Ummune And Lymphatic Flashcards
Functions of the Lymphatic system include absorbing ____ and ___ ________ ________
Fats, fat soluble vitamins
Villi
Finger like projections that line the small intestine
Blood vessels
Absorb nutrients from digested food
Lacteals
Absorb fat- soluble vitamins to be transported through the body
Lymph Fluid
Clear fluid that transports waste products out of the space between the cells
Lymphatic vessels and ducts
( located deep in tissues) carry lymph fluid and prevent back flow
Lymph Nodes
Contain lymphocytes that can destroy pathogens
Cervical
Sides of the neck
Axillary
Located in the armpits
Inguinal
Located in groin
Tonsils
3 masses of lymphatic tissue located on the back of the nose and upper throat ( sides)
Adenoids
(Nasopharyngeal) Across the top
Thymus
Endocrine gland that assists the immune system
Peyer’s Patch
Help protect against the entry of pathogens through the digestive tract
(Vermiform) Appendix
Protects Gaia at entry if pathogens through digestive track
Spleen
Inferior to diaphragm
Hemolytic function
Destroys worn- out RBC and releases their hemoglobin to be reused
Hemoglobin
Delivers oxygen to tissues
Compliment System Cells
Proteins that circulate in inactive form ( combine with antibodies to dissolve pathogens)
Pathogens
Disease producing microorganisms
Allergens
Substances that produce allergic reactions
Toxins
Poisonous or harmful substances
Malignant cells
Life threatening cancer cells