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lymph   The fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, & dead blood cells from the tissues  
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lymphatic vessels & ducts   returns lymph from the tissue to the circulatory system  
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lymph nodes   filter pathogens & harmful substances from the lymph  
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tonsils & adenoids   protect the entry into the respiratory system  
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spleen   filters foreign materials from the blood. Maintains the appropriate balance between cells & plasma in the blood. Destroys worn-out blood cells, releases hemoglobin, acts as a blood reservoir, & stores platelets  
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bone marrow   produces blood cells  
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lymphocytes   the specialized white blood cells that play an important role in immune reactions  
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thymus   secretes the endocrine thymosin that aids in the maturation of T lymphocytes for use by the immune system  
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immune system   defends the body against harmful substances, such as pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, toxins, & malignant cells  
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The 3 primary functions of the lymphatic system are:   absorbing fats & fat-soluable vitamins from the small intestine, removing waste from tissues, providing aid to the immune system  
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lacteals   are specialized structures of the lymphatic system that line the small intestine  
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Lacteals do what?   fats & fat-soluable vitamins that cannot be absorbed directly into the bloodstream are absorbed & transported  
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Structures of the Lymphatic System include:   lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen & thymus  
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lymphocytes   are specialized white blood cells  
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lymph   is a clear, watery fluid that transports waste products & proteins out of the spaces between the cells of the body tissues. It also destroys bacteria or other pathogens that are present in the tissues  
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interstitial fluid   AKA intercellular or tissue fluid, is plasma from arterial blood that flows out of the capillaries & into the spaces between the cells.  
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Interstitial Fluid does what?   transports food, oxygen, & hormones to the cells  
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reabsorbed   means to be taken up again by the body  
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What percentage of Interstitial fluid is reabsorbed by the capillaries?   90%...then it's returned to the venous circulation  
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What happens to the other 10%?   becomes lymph. It is transported by the lymphatic vessels & is filtered by lymph nodes located along these vessels  
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lymphatic capillaries   are microscopic, blind-ended tubes located near the surface of the body  
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Lymphatic capillaries do what?   separate briefly to allow lymph to enter the capillary, & the action of the cells as they close forces the lymph to flow forward  
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Lymph flows from...   the lymphatic capillaries into the progressively larger lymphatic vessels  
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Where are the lymphatic vessels located?   deeper within the tissues. Like veins, lymphatic vessels have valves to prevent the backward flow of lymph  
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right lymphatic duct   collects lymph from the right side of the head & neck, the upper right quadrant of the body & the right arm. It empties into the right subclavian vein  
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thoracic duct   the largest lymphatic vessel in the body, collect lymph from the left side of the head & neck, the upper left quadrant of the trunk, the left arm & the entire lower portion of the trunk & both legs.  
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The thoracic duct empties where?   into the left subclavian vein  
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lymph nodes   are small, bean-shaped  
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Unfiltered lymph nodes flows:   into the nodes, & here the lymphocytes destroy harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses & malignant cells & filter the lymph to remove additional impurities.  
