Answer Wiki. It is usually heard as part of the phrase barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen and it references a woman who is controlled by her husband by means of keeping her in the vulnerable state of pregnancy. Note also barefoot (unable to leave the house) and in the kitchen (performing appropriately domestic duties).
Lymphatic tissue is rich in lymphocytes (and accessory cells such as macrophages and reticular cells). The lymphatic tissue includes the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, adenoids and the thymus (an organ in the chest that is particularly large during infancy). In medicine, a tissue is a broad term that is applied to any group of cells that perform specific functions. A tissue in medicine need not form a layer.
The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system, along with the thymus, bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, appendix, and Peyer patches in the small intestine. The lymphatic system is a network of lymph nodes connected by lymphatic vessels. This system transports lymph throughout the body. Lymph is formed from fluid that seeps through the thin walls of capillaries into the body's tissues. This fluid contains oxygen, proteins, and other nutrients that nourish the tissues.