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Biology
Lymphatic System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| drains excess tissue fluid absorbs fat in small intestines defends against disease | functions of lymphatic system |
| lymph | lymphatic capillaries |
| thoracic duct | drains lymph from the lower half of the body |
| production of antibodies by B cells | specific defense involves production of what 2 things? |
| active immunity | produces own antibodies, long lasting protection, ex) vaccinations, coming down w/ disease |
| passive immunity | antibodies are given to individual, short temporary protection, ex) given the antibody ie anti-venom |
| the body will reject the blood because type B blood has anti-A antibodies | What happens if someone with type B blood is given type A blood? |
| agglutination | clumping of RBC caused by a reaction between antibodies in the plasma and antigens on the RBC |