Chapter 10-12 Flashcards
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Lymphaden/o
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Lymph nodes
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An-
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Without
2
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Lymphangi/o
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Lymph vessels
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Lymph/o
Lymphat/o
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Lymph or lymphatic system
4
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-megaly
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Enlargement
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-phylaxis
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Protection
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-oid
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Resembling
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Tonsill/o
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Lymph node, usually palatine tonsil
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What is the lymphatic system do?
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Maintain fluid balance in the body
9
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What are the four organs composed of lymphoid tissues?
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Tonsils, spleen, thymus gland, appendix
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What’s natural immunity
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Mother to baby
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What’s acquired immunity
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Obtained result of having had a disease of which a special memory remains
Ex: chicken pox
12
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What’s artificial immunity
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Acquired through vaccinations
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CBC
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Complete blood count
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HLA
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Human leukocyte antigen
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RIA
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Radioimmunoassay
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SLE
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
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What are the three parts of the pharynx
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Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
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-Oxus
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Oxygen
