lymphatic and immune system

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role of lymphatic and immune system

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protect the body from pathogens

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lymphatic

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is more like a filtration system that keeps everything clean and balanced

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immune system

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is like an army, a defender system that goes to battle with the invading pathogen

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four functions of lymphatic system

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1. recycling extra fluid
2. transporting pathogens
3. storage of some WBCs
4. absorption of nutrients

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lymph capillaries

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extra fluid passes more easily into this system

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lymphatic fluid

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the fluid that flows in the lymph capillaries and through the system

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lymph nodes

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catch invading pathogens

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lymphatic vessels empty into

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lymphatic trunks

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lymphatic trunks empty into

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one thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct

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spleen

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clean up waste and debris in our system

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function of the spleen

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filters pathogens
remove and destroy old, damaged, or fragile RBCs

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thymus function

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packed with a type of white blood cells (WBCs) called lymphocytes

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antigens

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indenting whether the cell is supposed to be in the body or not

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antibodies

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your body makes proteins that bind to antigens, eventually destroying them

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innate immunity

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when we are born, already developed.
recognize that something is not you

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adaptive immunity

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recognize the specific invader

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neutrophils

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phagocytosis

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macrophages

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phagocytosis

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basophils and mast cells

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release chemicals to promote inflammation

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natural killer cells (NK cells)

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release chemicals to kill cells displaying foreign antigens

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T lymphocytes (T cells)

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kill pathogens and release chemicals to help with immunity

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B lymphocytes (B cells)

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produce anti-bodies that allow the body to recognize pathogens

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What is an immune system component

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white blood cells

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cytokines

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proteins produced by damaged tissues and WBCs that stimulate the immune response

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signs of inflammation

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swelling, redness, feel hot

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immunodeficiency disorder

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under active immune system

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hypersensitive reaction

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also known as allergy or an allergic reaction
fight harmless antigens

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anaphylaxis

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histamine release caused vasodilation through your the whole body

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active acquired immunization

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where your body makes antibodies

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passive acquired immunization

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where antibodies are injected into your body

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adaptive immunity

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where the body can recognize the specific invader and know who to respond each time

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innate immunity

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first line of defence against invading pathogens

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lymphocytes

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immune cell made of bone marrow
Found in the blood and in lymph tissue

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histamine

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a chemical found in some of the body’s cells

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phagocytosis

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an important process for nutrition in unicellular organisms