adenoids
adenoids are lumpy clusters of spongy tissue that
sit high on each side of the throat behind the nose
and the roof of the mouth. Like tonsils, adenoids
help keep your body healthy by trapping harmful
bacteria and viruses that you breathe in or
swallow. Adenoids also contain cells that make
antibodies to help your body fight infections.
lymph
fluid from that moves around through
body tissues - composed of water,
nutrients, white blood cells and
proteins. Lymphatic capillaries drain
into large veins near the heart.
lymph nodes
bean-shaped structures throughout
the body that filter out
microorganisms and foreign
materials that have been consumed
by lymphocytes.
lymphatic system
system that collects fluid from
body tissue spaces and returns
it to the blood through a system
of lymph capillaries and larger
lymph vessels.
lymphocyte
a type of white blood cell.
spleen
largest organ of the lymphatic
system. Filters out worn or
damaged red blood cells and
destroys bacteria and other
foreign substances.
thymus gland
gland that is located behind the
sternum (breastbone) and
produces lymphocytes that
travel to other lymph organs.
tonsils
organs in the back of the
throat that provide protection
to the mouth and nose
against pathogens.