Understanding the Lymphatic System: Key Components and Functions

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The fluid located within the lymphatic vessels eventually enters the bloodstream through the _____ and the right and left subclavian veins.

What does lymph contain? It primarily contains _____, which are crucial for the immune response.

Lymphocytes are produced in the _____ and the thymus, playing a vital role in the immune system.

Where are lymphocytes activated? They are activated in the _____, MALT, lymph nodes, and spleen.

Fluid leaks out of the _____, and the excess fluid is picked up by the lymphatic system and returned to the blood.

The lymphatic system helps maintain normal blood volume in the circulatory system by managing fluid in the _____

What is the excess fluid called once it is picked up by the lymphatic system? It is known as _____.

The structures that surround the capillary beds and have cells that join together to form flaps are called _____.

The _____ pick up the excess fluid, and now the fluid is called lymph.

The fluid from the lymphatic system goes into the _____ subclavian vein.

What does the right lymphatic duct drain? It drains the _____ side of the head, right arm, and right side of the thoracic region.

The fluid from the lymphatic system goes into the _____ subclavian vein.

What drains the rest of the body? The _____ is responsible for this function.

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