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Bio Unit 4 Sec 2 #3

Bio Unit 4 Sec 2 #3: Lesson 34

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The Adaptive Immune System is also known as _______ Immunity Specific
One way vessels that carry interstitial fluid from tissues back to the heart, where the lymph re-enters the circulatory system is called the _______ System Lymphatic
Lymphatic vessels carry _______ that flows through concentrated areas of lymphatic tissues called lymph _____ Lymph; Nodes
A colorless fluid containing white blood cells, which bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream Lymph
Lymph Nodes screen the lymph for pathogens and they are the site of reproduction of _______ blood cells White
The lymphatic organ that filters the blood Spleen
The lymphatic organ that produces white blood cells called Leukocytes Bone Marrow
The lymphatic organ that is the site of maturation of T-cell lymphocytes Thymus
Mucous associated lymphatic tissued found throughout mucous membranes MALT
Unencapsulated masses of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx (throat) Tonsils
White blood cells are also known as _______ Leukocytes
Macrophages and neutrophils are leukocytes that phagocytose _______ Pathogens
To engulf and destroy Phagocytose
Basophils and eosinophils are leukocytes that secrete defensive ______ Chemicals
Macrophages, neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils have a lobed ______ Nucleus
Lymphocytes are involved in ______/_______ immunity and are easy to recognize because they have a large _________ that almost completely fills the cell Specific/Adaptive; Nucleus
Another name for red blood cells Erythrocytes
The skin and mucous membrane are ______ Barriers of _______ immunity Physical; Innate
The ______ has dead, dehydrated cells of the epidermis that continually slough off, carrying _______ with them Skin; Pathogens
The _______ in the dermis of the skin makes it strong, yet flexible, creating a barrier protecting underlying tissue from ______ Collagen; Infection
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