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Immune/Lymphatic System Quiz Flashcards

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What are the 4 functions of the spleen?

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1) Phagocytosis
2) Storage of blood
3) Immune response
4) Erythropoiesis

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Lymph

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Fluid in the tissue spaces that carries protein molecules and other substances back to the blood

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Lymphatic vessels

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Permit only one way movement of the lymph

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Lymphatic capillaries

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Tiny blind ended tubes distributed in tissue spaces

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Lacteals

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Located in the intestinal wall, and absorb fat

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Right lymphatic duct

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Drains lymph into the blood veins form the upper right extremity and right side of the head, neck and upper torso

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Thoracic duct

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Largest lymphatic vessel, contains the cisterna chyli. Drains lymph from about 3/4 of our body

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Cisterna chyli

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Enlarged pouch located in the Thoracic duct

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Thymus

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Lymphoid tissue organ located in the mediastinum (middle sternum)
Weighs about 35-40g and produce T-cells

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Thymosins

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Secret hormones

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Involution

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When lymphoid tissue is turned into fat

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Lymph nodes

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Filter lymph and WBC are produced there

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Flow of lymph:

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To node via several afferent lymph vessels and drained. More afferent lymph vessels than efferent lymph vessels

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Tonsils

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Composed of three masses of lymphoid tissue around the openings of the mouth and throat

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3 types of tonsils

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1) Palatine tonsils
2) Pharyngeal tonsils
3) Lingual tonsils

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Spleen

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Largest lymphoid organ in the body. Holds 1 pint of blood.

Functions include: phagocytosis of bacteria and old RBC and acts as a blood reservoir

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Phagocytosis

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When a cell eats bacteria and absorbs it back

18
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3 types ofNonspecific immunity

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1) Skin
2) Tears and mucus
3) Inflammation

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Immune system

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Protects the body from pathological bacteria, foreign tissues cells and cancerous cells. Made up of specialized cells and molecules

20
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Specific immunity

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The ability of the body to recognize, respond to, and remember harmful substances or bacteria

21
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Inherited it Inborn immunity

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Inherited immunity to certain diseases from birth

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Acquired immunity

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Natural immunity- exposes to causative age by NOT deliberate
Active- active disease produces immunity
Passive- immunity passes from mother to fetus through the placenta or through breast feeding

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Artificial immunity

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Exposure to causative agent IS deliberate
Active- vaccination results in immunity
Passive- protective material developed in another individuals immune system and given to previously non immune individuals

24
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What is lymphedema?

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The swelling of an arm or leg caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system

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