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Week 13 Assignment
Shelby Higgins Week 13 Assignment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the cisterna chyli? | The cisterna chyli is a sac-like lymphatic vessel located deep in the abdomen that acts as a collection point for lymph fluid from the lower body and abdomen before it enters the thoracic duct. |
| Where does lymph enter the blood vascular system? | The thoracic duct, The right lymphatic duct |
| What is chyle? | a milky-white fluid composed of lymph and emulsified fats, created in the small intestine during digestion |
| Explain the function of the thymus. | primary function is the maturation and selection of T cells to ensure they can fight infections effectively without attacking the body's own tissues |
| Define the term innate immunity. | the body's first line of defense against infection, providing a rapid and non-specific response that is present from birth |
| Explain the function of an NK cell. | white blood cells that destroy infected and diseased cells |
| What is the function of interferon? | proteins that act as a natural antiviral and immune-boosting defense in the body |
| Explain the function of memory cells. | remember particular antigens so, if they appear in your body in the future, your immune system can mount a defense quickly |
| What are cytokines? | small proteins secreted by cells that act as messengers, regulating cell-to-cell communication to control the immune response and other physiological processes like inflammation, cell growth, and differentiation |
| What are monoclonal antibodies? | lab-made proteins that act like the body's natural antibodies to fight diseases |
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