Test 2 Flashcards

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What are the functions of the tonsils, spleen, & thymus?

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They function as filters removing microorganisms

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What does the term lymph node refers to?

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Specialize lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the blood stream

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T-cells are antigens, meaning that each one responds to usually one antigen
TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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Non specific defenses include the bodies 1st line of protection, commonly called the barrier defense
TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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A substance product by the body that destroys an antigen in the body?

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Antibody

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The lymphatic system includes what?

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Lymph fluid, vessels, & nodes

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Immun/o means what?

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Safe

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What are signs & symptoms of AIDS

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Fatigue, coughing, bruising or bleeding

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Lympth __________ take lymph from the tissues to the vessels

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Capillaries

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What means germ or bud?

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Blast/o

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Which of the following is a major location of the lymph nodes

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> A. Axillary region
B. thoracic
C. Spleen
D. Thymus

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What is the primary gland of the lymph system?

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Thymus

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