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Lymphatic
Question | Answer |
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Major Structures associated with the lymphatic system | Tonsils Spleen Thymus Numerous Glands/nodes Vessels Cells that provide body with immunity |
Tonsils | First line of immunity in throat |
Spleen | filtration of blood |
Thymus | maturation of T-cells |
Pros and Cons for Modified Live Vaccine | pros: Immediate and higher level of protection plus longer duration cons: Vaccine induced disease |
Pros and Cons for Killed Vaccine | Pros: Can be used on pregnant animals plus safe Cons: Must be boostered and shorter protection |
Core Vaccines | Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus |
What is an antigen? | Any foreign molecule that is capable of stimulating an immune response |
How does lymphatic fluid travel | No pump (like blood) so relies on gravity and muscle movement that force a passive flow Had unidirectional valves (like veins) to keep moving in one direction Ultimately finds its way back to circulating blood of ducts (lymphatic & thoracic) |