Lymphatic System Flashcards

1
Q

Lymph Node

A

battlefield of bacteria and
WBC

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2
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Inflamed Lymph Node

A

there is an infection in our body

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3
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First Line of Defense

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  • First immune response is to expel
  • Ex: vomiting
  • If first line of defense cannot make
    it, second line of defense will act
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4
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Second Line of Defense

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  • Action of WBCs
  • Signals the third line of defense
  • Macrophages and Phagocytes will
    release Cytokines (CD8) and
    Interleukins (CD4)
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5
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CD4 (Interleukins)

A

responsible to fight against infection

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6
Q

CD8 (Cytokines)

A

fights cancer cells

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7
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Third Line of Defense

A
  • Adaptive immune system
  • The action of T Cells, B Cells, Plasma cells, and Antibodies
  • Stimulated when the disease is identified or specific
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8
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Dendritic Cells

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– acts as a bridge between innate and adaptive immune system
- Carries the antigen to certain WBC to initiate a response

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9
Q

last one to act that
will fight infection

A

Antibodies

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