CH 6 The Lymphatic and Immune System

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A Large collection of lymph nodes located in the axilla ( Armpit)

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Axillary Nodes

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One of two types of specific immunity that exist in the body, it is primarily mediated by B cells; also called humoral immunity

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Anitbody-Mediated ( humoral) Immunity

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One of two types of specific immunity that exist in the body, it is primarily mediated by T-Cells

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Cell-Mediated Immunity

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Large collection of lymph nodes located in the neck

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Cervical Nodes

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Tissue with no clear boundary that blends with surrounding tissue and contains lymphocytes and other cells

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Diffuse Lymphatic tissue

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A Large collection of lymph nodes located in the groin

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Inguinal Nodes

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One of three sets of lymphatic organs that comprise the tonsils, they are located on the posterior margin of the tissue and help protect the body from bacteria introduced into the mouth and nose

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Lingual Tonsils

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Round or bean-shaped structure interspersed along the course of the lymph vessels, which filter the lymph and serve as a source of lymphocytes

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Lymph Nodes

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Tissue that is denser than diffuse lympathic tissue, found in the loose connective tissue of the digestive, respirtyory, and urinary system

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Lymph Nodules

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Thin-walled vessels through which lymph circulates through the body, they travel close to the major arteries and veins

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Lymph vessels

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One of two great lymph vessels, it empties into the subclavian vein

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Lymphatic Duct

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A passive circulatory system that transports a plasma-like liquid called lymph, a thin fluid that bathes the tissues of the body

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Lymphatic System

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A type of white blood cell that helps fight infection that provide immunity

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Lymphocytes

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Cells that leave the bloodstream and enter diseased tissue after the neutrophils and are responsible for the later stage of fighting infectione, including the disposal of dead bacteria

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Macrophages

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The spreading of disease from one part of the body to another, especially with man forms of cancer

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Metastasize

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Immune response that is predictable each time the bod is exposed to particular challenge

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Nonspecific Immunity

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One of three sets lymphatic organs that comprise the tonsils. They are located in the back of the throat, on each side of the posterior opening of the oral cavity, and help protect the body form bacteria introduced into the mouth and nose

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Palatine Tonsils

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The process of ingesting and destroying foreign matter by certain types of leukocytes

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Phagocytosis

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One of three sets of lymphatic organs that comprise the tonsils, they are located near the internal opening of the nasal cavity and help protect the body from bacteria introduced into the mouth and nose. Also called adenoids

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Pharyngeal Tonsils

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The immune response to given substance that is faster and stronger after each subsequent exposure

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Specific immunity

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An organ of the lymphatic system that is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen and consists of two types of lymph tissue: (Red Pulp; (venous drainage) and White Pulp (arterial drainage). that are associated with drainage of the spleen

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Spleen

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A triangular- shaped gland located below the sternum in the superior mediastinum that produces lymphocytes ( Large in infants, shrinks at we get older.)

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Thymus

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A response of the immune system that results in the influx of cells and other chemicals to fight a foreign challenge.
the most common chemicals are histamin, kinins, complement,prostaglandines, leukotrienes, pyrogen, and interferon

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Inflammatory Response

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Prevents back flow through the vessels

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Valves

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Has to passe through at least one to return back the bloodstream

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Lymph Node

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Are the most important component of the immune system

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Leukocytes

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these are also called nodes

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Glands

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Comprised of 80% to 85% of total serum antibody and is responsible for numerous actions: ex Rh antigens that destroy the fetus

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IgG

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Common means of disease transmission form person to person

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Air born, body substance , injection , and oral transmission

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Infectious disease that is spread through droplets from coughing and sneezing ( prevalent in nursing homes, homeless shelters, hospitals, prisons, migrant farms, IV drug users.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Bacteria

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UTI

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Viruse

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AIDS, Common Cold

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Fungi

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Athletes Foot, Valley fever

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Protozoans

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Malaria

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Nematodes

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Anal itch

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prions

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Mad cow, strep throat

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Certain body sites are normally colonized by various bacteria. Help keep homeostasis. Located in the gastrointestinal tract

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E Coli

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Genetic or natural passive immunity results when antibodies produced by the mother cross the placenta barrier to provide protection against fetal infections

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Natural Immunity

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Develops in one’s life time and is a reaction in the body occuring as a result of natural exposure to invaders or from a deliberate exposure to an antigen

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Acquired Immunity

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Frequent infections diseases in the prehospital setting

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Pneumonia and hepatitis