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lymph nodes   small, glandular structures concentrated in the neck, axilla, and groin, which produce and store lymphocytes, and are home to macrophages that filter lymph  
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lymph nodules   masses of lymphoid tissue comprised of macrophages and lymphocytes. lymph nodules are not encapsulated like lymph nodes.  
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thymus   located posterior to the sternum. the thymus is large in children and atrophies after adolescence. it is responsible for the production and maturation of T-cells.  
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spleen   largest lymphoid organ, located in the upper-left abdominal quadrant. it is home to macrophages that filter blood.  
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interstitial fluid   tissue fluid found between cells. once collected and filtered, its called lymph.  
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antigen   foreign substance within the body  
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antibody   protein the body creates in response to specific antigens  
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immunoglobulins   antibodies  
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B-cells   type of lymphocyte that can recognize antigens and responds by turning into plasma cells. these plasma cells then create antibodies against specific antigens.  
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T-cells   type of lymphocyte that can recognize antigens and attaches to them to attack the invading cells directly.  
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monocytes   engulf and destroy pathogens that have been coagulated with antibodies  
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naturally acquired active immunity   this occurs when a person has an infectious disease and then develops antibodies against the pathogen that caused the disease. the antibodies have a memory that prevents future infections by the same pathogen.  
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naturally acquired passive immunity   this is short-lasting immunity passed from mother to child through placenta and breast milk.  
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artificially acquired active immunity   this type of immunity is the result of administering a vaccination. the antibodies are activated by the vaccine and develop memory to recognize the pathogen in the future.  
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artificially acquired passive immunity   also short-lasting immunity, this is created by giving an exposed person antibodies from a person who has previously had the disease.  
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