Hesi A2 immune/lymphatic system
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Thymus
An organ which lies behind the sternum and in front of the trachea, t-cells are stored here and is at its largest size during childhood
B-cells
Lymphocytes which are produced in the bone marrow and are the surveillance for pathogens
T-cells
Lyphocytes (white blood cells) are produced in the bone marrow, then move into the thymus, which is what the "t" stand for
Plasma/thrombocytes
Platelets and cell fragments that do not have a nucleus but help in creating blood clots
Eosinophil
White blood cells which are "acidic loving" granulocytes
Neutrophil
White blood cells with granulocytes and most abundant in our blood
Basophil
White blood cells with granulocytes, least common of all other granulocytes
