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Lymphatic System ch 15

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The Lymphatic System is:   show
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Functions of Lymphatic system:   show
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show isf& proteins to the cardiosvascular system.  
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show a one way system that begins in the tissues and ends when lymph joins the blood.  
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show ISF which comes from blood plasma.  
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show excess ISF that are blind ended, have one way valves and have large gaps between cells  
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show superficial deep sets that have thin walls which have valves that prevent backflow &lymph nodes situated along them.  
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show Lymphatic vessels that join to form different body regions  
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show Two main channels that drain lymph into venous blood.  
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Right Lymphatic duct receives lymph from:   show
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show Cisterna Chyli (storage pouch)  
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Left lymphatic (thoracic) ducts receives lymph from:   show
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show contract rythmically.  
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show related to fluid volume.volume increases, & creates more of a rapid contraction.  
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show Distributed throughout the body  
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show specialized organs: lymph nodes, thmus, spleen and tonsils  
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Where is the thymus located   show
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show T-cell maturation. Plays a key role in immune system developement before birth and during infancy.  
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What is the function of the lymph nodes?   show
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show To filter lymph.  
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show to protect anything inhaled or taken into the body that is harmful.  
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what are the four functions of the spleen?   show
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What would happen if a person had their spleen removed?   show
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what is MALT?   show
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Where is MALT found?   show
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Tonsils are:   show
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show Remove contaminants from inhaled or swallowed materials.  
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show Appendex-Fingerlike tube of lyphatic tissue attached to large intestine  
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what is a PATHOGEN?   show
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what is an ANTOGEN?   show
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what is PORTAL OF ENTRY?   show
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show Strength of a pathogen  
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show Quantity of a substance an organism is exposed to-beyond a certain threshol, we get sick.  
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Innate Immunity is:   show
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show ability of the body to defend itself against specific invading agents such as bacteria, toxins, viruses, and foreign tissues.  
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show Engulf foreign substances & destory it.  
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show Bind to infected body cells and release an enzyme that destroys abnormal cells.  
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what are the symptoms of inflamation?   show
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How is inflammation beneficial for fighting infection?   show
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show Stimulates phagocytes and increases metabolism and decreases organisms ability to multiply.  
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show 1. Systemically attack specific pathogens 2. Remembers pathogens after inital exposure  
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show 1. Cell mediated Immune Respones 2. Antibody-mediated immune Response  
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show T-cells and cells attacking infected cells  
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show Carried out by B cells Antibodys bind to and inactivate antigens  
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How is adaptive immunity different from nonspecific defenses?   show
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Where do B cells originate?   show
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show extracellular pathogens and destroy antigens with antibodies.  
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show thymus  
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show intercellular pathogens and destroy cells directly  
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what is a macrophage?   show
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show Provides mechanical movement of lymph fluid through one way valves of lymphatic vessels.  
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what causes hypersensititvity?   show
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show drop in blood pressure and interference with breathing  
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show immune system fails to recognize self antigens and attacks the bodys own cells.  
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what is Edema?   show
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show tissue is soft and puffy, hot if recent infection, cool if edema is related to poor circulation.  
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When is massage contraindicated for Edema?   show
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