Lymphatic Terms

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specializes in diagonising and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity

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allergist

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specializes in diagonising and treating conditions of the immune system

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immunologist

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specializes in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders

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oncologist

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What are the 3 primary functions of the lymphatic system?

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absorb fats from the small intestine, remove waste from tissues, provide aid to the immune system

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small finger-like projections that line the small intestine

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villi

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transports lymph from tissues throughout the body and returns the fluid to the venous circulation

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lymphatic circulation

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another name for the lymphatic system

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secondary circulatory system

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How are the cardiovascular system and lymphatic system different?

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lymph flows in one direction, lymph flows in a closed system, lymph does not have a pump, lymph is clear, lymph is filtered by nodes

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plasma from arterial blood that flows out of capillaries and into the space between the cells

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interstitial fluid

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microscopic tubes located near the surface of the body that lymph travels through

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lymphatic capillaries

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vessels that carry lymph, have valves to prevent backflow

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lymphatic vessels

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duct that collects lymph from the right side of the head and neck, upper right quadrant of the body and the right arm

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right lymphatic duct

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Where does the right lymphatic duct empty?

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right subclavian vein

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duct that collects lymph from the left side of the head and neck, upper left quadrant of the trunk, left arm, entire lower trunk, and both legs

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thoracic duct

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Where does the thoracic duct empty?

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left subclavian vein

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small organs containing special lymphocytes to filter lymph and destroy pathogens

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lymph nodes

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How many nodes are located on the larger vessels?

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400-700

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lymph nodes located along the sides of the neck

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cervical lymph nodes

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lymph nodes located under the arms

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axillary lymph nodes

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lymph nodes located in the groin area

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inguinal lymph nodes

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pertainig to the lymphatic system; resembling lymph or lymphatic tissue

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lymphoid

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three masses of lymphoid tissue that form a protective ring around the back of the nose and upper throat

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tonsils

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tonsils located in the nasopharynx

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adenoids

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tonsils located on the left and right sides of the throat

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palatine tonsils

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tonsils located at the base of the tongue

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lingual tonsils

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gland located above the heart that is largely composed of lymphatic tissue

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thymus

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part that hangs from the lower portion of the large intestine that may play an important role in the immune system

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appendix

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spots of lymphoid tissue located on the walls of the ileum

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Peyer's patches

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saclike mass of lymphoid tissue in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen

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spleen

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What are the functions of the spleen?

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filter blood, form lymphocytes and monocytes, destroy worn-out red blood cells, store extra erythrocytes

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disease-producing microorganisms

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pathogens

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substances that produces allergic reactions

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allergens

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poisonous substances

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toxins

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potentially life-threatening cancer cells

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malignant cells

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first line of defense against organisms

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intact skin

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traps breathed in foreign matter with hair and mucous membranes

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respiratory system

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uses acids and enzymes to destroy invaders consumed with food or swallowed

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digestive system

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reaction that labels an antigen as potentially dangerous so it can be recognized and destroyed by other cells

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antigen-antibody reaction

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any subatance that the body regards as being foreign

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antigen

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disease-fighting protein created to respond to the presence of a specific antigen

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antibody

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bind with specific antigens during the antigen-antibody response

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immunoglobulins

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specialized white blood cells that produces antibodies

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plasma cells

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white blood cells that are formed in the bone marrow and act as specialized antibodies

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lymphocytes

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being modified to perform a specific function

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differentiation

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specialized lymphocytes that produce and secrete antibodies

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B cells

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When are B cells most effective?

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When the viruses and bacteria are circulating in the blood.

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antibodies found in blood serum and lymph

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immunoglobulin G

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antibodies produced to fight ingested antigens, found in sweat, saliva, tears

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immunoglobulin A

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antibodies found in circulating body fluids, first antibodies to appear during initial exposure

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immunoglobulin M

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antibodies found only on the surface of B cells

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immunoglobulin D

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antibodies produced in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes; responsible for allergic reactions

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immunoglobulin E

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type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills invading cells

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macrophage

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large white blood cell that can destroy substances by phagocytosis

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phagocyte

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group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood inactively, activated by contact with nonspecific antigens, marks the invaders for destruction

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complement

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state of being resistant to a specific disease

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immunity

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example of naturally acquired active immunity

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having and recovering from the disease

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example of naturally acquired passive immunity

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mother's milk

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example of artificially acquired active immunity

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vaccines

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example of artificially acquired passive immunity

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antivenom

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weakened virus

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attenuated virus