lymphoid system
lymphatic circulatory system
In vertebrates the lymphatic system is a network of conduits carrying a clear fluid called lymph, together with the lymphoid tissue through which that fluid travels. Lymphoid tissue occurs in many organs, particularly in the lymph nodes and in the lymphoid follicles associated with the digestive tract, such as the tonsils. The system is defined more broadly than its vessels alone: it also takes in all the structures dedicated to the circulation and production of lymphocytes, which brings the spleen, the thymus, the bone marrow, and the gut-associated lymphoid tissue within its scope. Classified as an anatomical system in its own right, it is recorded here under the Latin designation lymphatic circulatory system.
The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the lymph travels. Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated with the digestive system such as the tonsils. The system also includes all the structures dedicated to the circulation and production of lymphocytes, which includes the spleen, thymus, bone marrow and the lymphoid tissue associated with the digestive system[WP].
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| Tipo | Bone |
| Sistema corporal | Linfático/Inmunitario |
| Estructura principal | anatomical system |
| Nombre latino | lymphatic circulatory system |
| FMA ID | 74594 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lymphoid system?
The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the lymph travels. Lymphoid tissue is found in many organs, particularly the lymph nodes, and in the lymphoid follicles associated with the digestive
What body system is the lymphoid system part of?
The lymphoid system is part of the Linfático/Inmunitario.
What is the Latin name for the lymphoid system?
The Latin name for the lymphoid system is lymphatic circulatory system.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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