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1
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Lymphatic system function

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Defending the body against infectious disease

2
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Lymphatic vessel structure

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Lymphatic vessels resemble thin walled veins with extra valves in structure

3
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The thymus contains …

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Many immature T cells in its cortex

4
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Spleen contains white pulp that consists of

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Lymphocytes and macrophages

5
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The spleen contains red pulp that

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Performs functions related to the blood cells

6
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First line of defense against pathogens

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Includes the skin and mucous membranes

7
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All of the following mechanisms actually expel pathogens from the body

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  • vaginal secretion
  • emesis ( vomiting )
  • urination
8
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Inflammation

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Is a tissue response to injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat and pain

9
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Immunity differs from nonspecific defenses in that (3)

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  • it provides protection against specific foreign antigens
  • displays memory
  • requires distinction b/w self and mom self antigens
10
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Antigens structure

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Often a large protein molecules

11
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Antigens have immunogenicity

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  • can provoke immune responses

- have reactivity

12
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Antigens can react with

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The cells or antibodies they provoked

13
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Immunological memory

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Provides rapid response to subsequent infections by the same pathogen

14
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Immunological memory function due to

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due to presence on long-lasting antibodies and very long-lasting lymphocytes, and provokes the basis for vaccination

15
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Lymphatic system absorbs …

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  • absorbs fats from the digestive system

- reabsorb fluid lost from the capillaries and transport it to the blood