Most of the lymph drains into this certain duct.

This is located on the side of the back of the mouth.

This is a process by which your body's white blood cells and the things they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.

The Lymphatic system helps the body fight off __________.

This is another word for white blood cells.

The removal of excess tissue fluid prevents this disease.

These are a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells

These are the two types of immunity.

Lymph capillaries carry lymph into larger vessels called ________ vessels.

A fluid that leaks out of capillaries and cleans body tissues.

Compared to plasma, this is made up of more water, sugar and electrolytes.

This organ has resident WBCs that phagocytose microorganisms Stores blood that removes worn-out red blood cells and platelets.

These three things make up our second line of defense.

_____ allow body movements to propel lymph toward the heart.

Lymph from the right arm, right side of the head, right side of the thorax empty into this duct

This is picked up as lymph vessels pass through a lymph node.

Cervical, axillary, and inguinal nodes make up this group of nodes.

Interferons, and Complement proteins are also known as this.

The _______ is the largest organ in the lymphatic system.

This occurs when enzymes are transported in lymph to blood from their cells of origin.

These are found at the beginning of the lymph drainage system.

This organ is a small organ that lies in the upper chest under the breastbone. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, which protect the body against infections.

This is a disease caused by an attack by the body’s own antibodies.

______ ________ is how cells receive some of the nutrients carried by plasma.

These are Nodules of lymphoid tissue found in epithelial surfaces.