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ch. 15

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The _______ ______ transports a fluid called lymph through lymph capillaries and vessels called lymphatics.   lymphatic system  
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The lymphatic system controls ____ _____ and destroys harmful ____________.   body fluids, microorganisms  
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The ________ of the lymphatic system are to drain interstitial fluid from tissue spaes, to tranport fats and to develop immunities and to produce lymphocytes.   function  
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_________ _____ is blood plasma that gets forced through the blood capillary walls into spaces between tissue cells.   interstital fluid  
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_____ _______ drain interstital fluid.   lymph capillaries  
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lymph capillaries drain interstitial fluid, which is then called ______.   lymph  
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In the villi of the small intestine, special lymphatics called __________ pick up fats and transport them to the blood.   lacteals  
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Lymph in lacteals looks milky and is called ________.   chyle  
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______ _____ originate between cells in most parts of the body.   lymphatic vessels  
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Lymph capillaries unite to form later vessel called __________.   lymphatics  
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__________ resemble veins but are thinner and have more valves.   lymphatics  
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______ ensure a one way flow of lymph.   valves  
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All lymphatics converge into two main channels: The ______ ______ and the _____ _____ _______.   thoracic duct , right lymphatic duct.  
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lymph nodes are also called lymph _______.   glands  
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_____ ______ are found along the lenghts of lymphatics.   lymph nodes  
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Groupings of ______ ______ are present in the groin, armpit and neck region.   lymph nodes  
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a slight depression on one side of the lymph node is called the ________.   hilum  
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______ _______ exit the lymph node at the hilum   efferent lymphatics  
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_____ _____ and ______ enter and exit the lymph node at the hilum   blood vessels, nerves  
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_______ lymphatics enter the lymph node at various locations on the node.   afferent  
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Capular extensions of the node are called ________.   trabecule  
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______ divide the lymph node internally into a series of compartments with germinal centers.   trabecule  
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The germinal centers of the lymph node produce ________.   lymphocytes  
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Plasma, filtgered by the blood capillaries, passes into interstitial tissue spaces and is now called _______ ______.   interstitial fluid.  
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afferent lymphatics ______ the lymph nodes.   enter  
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efferent lymphatics _______ the lymph nodes.   leave  
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circulation of lymph is maintained by _______ ________.   muscular contractions  
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efferent lymphatics unite to form ______ _______.   lymph trunks  
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The _____ _____ drains the lower extremities and pelvis.   lumbar trunk  
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The _______ ______ drains the abdominal region.   intestinal trunk  
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The ____________ _____ and the intercostal trunk drain the thorax.   bronchomediastinal trunk  
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The ______ _____ drains the head and neck.   subclavian trunk  
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The _____ _____ drains the head and neck.   jugular trunk  
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______ drain their lymph into two main collecting ducts.   trunks  
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The _______ ______ empties its lymph into the left subclavian vein.   thoracic duct  
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The main duct is called the _____ ____.   thoracic duct  
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The two ducts that trunks drain their lymph into are the main duct and the _____ ______ duct.   right lymphatic  
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The _____ ______ duct drains into the right subclavian vein.   right lymphatic  
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The three groups of tonsils are the ______ tonsils, the ________ tonsils, and the _______ tonsils.   palatine, pharyngeal, lingual  
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The _______ tonsils are commonly removed in a tonsillectomy.   palatine  
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The _______ tonsils are also called adenoids   pharyngeal  
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The tonsils are composed of ____________ cells that protect the nose and oral cavity from pathogens.   reticuloendothelial  
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The ______ is the single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body.   spleen  
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The ______ _____ is the site for lymphocyte production and maturation.   thymus gland  
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_____ _____ resemble tonsils but are found in the walls of the small intestine where their macrophages destroy bacteria.   peyer's patches  
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________ is the ability to resist infection from microoganisms, damage from foreignsubstances and harmful chemicals.   Immunity  
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Humoral immunity and cellular immunity are produced by the body's ________ tissues.   lymphoid  
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_______ ______ produces two groups of lymphocytes: The B lymphocyte cells and the T lymphocyte cells.   Lymphoid tissue  
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___ lymphocyte cells produce antibodies and provide humoral immunity.   B  
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___ lymphocyte cells are responsible for providing cellular immunity.   T  
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B cells that enter tissues and become specialized cells are known as _____ cells.   plasma  
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An ______ is a foreign protein that gains access to our bodies.   antigen  
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The __ _________ recognize antigens and produce antibodies.   B lymphocytes  
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_______ _____ ____ _____ eat up invading microoganisms.   phagocytic white blood cells  
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The antibody molecule has a __ shape.   Y  
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The binding sites of the antibody molecule are the _____ of the Y.   tips  
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Antibodies are alsocalled ____________. (Ig)   immunoglobulins  
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There are ____ types of Ig that make up the gamma globulins of blood plasma.   5  
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Ig__ is found in tissue fluids and plasma.   G  
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Ig__ is found in exocrine gland secretions, tears, bile, breast milk, and urine.   A  
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Ig__ is found in plasma as a response to bacteria in food.   M  
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Ig__ is found on the surface of B cells.   D  
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Ig__ is associated with allergic reactions found in exocrine gland secreations.   E  
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______ immunity occurs when B cells contact antigens and produce antibodies against them.   active  
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______ immunity occurs naturally when a fetus receives antibodies from its mother through the placenta.   Passive  
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Passive immunity is ____ lived   short  
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__ cells cannot bine with free antigens like B cells.   T  
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T cells must go through antigen presentation via ___________ to bind with free antigens.   Macrophages  
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B cells replication produces ______ that form plasma cells and memory cells.   clones  
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_____ cells produce huge ammounts of antibodies.   plasma cells  
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_____ cells attack virus-invaded body cells and cancer cells.   killer T  
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_____ cells bind with specific antigens presented by macrophages.   Helper T  
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Helper T cells release _______ and stimulate the production of killer T cells and more B cells.   Lymphokines  
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Killer T cells also reject ____ grafts.   body  
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______ cells slow down the activity of B and T cells once the infection is controlled.   Suppressor T  
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_____ cells are the descendants of activated B and T cells that remain in the body for years, allowing the body to respond to future infections.   Memory  
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_______ engulf and digest antigens and present them to T cells for recognition.   Macrophages  
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_________ are chemicals released by T cells.   lymphokines  
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____ keeps macrophages in the inflamed and infected area.   MIF  
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_______ are chemicals produced by macrophages.   Monokines  
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____ kills tumor cells and attracts granular leukocytes.   TNF  
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_________ causes the lysis of microorganisms and enhances the inflammatory response.   compliment  
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_____ is a mechanical barrier.   skin  
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______ , in tears and saliva, attacks bacteria.   lysozyme  
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______ ______ trap microoganisms and debris   mucous membrane  
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_____ _____ in the stomach destroys most microorganisms.   Hydrochloric acid  
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______ ______ is characterized by an abnormal enlargement of the spleen caused by hemorages that develop from the stomach and fluid accumulating in the abdomen.   splenic anemia  
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______ _____ is a disease of the lymphatic system with historical implications.   bubonic plaque  
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________ is an inflammation of the lymphatic vessels with acompanying red streaks visible in the skin.   lymphangitis  
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_______ is an inflammation of lymph nodes or glands.   lymphadenitis.  
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______ is a tumor of lymphatic tissue.   lymphoma  
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______ are hypersensitive reactions to common , normal, harmless environmental substances referred to as allergens.   allergies  
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_______ is an abnormal enlargement of the spleen   splenomegaly  
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