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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

20. The Lymphatic System

Overview of Lymphoid Organs

Anatomy & Physiology

20. The Lymphatic System

Overview of Lymphoid Organs

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Multiple Choice

In addition to its lymphoid function, which organ holds a reservoir of platelets?

cisterna chyli

spleen

thymus

left lymphatic duct

tonsil

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Identify the primary function of each organ listed in the options to understand their roles in the body.

The cisterna chyli is a dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct that serves as a storage area for lymph before it enters the venous system, not related to platelet storage.

The thymus is primarily involved in the maturation of T-lymphocytes (T-cells) and does not store platelets.

The left lymphatic duct, also known as the thoracic duct, is responsible for transporting lymph back into the bloodstream, not for storing platelets.

The spleen is an organ that has multiple functions, including filtering blood, recycling old red blood cells, and storing a reservoir of platelets, making it the correct answer.