2.2 Flashcards
___ is structurally similar to a giant lymph node, but contains both leukocytes and erythrocytes
spleen
___ pulp in spleen is filled ONLY with leukocytes
white
___ pulp contains BOTH erythrocytes and leukocytes
red
the spleen breaks down old __ cells
blood
the spleen destroys foreign materials in ___
blood
longer to fight infection if ___ isn’t present
spleen
___ is primarily involved with hormone production
thymus
thymopoietin is T cell ___
production
thymosin is T cell ___
maturation
the thymus assists with destruction of __ cells
T
the non specific defense mechanisms is to __ invasions
prevent
the goal of non specific is to
destroy before entering
Specific mechanisms are __/__ lymphocytes
B/T
this non specific defense is intact keratinized epithelium that prevents foreign material from entering
Skin
the gaps in the skin for the non specific defense are
mouth, nose, vagina, urethra, and anus