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1
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where do you find lymphatic tissue?

A

Spleen. thymus, lymph nodes

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2
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what does the spleen do?

A

removes worn out red blood cells from circulation

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3
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where is the spleen located?

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behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen

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4
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what does the lymphatic duct and thoracic duct deliver

?

A

Lymph fluid

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5
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where does the lymphatic and thoracic duct take the lymph fluid?

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throughout the body to the heart

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6
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whats capable of causing disease?

A

antigens

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7
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what organ is an organ of the lymphatic system?

A

thymus

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8
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what is the largest lymphatic vessel?

A

thoracic duct

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9
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what type of immunity does a mother pass on to her child?

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natural passive immunity

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10
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parkinson’s disease is a nervous disorder resulting from a deficiency of which neurotransmitter?

A

dopamine

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11
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this type of glial cell is a star shaped cell, supports and protects neurons and helps form the blood brain barrier?

A

astrocyte

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12
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what is the blood brain barrier?

A

semipermeable membrane

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13
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what is the purpose of the blood brain barrier?

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allows oxygen and CO2 into the brain

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14
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white fatty substance that surrounds an axon is called?

A

myelin sheath

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15
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part of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the cell body is called?

A

axon

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16
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this glial cell can act as a microbe eating scavenger

A

microglia

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17
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the CNS includes what 2 major things?

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brain and spinal cord

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18
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the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes make up what?

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the cerebrum

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19
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where are the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain located?

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the brain stem

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20
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term for inflammation of a lymphatic vessel

A

lymphangitis

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21
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systemic lupus is an example of what?

A

autoimmune disease

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22
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patient informed you that he had measles as a child, what type of immunity is referred to as what? (long lasting)

A

Natural Active

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23
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whats part of specific immunity?

A

B-T cells

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24
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protein enzymes normally present in the blood in an inactive state, kills foreign cells when their activated by punching holes into a wall of a bacterial cell allowing sodium and water to rush in what are these protein enzymes called?

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complement proteins

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25
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blood cells that are old and damaged are coated with antibodies are removed from the circulation by what?

A

Spleen

26
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the condition in which tissues exhibit swelling because an accumulation of swelling is called?

A

lymphedema

27
Q

which cranial nerve plays a role in many heart. lung, digestive and urinary functions?

A

vagus nerve

28
Q

a staggering gait in an imbalance are most descriptive of?

A

cerebellar dysfunction

29
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which cranial nerve is responsible for the eye movements?

A

ocular motor

30
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which cranial nerve is responsible for sense of smell?

A

olfactory nerve

31
Q

what’s the outermost layer of the meninges?

A

dura mater

32
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whats the middle layer of the meninges?

A

arachnoid mater

33
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the innermost layer of the meniges?

A

pia mater

34
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nerves that originate from the brain are called?

A

cranial nerves

35
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what produces myelin cells in the PNS?

A

schwann cells

36
Q

the hypothalamus, thalamus and pineal gland make up what?

A

diencephalon

37
Q

how many cervical spinal nerve pairs exist in the human body?

A

8

38
Q

a disorder characterized by a reoccurring or chronic seizure episodes is called?

A

epilepsy

39
Q

CVA is commonly referred to as?

A

stroke

40
Q

the largest section of the brain is?

A

cerebrum

41
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large, fluid filled spaces within the brain are called

A

ventricles

42
Q

seen in a sympathetic nervous system response

A

pupils dilating

43
Q

which hormone is secreted by the thymus vessels is called?

A

thymosin

44
Q

tissue fluid that enters the lymphatic vessel is called?

A

lymph fluid

45
Q

small key shaped structure that filters lymph as it flows through the lymphatic vessel is called what?

A

lymph nodes

46
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lymph from the right arm, the right side of the head and the thoracic, go right into this duct?

A

the lymphatic duct

47
Q

a gland, located in the upper thorax is most active during the early life, and is concerned with the processing, and maturation of T lymphocytes also atrofeeds as you are.

A

thymus

48
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3/4 of the body fluids drain into this large duct

A

thoracic duct

49
Q

what are some non modifiable factors?

A

genetics and age

50
Q

gel like tissue that’s used to connect and cushion bones

A

cartilage

51
Q

the power plant of the cell?

A

mitochondria

52
Q

when cancer is spread to another part of the body

A

metastasis

53
Q

when signs and symptoms appear suddenly for a short period of time then disappear is what?

A

acute

54
Q

lining of the mouth is an example of what type of membrane?

A

mucous membrane

55
Q

processing and packaging center of the cell

A

Golgi apparatus

56
Q

single projection extending from a cell surface to help propel it along a cell is called?

A

flagella

57
Q

role of hemoglobin in the RBC is to carry what?

A

Oxygen and carbon dioxide

58
Q

what is the muscle layer of the heart?

A

myocardium

59
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the endocardium is smooth, helps prevent what complication?

A

clots from forming

60
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whats deep vein thrombosis?

A

blood clot in the lower extremities

61
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whats the pace maker of the heart?

A

Sinoatrial node

62
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where does the hepatic portal collect blood from?

A

stomach, intestines and pancreas

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