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List and describe 4 main functions of lymphatic system.
- 1. recycling fluids lost from cardio system
- 2. transporting pathogens to the lymph nodes to be destroyed
- 3. storage and maturation of some WBC
- 4. absorbtion of glycerol and fatty acids from foods
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Describe lymph capillaries
carries lymph around the body
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Describe lymph
fluid from interstitial spaces. contains WBC
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Describe lymphatic vessels
similar to veins. lymph capillaries empty into lymphatic vessels
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Describe lymph nodes
small pieces of lymphoid tissue located along lymphatic vessels. nodes filter and destroy pathogens.
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What are 2 functions of the spleen?
- 1. removes and destroys old, damaged RBC
- 2. filters pathogens from the bloodstream
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What role does the thymus play in the immune system?
fights infections. produces lymphocytes that mature into a type of WBC (T-lymphocytes). large in children.
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What is an antigen?
cell fingerprint. molecules on the outer surface of membranes that can be used to identify each other.
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Describe innate immunity.
immunity we are born with.
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Give 3 examples of leukocytes.
- 1. neutrophils
- 2. eosinophils
- 3. basophils
- 4. monocytes
- 5. lymphocytes
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What does a Helper T cell do?
ACTIVATES other parts of adaptive immunity
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What does a Regulatory T cell do?
REGULATES immune response.
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What does a Memory T cell do?
REMEMBERS pathogens after exposure.
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What is a cytokine?
proteins produced by damaged tissues and WBC that stimulate immune response
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What is interferon?
warns other cells. a cytokine produced by cells that have been infected by a virus.
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What is tumor necrosis factor? (TNF)
causes cell death. stimulates macrophages.
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Describe inflammation.
swelling, pain, heat, redness
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What is difference between immunodeficiency disorder and an autoimmune disorder?
- immunodeficiency is underactive immune system.
- autoimmune attacks itself.
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What is pathogen?
disease causing agent.
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List 5 major locations for lymph nodes.
- 1. cervical
- 2. axillary
- 3. inguinal
- 4. pelvic
- 5. abdominal
- 6. popliteal
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Cancer that has entered lymph nodes is in this stage.
third.
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The thoracic duct of the lymphatic system empties into this blood vessel.
left subclavian vein.
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What is lymphatic facilitation? (LF)
light massage techniques to remove excess fluid
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What is complete decongestive therapy? (CDT)
compression bandages, skin care, exercise, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
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What is homeostasis?
balanced internal environment
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What are the initial terminal lymph vessels?
entry point for metabolic waste, protein, and cell fluid
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What is the cysterna chyli and where is it located?
collecting duct for lymph. deep in abdomen.
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What is the terminus and where is it located?
catchment for lymph nodes. under clavicle.
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What is the primary function of the lymph nodes?
- 1. remove non-organic material
- 2. collect lymph
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What is the watershed?
superficial drainage patterns in different areas of the body
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What are 5 contraindications for LF?
- 1. thrombosis
- 2. major heart problems
- 3. lymphedema
- 4. infection
- 5. blood clots (embolism)
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What are 5 attributes of LF?
- 1. light
- 2. rhythmic
- 3. slow
- 4. toward lymph flow
- 5. stretch and release
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What are the three steps to giving a body wrap?
- 1. exfoliate
- 2. product
- 3. hydrate
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List 3 contraindications to body wraps.
- 1. phobia
- 2. pregnancy
- 3. cuts and abrasions
- 4. allergies
- 5. high blood pressure
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