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What makes up your blood?
RBC, WBC, and platelets (plasma also accepted)
What are lymphocytes?
cells of the lymphatic system
What is Lymphangitis?
Inflammation of lymphatic vessels usually resulting from infection
What are the functions of the lymphatic system?
detect and defend
Where did Sally sell seashells?
by the seashore
What is the cisterna chyli?
pouch-like structure that serves as storage for pure lymph before it returns to the bloodstream
What is the difference between lymph and plasma?
lymph is blood plasma that leaks out of the capillaries into the surrounding tissue
What is Splenomegaly?
Enlargement of the spleen resulting from abnormal accumulation of red blood cells, mono and cirrhosis of liver
What do antigens do?
proteins located on the cell’s surface that identify “self”
What is the capital of Indonesia?
Jakarta
What are the 2 large lymphatic vessels?
Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct (left)
What are some parts of the lymphatic system?
lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc.
what is infectious mononucleosis?
Disease caused by epstein-barr virus
What do lymph nodes do?
Serve as a filter for screening out harmful substances from the lymph
Where did Mr. Barber graduate from college?
University of Georgia
True or False: Lymph vessels run perpendicularly to veins.
False
True or False: Lymph tissue is an example of connective tissue?
True
What is Hodgkin's disease?
Form of cancer of the lymph nodes
What does the spleen do?
Filters blood and activates immune response when needed
What is the atomic mass of rubidium?
85 amu
What is this system a supplement to?
Circulatory System
Where are lymph tissues found?
Present in mucous membranes and specific organs throughout the body
What is lymphadenitis?
Enlargement of the lymph nodes
What is the function of tonsils?
protects what goes in and out while breathing
Who are the two people running for GA Senate?
Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock