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Isoimmunity
Sensitivity to antigen of another individual of
same species
.
Example: Blood Types
Autoimmunity
Sensitivity to your
antigens
Allergy
Hypersensitivity to
harmless
material
What are the 3
functions
of the lymphatic system
1.
Filters
extra cellular fluid for pathogens
2.
Connects
to circulatory system
3. Makes cells the
fight
disease
Immune Deficiancy
Makes the immune system less powerful
Antibodies
are like...
bullets
The
Spleen
is like...
a recycling center
The
Lymph
is like...
Dirty Oil
The
Lymph Node
is like...
an oil filter
The Spleen does what? (3)
Filters
destroys worn RBCs
Salvages Iron
Tonsils do what?
Protect against bacteria or viruses from the outside
What does the Thymus do? (2)
Make T cells
Produce Hormone thymosin for the Maturation of T cells
What do Lymph nodes do? (2)
Filter lymph of bacteria and more
Make WBCs`
Lymph Vessels
Passage way
--------Large pores allow large protiens
--------Right Lymphatic and Thoracic duct-connect lymph sytem and circulatory system
Red Part?
Artery
Pink Part?
Blood Capillaries
Green Part?
Lymph Capillaries
Blue Part?
Lymph node
Phagocytes (3)
Neutro
phils
monocytes
macrophages
B Stem Cells ()
Immature B-in marrow
Activated B-IB that came in contact with antigen
Plasma B - Kills foreign cells
Memory B- Acts second time to foreign cells
Humoral Immunity (antibody-mediated immunity)
T Cells do what? (3)
Kills Cells Directly
Flags it for macrophage
cell-mediated immunity
Why can't the spleen be repaired?
it is so soft and spongy
Hogkins Disease
enlarged nodes in the neck that gradually move to the rest of the system
Lymph does what?
asorbs fats from intestines
Lymph enters through...
afferents
Lymph exits through...
efferent
Author
12mjsiec
ID
79434
Card Set
Lymphatic System
Description
Lymphatic System
Updated
2011-04-13T22:58:46Z
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