Lymphatic System Flashcards
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What is a lymph?
A
A clear yellow fluid that fills the spaces around body cells
1
Q
What are the functions of the lymphatic system?
A
Fight infection
Drain tissue fluid back into the blood stream
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Q
What is a lymph made up of?
A
Proteins
Fats
Lymphocytes
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Q
What are lymphocytes? What are the main 2 types?
A
White blood cells that protect the body against pathogens
B cells
T cells
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Q
What are B cells? What do they produce?
A
Stimulated to enlarge & multiply, these turn into plasma cells
Produce antibodies that destroy or neutralize invading pathogens
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Q
What are the 2 types of T cells?
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Killer T cells
Helper t cells
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What are killer T cells?
A
Are stimulated to multiply when abnormal body cells are present & destroy them
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What are helper T cells?
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Aid the activity of B cells & T cells
