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Function of the Lymphatic system
Drain fluid that leaks from the blood vessels
The immune system "fights" what in the body?
Pathogens
What is an antigen?
Any substance capable of provoking an immune response
The lymphatic system works alongside the ___ to fight and remove foreign pathogens
Immune system
Innate (non specific), and Adaptive (specific)
What are the two arms of the lymphatic system?
Humoral Immunity and Cell Mediated Immunity
True or False: Lymphatic vessels run perpendicular to blood vessels.
False
What is the second line of Defense in fighting a pathogen?
Natural killer cells: In blood and lymph nodes
What is Adaptive Immunity
Has memory, systemic response based on specific antigens
Lymph capillaries have ___ that overlap and allow fluid to enter.
endothelial cells
Inflammation
What are the cells of the adaptive immune response called?
Lymphocytes
Breathing generates ___ pressure that pushes fluid along the lymphatic system
Intrapleural (thoracic cavity)
What are the "warning signal proteins"?
Cytokine, uses chemicals to signal for help
What do dendritic cells do to antigens?
Engulf antigen, then present them to T-Lymphocytes