Hesi A2 immune/lymphatic system

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