LYMPHATIC
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
To return excess fluid to the bloodstream and help the body fight infections
What are the five main senses?
Sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.
What are the five different tastes?
sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
increased pressure inside the eye
Glaucoma
A clear, flexible structure located behind the iris that focuses light onto the retina.
Lens
What type of blood cells are found in lymph?
Lymphocytes (B cells and T cells).
What is the function of the retina?
To convert light into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.
If someone has “pink eye,” what part is irritated?
The conjunctiva!
A condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing blurry, dim, or decreased vision
Cataracts
Three loop-shaped structures in the inner ear filled with fluid that help the body maintain balance and detect head movement
Semicircular Canals
What role do tonsils play in immunity?
They trap and destroy pathogens entering through the mouth or nose.
What structure in the ear helps with balance?
The semicircular canals.
What is it called when your ears won't stop going “rrrrrring”?
Tinnitus!
A hearing condition where a person hears ringing, buzzing, or humming in their ears with no external sound present.
Tinnitus
The outer, visible part of the ear made of cartilage. It collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
Pinna (auricle)
What is the thymus responsible for?
Maturing T lymphocytes so they can fight infections
What detects smell in the nose?
Olfactory receptors.
BUTTERFLY RASH??
LUPUS
Swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked. Usually affects the arms or legs.
Lymphedema
A type of white blood cell that plays a major role in the immune system. They help fight infections and include B cells and T cells.
Lymphocytes
What is the spleen’s function?
It filters blood, removes old red blood cells, and stores white blood cells
What is the function of the cochlea?
It turns sound vibrations into electrical signals for hearing.
Which sense lets you see your best friend’s face?
SIGHT/YOUR EYEBALLS
An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.
Lupus
A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. It contains white blood cells, waste products, and nutrients, and helps remove toxins and fight infection.
Lymph (fluid)