Immune & Lymphatic pp pt5 Flashcards

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Lymphatic Vessels have _____system that begins with lymphatic capillaries, from which the lymph flows to ever-larger lymphatic vessels.

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one way system

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Lymph finally arrives at the thoracic lymphatic ducts that drain into one of the

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two sub-clavian veins.

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The body’s organization regarding the lymph drainage and lymph node function has what two regions

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external and internal

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External regions does lymphatic drainage of the ___, ___, and____

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head, limbs, body cavity walls

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5
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Internal region does lymphatic drainage of the ___,___, and___

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thorax, abdomen, and pelvic cavities

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The major structures dedicated to the circulation, production, storage, or cleaning of lymphocytes include: 4

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  1. BONE MARROW
  2. THYMUS
  3. SPLEEN
  4. LYMPH NODES
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The bone marrow is one of the two primary lymphoid tissues (the other one is the thymus) involved in the production and early selection of

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of lymphocytes

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What is the site for all types of blood cells

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the bone marrow

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9
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the bone marrow is the

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site for all types of blood cells and maturation for B cells

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10
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Site of maturation for B cells is the

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bone marrow

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One of the two primary lymphoid tissues (the other one is the bone marrow) is

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thymus gland

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2 primary lymphoid tissues

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bone marrow and thymus gland

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where is the thymus gland located?

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Located near the trachea and the sternum in the upper thoracic cavity

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Thymus gland is the site of __ and produces

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maturation for T cells, thymic hormones, as we learned in the endocrine system

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An organ found in virtually all vertebrates is

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spleen

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