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2006-06-09 02:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Other - Health

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The Spleen, Tonsils, Bone Marrow, and even the Thymus gland are all part of the lymphatic system.

The Adrenal gland is not a lymph organ.

http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115080/?c=lmp_organs

2006-06-11 19:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 7 · 23 1

Just read this:

The lymphatic system is composed of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and organs. The functions of this system include the absorbtion of excess fluid and its return to the blood stream, absorption of fat (in the villi of the small intestine) and the immune system function.

In other words, the bone marrow is not a lymph organ.

Lymph vessels are closely associated with the circulatory system vessels. Larger lymph vessels are similar to veins. Lymph capillaries are scatted throughout the body. Contraction of skeletal muscle causes movement of the lymph fluid through valves.

Lymph organs include the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus. Bone marrow contains tissue that produces lymphocytes. B-lymphocytes (B-cells) mature in the bone marrow. T-lymphocytes (T-cells) mature in the thymus gland. Other blood cells such as monocytes and leukocytes are produced in the bone marrow. Lymph nodes are areas of concentrated lymphocytes and macrophages along the lymphatic veins. The spleen is similar to the lymph node except that it is larger and filled with blood. The spleen serves as a reservoir for blood, and filters or purifies the blood and lymph fluid that flows through it. If the spleen is damaged or removed, the individual is more susceptible to infections. The thymus secretes a hormone, thymosin, that causes pre-T-cells to mature (in the thymus) into T-cells.
Immunity is the body's capability to repel foreign substances and cells. The nonspecific responses are the first line of defense. Highly specific responses are the second line of defense and are tailored to an individual threat. The immune response includes both specific and nonspecific components. Nonspecific responses block the entry and spread of disease-causing agents. Antibody-mediated and cell-mediated responses are two types of specific response. The immune system is associated with defense against disease-causing agents, problems in transplants and blood transfusions, and diseases resulting from over-reaction (autoimmune, allergies) and under-reaction (AIDS).

2006-06-09 09:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Brian Reed 3 · 0 0

Bone Marrow

2006-06-09 09:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Adrenal

2006-06-09 09:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by colorados_lost_rose 3 · 0 0

adrenal it belongs to the endocrine system

2006-06-15 21:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by larkus 2 · 0 0

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