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After these process are complete, the lymph:   leaves the node & continues its journey to again become part of the venous circulation  
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tonsils   are 3 masses of lymphoid tissue that form a protective ring around the back of the nose & the upper throat  
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adenoids   AKA the nasopharyngeal tonsils, are located in the nasopharynx  
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palatine tonsils   are located on the left & right sides of the throat in the area that is visible through the mouth  
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palatine   means referring to the hard & soft palates  
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lingual tonsils   are located at the base of the tongue  
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lingual   means pertaining to the tongue  
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thymus   is located superior to the heart; although it's composed largely of lymphoid tissue, it is an endocrine gland that assists the immune system  
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peyer's patches   are located on the walls of the ileum  
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ileum   is last section of the small intestine  
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The Vermiform Appendix & Peyer's Patches   protect against the entry of invaders through the digestive system  
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spleen   is a saclike mass of lymphoid tissue located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen  
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The spleen:   filters microorganisms & other foreign material from the blood  
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The spleen also:   forms lymphocytes & monocytes, which are specialized white blood cells with roles in the immune system  
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hemolytic   function of destroying worn-out red blood cells & releasing their hemoglobin for reuse  
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The spleen also stores:   extra erythrocytes & maintains the appropriate balance between these cells & the plasma of the blood  
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When does the thymus reach maximum development?   during puberty & gradually gets smaller  
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The primary function of the immune system:   is to maintain good health & to protect the body from harmful substances  
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pathogens   which are disease-producing microorganisms  
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allergens   which are substances that produce allergic reactions  
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toxins   which are poisonous or harmful substances  
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intact skin   wraps the body in a physical barrier that prevents invading organisms from entering the body  
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intact   means there are no cuts, scrapes, open sores or breaks in the skin  
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respiratory system   traps breathed-in foreign matter with nose hairs & the moist mucous membrane lining of the respiratory system  
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digestive system   uses the acids & enzymes produced by the stomach to destroy invaders that are swallowed or consumed with food  
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The structures of the lymphatic system:   & specialized white blood cells, work together in specific ways to attack & destroy pathogens that have succeeded in entering the body  
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antigen-antibody reaction   AKA the immune reaction, involves binding antigens to antibodies  
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antigen   is any substance that the body regards are being foreign, & includes viruses, bacteria, toxins & transplanted tissues  
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antibody   is a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen  
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immunoglobulins   bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response; secreted by plasma cells, are AKA antibodies  
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lymphocytes   are white blood cells that are formed in bone marrow as stem cells  
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lymph/o   lymph  
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-cytes   cells  
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maturation   means the process of becoming mature  
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differentiation   means to be modified to perform a specific function  
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B cells   AKA B lymphocytes that produce & secrete antibodies  
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B cells are most effective against:   viruses & bacteria circulating in the blood  
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T cells   AKA T lymphocytes, are small lymphocytes that mature in the thymus as a result of exposure to the hormone thymosin  
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interferon   is a family of proteins produced by the T cells whose specialty is fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication  
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lymphokines   which are produced by the T cells, direct the antigen-antibody response by signaling between the cells of the immune system  
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macrophage   is a type of white blood cell that surrounds & kills invading cells  
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thymosin   hormone  
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macro   large  
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-phage   a cell that eats  
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phagocyte   is a large white blood cell that can destroy substances such as cell debris, dust, pollen & pathogens by the process of phagocytosis  
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complement   is a group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form & are activated by contact with nonspecific antigens such as foreign blood cells or bacteria. Then mark foreign invaders & attracts phagocytes to destroy them.  
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immunity   is the state of being resistant to a specific disease  
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natural immunity   is passed from the mother to her fetus before birth  
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passive immunity   is passed from the mother to her child after birth through breast milk  
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acquired immunity   AKA active immunity, is the production of antibodies against a specific antigen by the immune system either by contracting an infectious disease such as chickenpox  
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artificial immunity   given through immunizations  
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general health:   if the immune system is compromised by this, it cannot be fully effective  
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age:   older individuals usually have more acquired immunity; however, their immune systems tend to respond less quickly & effectively to new challenges  
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heredity:   genes & genetic disorders affect the individual's general health & the functioning of his or her immune system.  
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opportunistic infection   is caused by a pathogen that does not normally produce an illness in healthy humans  
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pathogen   is a microorganism that causes a disease in humans  
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microorganism   is a living organism that is so small it can be seen only with the aid of a microscope  
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bacteria   are one-celled microscopic organisms; form groups  
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bacilli   are rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria that cause tetanus  
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rickettsia   is a small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks & mites  
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What disease is caused by rickettsia?   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever  
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spirochetes   are spiral-shaped bacteria that have flexible walls & are capable of movement  
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What disease is caused by spirochetes?   lyme disease  
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staphylococci   are a group of about 30 species of bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes  
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What condition does staphylococci cause?   food poisoning  
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staphylococcus aureus   AKA staph aureus, is a form of staphylococci that commonly infects wounds & causes serious problems such as toxic shock syndrome or produces food poisoning; difficult to get rid of  
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streptococci   are bacteria that form a chain  
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What condition does streptococci cause?   strep throat  
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fungus   is a simple parasitic organism  
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yeast   is a type of fungus, formerly known as moniliasis, is now also known as a yeast infection or thrush  
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lesion   pathologic change of tissue due to disease or injury  
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parasite   is a plant or animal that lives on, or within, another living organism at the expense of that organism; ex. malaria  
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viruses   are very small infectious agents that live only by invading other cells  
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