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What are the functions of the lymphatic and Immune System?
Absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins Removing waste Maintain good health Protect the body from antigens
What flows through the lymphatic Vessels?
lymph fluid
What structure stores lymphocytes?
lymph nodes
Where are lymph nodes located?
neck, collarbone, groin, armpit
T/F Your body can not function without a protective ring around the back of the nose and upper throat.
FALSE
What are the four types of potential invaders?
pathogens, allergens, toxins, malignant cells
What is the outer barrier that provides protection from potential invaders?
Skin
The Lymphatic System attacks and destroys pathogens that enter the ______________.
blood
What are the two main types of cells that fight invaders?
lymphocytes/ White blood cells
What are antigens and antibodies?
potential invaders vs. fighter of invaders/ protection from invaders
What is an immunodeficiency Disease?
occurs when the immune response is weakened or not functioning properly
What is an Autoimmune Disease?
produces antibodies to fight against its own tissues, a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
What is one example of an autoimmune disease and one example of an immunodeficiency disease?
Multiple Sclerosis Lupus AIDS Graves Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Lymphadenitis?
Inflammation of the lymph gland/ Lymph node.
What is the medical term for Enlargement of the Spleen?
Splenomegaly
What is the condition in the picture?
lymphedema
