lymphatic system

4. globular protein that neutralize a particular antigen and targets it for destruction
5. lymphatic tissue in the small intestine; site of immune surveillance and activation
7. lymphatic tissue associated with the mucosa around portals of entry
9. swelling when there is excess tissue fluid due to trauma or blockage of lymph drainage
12. this duct drains lymph from the right upper limb and right side of head and thorax
13. swelling of mucosa with crypts for immune surveillance and activation
15. an activated antibody making lymphocyte
19. specialized lymphatic capillaries in the small intestine for absorption of fats
20. fluid enters the lymphatic system directly from the _____
23. indented area of lymph node where efferent vessels exit
24. another name for antibodies

1. large white blood cells found in the lymph node medulla; dispose of pathogens and cellular debris
2. prevent backflow of lymph
3. areas of lymphocytes in the spleen; clustered around central arteries
6. lymphocytes responsible for cell mediated immunity
8. type of tissue that dominates lymphatic organs
10. anything foreign that stimulates an immune response
11. cells found in the germinal centers of lymph nodes
14. filters blood, removal of old RBCs & stores iron and platelets
16. T cells go to the thymus where they must become immunogenic and _____.
17. the immunogenic part of an antigen
18. expanded beginning of the thoracic duct that receives fat filled lymph drainage from the intestine
21. site of T cell education and maturation; not a site for fighting infection; atrophies after adolescence
22. tissue fluid that enters the lymphatic capillaries