https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph en-us 2016-10-17 14:14:53 UTC 2025-10-05 23:36:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131156288 The spleen is an organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most of the vertebrates and forming part of the immune system. It is locatied under the rib cage and above the stomach]]> 2016-10-17 14:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131156288 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131156723 an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates and forming part of the immune system.]]> 2016-10-17 14:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131156723 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131156932 The spleen is an organ in the upper far left part of the abdomen, to the left of the stomach. The spleen varies in size and shape between people, but it’s commonly fist-shaped, purple, and about 4 inches long. ]]> 2016-10-17 14:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131156932 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157378 either of two small masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat, one on each side of the root of the tongue.

]]> 2016-10-17 14:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157378 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157396 The spleen is a fist-sized organ found in the upper left side of your abdomen, next to your stomach and behind your left ribs. 

• It fights any invading germs in the blood (the spleen contains infection-fighting white blood cells). 
• It controls the level of blood cells. The spleen controls the level of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets (small cells that form blood clots) 
• It screens the blood and removes any old or damaged red blood cells.

]]> 2016-10-17 14:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157396 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157419 The tonsils are a pair of soft tissue masses located at the rear of the throat. The main function of tonsils is to trap germs (bacteria and viruses) which you may breathe in. Proteins called antibodies produced by the immune cells in the tonsils help to kill germs and help to prevent throat and lung infections.]]> 2016-10-17 14:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157419 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157525 Produces several hormones. It is associated with the immune system. The thymus serves a vital role in training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells. It is located between the lungs.]]> 2016-10-17 14:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157525 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157729
The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.]]> 2016-10-17 14:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131157729 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158725 a lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates which produces T-lymphocytes for the immune system. The human thymus becomes much smaller at the approach of puberty.]]> 2016-10-17 14:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158725 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158745 One tonsil is located on the left side of the throat and the other is located on the right side. The tonsils play a role in protecting the body against respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
The tonsils also contain several types of T cells, which are white blood cells that destroy cells infected with viruses and help the body build immunity to infectious organisms.]]> 2016-10-17 14:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158745 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158771 The thymus is a soft, roughly triangular organ located in the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity anterior and superior to the heart and posterior to the sternum. It has two distinct but identical lobes that are each surrounded by a tough, fibrous capsule. ]]> 2016-10-17 14:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158771 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158833 The main function of the tonsil is to trap germs and bacteria you may breathe]]> 2016-10-17 14:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131158833 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131159511  The thymus gland will not function throughout a full lifetime, but it has a big responsibility when it’s active—helping the body protect itself against autoimmunity, which occurs when the immune system turns against itself. Therefore, the thymus plays a vital role in the lymphatic system (your body’s defense network) and endocrine system.]]> 2016-10-17 14:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131159511 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131159832 Peyer’s patches are small masses of lymphatic tissue found throughout the ileum region of the small intestine. Also known as aggregated lymphoid nodules, they form an important part of the immune system by monitoring intestinal bacteria populations and preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines.]]> 2016-10-17 14:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131159832 https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131159939 They are found in the small intestines. They monitor bacteria population and prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines.]]> 2016-10-17 14:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gwilliams15/lymph/wish/131159939