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2023 SEM 1 ANAPHY (LEC) > Lymphatic System > Flashcards

Lymphatic System Flashcards

1
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what are the functions of lymphatic system

A

defense
liquid absorption
maintenance of fluid balance

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2
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what are the 3 groups of tonsils

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pharyngeal tonsils
palatine tonsils
lingual tonsils

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3
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what are the 3 superficial aggregations of lymph nodes on each side of the body

A

inguinal nodes
cervical nodes
axillary nodes

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4
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functions of lymph nodes

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activates immune system
remove pathogens from lymph (filters)

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5
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identify the pulp of the spleen:
lymphatic tissue surrounding the arteries within the spleen

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white pulp

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6
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identify the pulp of the spleen:
associated with the veins that consists of a fibrous network, filled with macrophages and red blood cells

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red pulp

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7
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spleen filters the _____

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blood

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8
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functions of spleen

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act as a reservoir for blood
filters blood
detect and respond to foreign substances in the blood
destroys old and damaged RBC

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9
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it is located in the superior mediastinum

A

thymus

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10
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it is located in the superior corner of the abdominal cavity

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spleen

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11
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it is the site for maturation of T cells

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thymus

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12
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thymus produces

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T cells

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13
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the ability to resist damage from pathogens (microorganisms), harmful chemicals (toxins) and internal threats (cancer cells)

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immunity

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14
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what are the 2 immunity system

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innate
adaptive

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15
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identify the type of immunity system:
body recognizes and destroys pathogens
and the response improves each time the pathogen is encountered

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adaptive immunity

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16
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identify the type of immunity system:
body recognizes and destroys certain pathogens and respond in the same each time the body is exposed

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innate immunity

17
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what are the 2 subdivisions of adaptive immunity

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antibody-mediated immunity
cell-mediated immunity

18
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what are the 4 adaptive immunity

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physical barriers
chemical mediators
WBC
inflammatory response

19
Q

antibody-mediated immunity involves ______

A

B cells

20
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cell-meditated immunity involves _______

A

specific T cells

21
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it is the ability of adaptive immunity to recognize a particular substance

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specificity

22
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it is the ability of adaptive immunity to “remember” previous encounters with a particular substance

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memory

23
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identify the innate immunity:
prevent pathogens and chemicals from entering the body

A

physical barriers

24
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identify the innate immunity:
destroy pathogens or prevent their entry into the cells

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chemical mediators

25
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identify the innate immunity:
The most important cellular components of immunity

A

white blood cells

26
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WBC is produced in the _________ and _______ and released into the blood

A

red bone marrow
lymphatic tissues

27
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it is a group of more than 20 proteins found in blood plasma

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complement

28
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proteins that protect the body against viral infections

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interferons

29
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identify the phagocytic cells:
the ingestion and destruction of particles by cells (phagocytes)

A

phagocytosis

30
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identify the phagocytic cells:
usually the first white blood cells to enter infected tissues from the blood

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neutrophils

31
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identify the phagocytic cells:
monocytes that leave the blood and enter tissues and appears in infected tissues after neutrophils

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macrophages

32
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identify the cells of inflammation:
it is a motile white blood cells that can leave the blood and enter infected tissues

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basophils

33
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identify the cells of inflammation:
non-motile cells in connective tissue

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mast cells

34
Q

identify the cells of inflammation:
recognize tumor cells or virus-infected cells and destroy target cells

A

natural killer cells

35
Q

identify the cells of inflammation:
participate in inflammation associated with allergies and asthma

A

eosinophils

36
Q

basophil and mast cells are derived from ______

A

red bone marrow

37
Q

identify the cells of inflammation:
it is produced in bone marrow

A

natural killer cells

2023 SEM 1 ANAPHY (LEC) (15 decks)

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