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Ch. 27 A&P I

Lymph and Immune Systems

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Lymph flows through the lymphatic system by the squeezing action of what? skeletal muscles
What organ removes aged RBCs from circulation? spleen
What nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens? fever
What nonspecific defense targets mainly cancer cells? natural killer cells
What causes the formation of cancer? carcinogen
What identifies how far cancer cells have spread fromt he site of origin? Staging
What type of cells keep a person from having the same disease twice? Memory T Cells
What immunoglobulin triggers an allergic response? IgE
What type of immunity is acquired from being exposed to a sick roomate? Naturally acquired active immunity
What type of immunity is received through breast milk? Naturally acquired passive immunity
What type of immunity is acquired through an injection of immunoglobulin? Artificially acquired passive immunity
What type of immunity is acquired through a vaccine? Artificially acquired active immunity
What type of disease occurs when the body attacks itself? Autoimmune disease
What are the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaxction? narrowed airway and low blood pressure
What medication is used to treat an anaphylactic reaction? epinephrine
What viral disease is common amongst teenagers? mononucleosis
What is a growth called that is non-cancerous? Benign
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