Lymphatic System

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Across
  1. 1. Lymphatic capillaries that absorb fats in the small intestine
  2. 3. Swelling caused by lymphatic blockage
  3. 6. Duct Largest lymphatic vessel that drains lymph into the bloodstream
  4. 10. Swollen lymph nodes due to infection or disease
  5. 12. Largest organ in the lymphatic system, helps fight infection
  6. 14. A microorganism that can cause disease, fought by the immune system
  7. 15. Lymphatic ducts return lymph to this system
Down
  1. 2. Cancer of the lymphatic system
  2. 4. Nodes Small structures that filter harmful substances from lymph
  3. 5. Fluid surrounding tissues before becoming lymph
  4. 7. Clear fluid that flows through lymphatic vessels
  5. 8. Unwanted substances eliminated by the lymphatic system
  6. 9. A type of white blood cell important for immune response
  7. 11. Produces T-cells for immunity
  8. 13. Helps circulate lymph fluid properly