General
What is the immune system?
The immune system is a complex network of organs, cells and proteins that defends the body against infection, whilst protecting the body's own cells.
Whats the purpose of the thymus?
To train white blood cells
What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
constant thirst, frequently using the bathroom, and weight loss.
Where is the thymus located?
Chest
What is physiology?
The study of how cells, tissues, organs function
What do proteins fight?
Infections
Function of Nymph nodes
filter out harmful substances and waste products.
What is graves diesease
an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones
What problem can tonsils create?
Tonsil stones
True or false: The immune system destroys any microbe quickly if it enters the body again.
True: It is because it remembers every germ that enters the body so it will kill the germ if it enters the body again.
What does the immune system fight
bacteria that is trying to enter the system
True or false: the spleen is the largest internal organ in the immune system
True
what 2 conditions are in inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
True or false: The liver is the largest organ
False: the skin is the largest
What type of cell is T lymphocytes?
Specialized cells
What tissue and gland is affect the immune system?
Thymus and bone marrow
what are the 3 main types of blood vessels
arteries,veins,capilaries
What does Scleroderma affect?
The skin causing scar tissue
What can be found in your bones
Bone Marrow
How many directions does lymphatic vessels travel?
One direction
What vessels carry immune cells?
lymphatic cells
true or false: the immune system keeps track of every germ it has defeated
True
Function of Systemic lupus erythematosus
affects connective tissue and can strike any organ system of the body.
Where are Granulocytes inside of?
Bone Marrow
What is the Lymph Nodes function and its location(s)?
To filter out harmful substances and waste products and are located on most pulse points where it is most hot.