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Lymphatic & immune

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Interstitial Fluid Fluid in spaces between cells
Pathogens A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease..
Antigens Foreign substances the body does not recognize in the surfaces of pathogens.
Immunoglobulins Also known as antibodies
Anaphylaxis Life threatening allergic response
Autoimmune disease Condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body.
Immunocompetent Normal functioning immune system.
Immunodeficient, Immunosuppressed, Immunocompromised A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious diseases and cancer is compromised or entirely absent.
Opportunistic infections Infections a normal immune system would be able to fight off.
What is the name of the fluid that lymphatic vessels carry? A colorless fluid called Lymph.
What are the three duties of the lymphatic vessels? 1.To fight infections, 2. Transport fluid from body tissues into the blood circulation, 3. To get rid of waste products.
Spleen The largest organ in the lymphatic system.
What is the largest organ in the lymphatic system? Spleen
Lymphatic System Works with the immune system
Immune system Protects against pathogens.
Where is the Thymus located? its located posterior to the sternum.
Who is the Thymus larger in? its larger in children, atrophies in adolescence.
What is the first response to fight infections? Inflammation
What does a fever do? Helps the immune system fight infections.
T cells are known as? The attacking cells.
B cells are known as? The cells that make antibodies.
What two cells recognize antigens in the body? T cells & B cells
Antibodies Are Y shaped & produces to respond to specific antigens.
Naturally acquired active immunity person is exposed to pathogen, develops the disease and become immune to it.
Artificially acquired active immunity. From injection of a vaccination, body makes antibodies and memory cells.
Naturally acquired passive immunity Passed from mother to child
Artificially acquired passive immunity. Injected with antibodies by injection or infusion made by someone else.
Examples of Anaphylaxis Bee stings, Peanuts, shellfish & latex
Examples of Autoimmune disease Grave disease, Lupus, Multiple sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Guilliana-Barre syndrome.
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