodes,spleen,


What are the organs in the Lymphatic system involved?

Lymph vessels,lymph nodes,spleen,


What structures filter lymph?

tiny vessels


What is the small filtering structures to which afferent lymph vessels carry lymph?

The small filtering structures to which afferent lymph vessels carry lymph are called lymph nodes. These nodes are crucial components of the lymphatic system, where immune cells can encounter and respond to pathogens present in the lymph fluid.


What describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system?

0the component of the lymphatic system is the lymph nodes


What tissues are important in assisting the cardiovascular system by collecting excess tissue fluid?

The lymph system, including lymph nodes and lymph vessels.


What are the two major structures of the lymphatic system?

The lymphatic system includes organs and cells that filter lymph and blood and destroy foreign microorganisms. Lymph leaks out of capillaries to bathe body cells and circulates among tissue cells and the heart. Organs of the lymphatic system contain lymphatic tissue, Lymphocytes, a few other cell types, and connective tissue.


What are small oval structures that occur in clusters along the paths of the lymph vessels?

The small oval structures that cluster along the lymph vessels are called lymph nodes. The nodes that can be palpated are the cervical, axillary and inguinal nodes.


Were in the body is the lymphoid located?

The lymphoid system is made up of the thymus gland, tonsils, adenoids, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes. These vessels and nodes are located throughout the torso, head and neck, and extremities.


Do lymph nodes filter lymph?

lymph capillary Lymph fluid is filtered in lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are along lymph vessels which that run along blood vessels. Lymph vessels draw in interstitial fluid (fluid between cells) and it them becomes lymph fluid. Lymph nodules are in connective tissue in place of high traffic and does not function as a filter because it's not along a lymph vessel.


What are the small organs found on lymphatic vessels called?

Lymphatic vessels are vein-like tubes connected at one end to the tiny organs known as lymph nodes, which carry the lymph (serum full of white blood cells) from the lymph node to the heart. Lymphatic nodes are part of the Lymphatic System, which helps the Immune System fight against pathogens. Whenever you get sick with the flu or some similar virus, your lymph nodes can become swollen--this is why doctors feel the side of your throat when they check you over at an appointment! They're checking to see if your tonsils (lymph nodes in your throat) are swollen.