1.
aids in development of T cells, development of adaptive immunity
2.
stores blood, detects, filters old and damaged cells
3.
stores good bacteria for GI tract, contains lymphoid cell
4.
produces RBCs, platelets, WBCs
5.
filters out germs from mouth/throat
6.
filters lymphatic fluid, maintains fluid balance
7.
contain lymphocytes that fight infection
8.
triggers immune response
10.
first cells that respond to foreign organisms
11.
release leukotrienes, cytokines, histamines
12.
defend against parasitic/ bacterial infection
13.
produce antibodies/Bcells/Tcells
14.
surround ingest kill foreign substances
