Concept explainers
To determine:
The lymphatic organ that a doctor would be checking just below the rib cage, on the left side of a patient’s body who is suffering from mononucleosis and explain that why it would show enlargement along with the anatomy and histology of the organ.
Concept introduction:
The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and immune system that have interconnected lymphatic vessels which contain a clear fluid called lymph. Lymphatic system comprises lymphatic capillaries, vessels, ducts, and trunks. The lymphatic system is also comprised of lymphatic tissues or organs like, tonsils, lymph nodes and nodules, spleen, and MALT. Tonsils function as filters in the body. They trap the foreign particles ingested in food or drink or inhaled through the air and protect the body against pathogens.
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