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Chapter 6The lymphatic system

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Figure 6.1 A. The lymphatic system. B. Lymph drainage. Green area drained by the thoracic duct; gold area drained by the right lymphatic duct.


Figure 6.2 The origin of a lymph capillary.


Figure 6.3 A lymph vessel cut open to show valves.


Figure 6.4 Section of a lymph node. Arrows indicate the direction of lymph flow.


Figure 6.5 Some lymph nodes of the face and neck.


Figure 6.6 The spleen.


Figure 6.7 A section of the spleen.


Figure 6.8 The thymus gland in the adult, and related structures.


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