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Francis Turkson
Week 6 - 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the organs of the lymphatic system | Spleen, tonsils, appendix, thymus, lymph nodes, lymph trunks, red bone marrow, lymph ducts, lymphatic capillaries and lymphatic vessels. |
| What are antibodies | naturally produced by plasma cells within the human body to mediate an adaptive immune response against invading pathogens |
| What is the function of interferons | a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses. |
| Difference between natuaral acquired active vs passive immunity | |
| What is anaphylactic shock | a serious, potentially fatal allergic reaction and medical emergency that is rapid in onset and requires immediate medical attention. |
| Function of natural killer cells | Attacks any body cells that display abnormal or unusual plasma membrane |
| Define a Lymph | Colorless interstitial fluid confined in lymphatic vessels and flowing through the lymphatic system until it is returned to the blood |
| Name the three layers of the heart | Epicardium, myocardium and endocardium |
| The more common name for the pharynx is | Throat |
| The structure in the neck known as the "Adam's apple" is the | Thyroid Cartilage |
| Which of the following is true of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx? | They serve in voice production. |
| The small, leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is | Epiglottis |
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