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The gland functions as both an endocrine and lymphatic gland and helps protect the body against autoimmunity. The function of the is thought to be preventing infection in the respiratory and digestive tracts by producing antibodies that help kill infective agents. The is found in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen and has two functions: to filter and get rid of old/damaged red blood cells and to help the immune system to fight infection.

______ is an acute contagious infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), characterized by sore throat, fever, fatigue & enlarged lymph nodes

Correctly match the terms with their meanings.

It is impossible to live without a spleen.

Locate the left axillary lymph nodes.

Match the definition with the blood disorder. 

Select all of the symptoms experienced by Eddie:

Locate the cisterna chyli. 

is the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats conditions involving the immune system. An is an immunologist who has special training in treating allergies. The is a network of tissues and organs that primarily consists of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and lymph. Bacteria and other harmful microbes are removed from the tissue by the and moved to the for destruction.

Each of these words relate to either the immune system or to blood. Drag and drop each under the appropriate category.