Unit 2

Question 1

What is the Lymphatic System?

Answer 1

a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, wastes, and other unwanted materials.

Question 2

True OR False: Lymph travels by way of open ended lymphatc vessels throughout your blood.

Answer 2

True!

Question 3

What are the 3 functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 3

1. Transport WHITE BLOOD CELLS to and drom your lymph nodes. (To fight infections)
2. Absorb digested fats into lymph vessels called Lacteals.
3. Remove excess fluid from tissues/organs (Drainage)

Question 4

What is the function of your Tonsils?

Answer 4

Found in the pharynx. Helps fight infections that enter the body.

Question 5

What is the function of your Spleen?

Answer 5

Acts as a reservoir for blood and a filtering site for lymph.

Question 6

What is the function of your Thymus?

Answer 6

Located in front of the trachea. Contains T cells (helps fight infections)

Question 7

What is the function of your Lymph Nodes?

Answer 7

Mass of tissues that store lymphocytes (white blood cells) and removes bacteria from lymph.

Question 8

What is the function of your Bone Marrow?

Answer 8

The area where ALL blood cells are produced.

Question 9

What is the average number of systolic blood pressure?

Answer 9

120!

Question 10

What is the average number of diastolic blood pressure?

Answer 10

80!

Question 11

Low blood pressure happens when ventricles are _______.

Answer 11

Filling.

Question 12

High blood pressure happens when ventricles are ____________.

Answer 12

Contracting.

Question 13

Diagnosed high blood pressure is called _______.

Answer 13

Hypretension.

Question 14

The Thymus Gland produces what 2 cells?

Answer 14

T-Cells & B-Cells

Question 15

Helper T Cells are responsible for…

Answer 15

sending signals to the B cells to multiply.
activating killer T cells.

Question 16

What are B cells?

Answer 16

Y shaped proteins specific to each pathogen antibodes will clump pathogens together.

Question 17

When is the “Lubb” sound made?

Answer 17

The “Lubb” sound is made from AV valves slamming shut!

Question 18

When is the “Dubb” sound made?

Answer 18

The “Dubb” sound is made from SV valves slamming shut!

Question 19

What is the role of Plasma?

Answer 19

There are several types of plasma proteins that help maintain homeostasis.

Question 19

What are the 4 components of blood?

Answer 19

Plasma, Erythrocytes (RBC), Leukocytes (WBC), Platelets (Thrombocytes).

Question 20

What is the function of Albumins?

Answer 20

Albumins draw water back into the capillaries which helps maintain fluid levels within the body.

Question 21

What is the function of Globulins?

Answer 21

Provides protection against microbes.

Question 22

What is the function of Fibrinogen?

Answer 22

Blood clotting.

Question 23

What is the main role of Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)?

Answer 23

Main role is to transport O2.

Question 24

What is the main function of Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)?

Answer 24

To detect and destroy invading pathogens that enter our bodies.

Question 25

What do Platelets do?

Answer 25

When platelets encounter a damaged blood vessel they release thromboplastin, beginning thr process of clotting our blood. In short, this stops the bleeding.

Question 26

Type O is a Universal ___________.

Answer 26

Donor

Question 27

Type AB is a Universal _____________.

Answer 27

Recipient

Question 28

Who can Universal Donors (Type O) Donate To?

Answer 28

Everyone!

Question 29

Who can Universal Recipiants (Type AB) recieve blood from?

Answer 29

Everyone!

Question 30

Is Osmosis active or inactive?

Answer 30

Inactive.

Question 31

Is Phagoaitosis active or inactive?

Answer 31

Active.

Question 32

A for artery and ___________.

Answer 32

Away!