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Lymphatic System Cells
Lymphatic System
Cell Locations
Body Defenses Cells
Body Defenses
Cell Locations
Miscellaneous
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What is the function of the Lymphocytes?
Responds to foreign substances & a type of white blood cells
100
Where is the tonsils located?
the tonsils are found in the pharyngeal region/the pharynx
100
harmful or disease causing microorganisms
What are Pathogens?
100
Where do lymphocytes originate from?
Hemocytoblasts in red bone marrow
100
What is the Lymphatic System?
Yes
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What is the function of the Lymphatic Capillaries?
drains/absorbs extra fluids
200
Where is the Thymus located?
the thymus is located in the thorax
200
What 2 defenses make up the immune syste?
Innate & Adaptive
200
Where are the T-Cells located?
Thymus
200
What are four indicators of inflammation?
1. redness 2. heat 3. pain 4. swelling
300
What is the function of Lymph Nodes?
helps protect the body by removing foreign materials such as bacteria and tumor cells
300
Where is the Spleen located?
the spleen is located on the left side above the kidney
300
What is the function of antimicrobial proteins?
enhances the innate defenses either by attacking microorganisms directly or hindering their ability to reproduce
300
Where are the B-Cells located?
Bone Marrow
300
What are 5 of the lymphoid organs & Tissues?
Spleen, Thymus, Tonsils, Peyer's Patches and the appendix
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engulf and destroy bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances
What is the function of Macrophages?
400
Where is the Peyer's Patches located?
located in the wall of distal part of small intestines
400
What is the function of antigen presenting cells?
to present the antigen
400
Where do macrophages tend to remain?
Lymphoid Organs
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What is the difference between the Adaptive & Innate defense system?
The adaptive attacks particular foreign substances while the innate attacks all foreign substances
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What is the function of the Thoracic Duct and the right lymphatic duct?
thoracic duct receives lymph from the rest of the body and the right lymphatic duct drains the lymph from the right arm and the right side of the head
500
in the offshoot of the first part of the large intestine
Where is the appendix located?
500
What is the function of T-Cells?
invade the area to act specifically and directly against the damaging agents
500
Where are dendritic cells present?
Connective Tissues and Epidermis
500
What is the inflammatory response?
a nonspecific response that is triggered whenever body tissues are injured