Chapter 10 - Lymphoid System
The lymphoid system protects the body from foreign substances and the elimination of diseased cells.
Lymph Node
Lymph nodes are specialized for processing antigens found in lymph.
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Tonsils
Tonsils are collections of lymph nodules surrounding the oral pharynx named according to their location.
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Spleen
The major function of the spleen is blood filtration.
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Thymus
Thymus is where T-cells become immune competent (ability to engage in immune activity) and undergo a selection process.
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