1. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Chapter 6
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
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3. Lymph Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues.
Related Combining Form
lymph/o

4. Lymph Vessels Primary Function Related Combining Form
Returns lymph to the circulatory system.
Related Combining Form
lymphangi/o

5. Lymph Nodes Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Produce lymphocytes.
Filter harmful substances from lymph.
Related Combining Form
lymphaden/o

6. Tonsils and Adenoids Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Protect the entry into the respiratory system.
Related Combining Forms
tonsill/o
adenoid/o

7. Spleen Primary Functions Filters foreign materials from the blood.
Maintains the appropriate balance between cells and plasma in the blood.
Destroys old, worn-out blood cells, acts as a blood reservoir, and stores platelets.

8. Spleen Related Combining Form splen/o
Note: This is spelled with only one e.

9. Bone Marrow Primary Function Related Combining Form
Produces blood cells.
Related Combining Form
myel/o

10. Lymphocytes Primary Function Related Combining Form
Play an important role in immune reactions.
Related Combining Form
lymphocyt/o

11. Thymus Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Produces T lymphocytes.
Secretes thymosin for the immune system.
Related Combining Form
thym/o

12. Immune System Primary Function Related Combining Form
Defends the body against harmful substances such as pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, toxins, and malignant cells.
Related Combining Form
immun/o