Match the lymphatic system organ with the description of it's function 1 Filters blood, acts as a reservoir of lymphocyt
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:13 pm
Match the lymphatic system organ with the description of it's function 1 Filters blood, acts as a reservoir of lymphocytes, phagocytes/macrophages, and erythrocytes while also breaking down old or damaged erythrocytes 1. Spleen 3 Filters lymph traveling through lymphatic vessels and also captures samples of potential antigens for "examination" 2. Thymus 3. Lymph nodes 4 Loose aggregations of lymphatic cells that accumulate in or near a mucosa (especially in the digestive tract) and help monitor and respond to possible infections at these locations 4. MALT 3 Helps mature T-cells, releasing them as part of an acquired immune response