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What is the odd organ out in this list thyroid gland - thymus - spleen - lymph nodes?
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Thyroid is the odd organ among the thyroid, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. The other three are part of the immune system, while the thyroid is not.
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What does not belong the thyroid gland thymus spleen or lymph nodes?
Unlike the other organs listed, the thyroid has no immune function.
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.
What are the encapsulated lymphatic organs?
Lymph nodesSpleen
This large bean-shaped lymph gland can expand and contract as needed?
spleen
What is a primary lymphatic organ?
The primary lymphoid organs in the body are the lymph nodes. This is incorrect. Primary lymphatic organs are site where stem cells divide and become immunocompetent, capable of mounting an immune response. Therefore the primary lymphatic organs are the Red bone Marrow, in flat bones and epiphyses of long bones, and in the Thymus.
What does not belong the thyroid gland thymus spleen or lymph nodes?
Unlike the other organs listed, the thyroid has no immune function.
What organs are part of the lymph system?
spleen, thymus gland and tonsils
The major organs of the lymphatic system?
Some lymphatic organs are lymph nodes, tonsils, the spleen, and the thymus.
What are the organs of the lymphatic system other than lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes are?
Thymus gland, the liver, the spleen, and the tonsils.
What are the organs of lymphatic system?
Tonsils, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph fluid. Lymphatic organs were boneless organs.
What is the lymph organ just above the heart that produces lymphocytes?
The Lymph organ just in front of the heart and behind the sternum that produces lymphocytes is called the thymus. The thymus produces lymphocytes that travel to other lymph organs.
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
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.
What are the encapsulated lymphatic organs?
Lymph nodesSpleen
What is the difference between a goiter and nodule of the thyroid?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. Meanwhile, a thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland.
What is part of the lymphatic system?
The 6 parts of the lymphatic system are: Bone marrow Spleen Thymus Lymph Lymph Nodes Tonsils Hope this helped! :)
This large bean-shaped lymph gland can expand and contract as needed?
spleen
