reticuloendothelial system

lymphoreticular

A part of the immune system that consists of the phagocytic cells located in reticular connective tissue. The cells are primarily monocytes and macrophages, and they accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells of the liver and tissue histiocytes are also part of the RES[WP].

Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Lymphatic/Immune
Estrutura pai anatomical structure
Nome latino lymphoreticular
FMA ID 84189

Sub-estruturas

liver reticuloendothelial system Organ

Perguntas frequentes

What is the reticuloendothelial system?
A part of the immune system that consists of the phagocytic cells located in reticular connective tissue. The cells are primarily monocytes and macrophages, and they accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells of the liver and tissue histiocytes are also part of the RES[WP].
What body system is the reticuloendothelial system part of?
The reticuloendothelial system is part of the Lymphatic/Immune.
What is the Latin name for the reticuloendothelial system?
The Latin name for the reticuloendothelial system is lymphoreticular.

Estruturas relacionadas

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