A small organ found along the course of a lymphatic vessel that filters the lymph and functions as an activation site for B and T cells
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What is Adaptive Body Defenses? Explain
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What is the function and location of your thymus gland?
The thymus gland produces thymosin and others, that function in the programming of certain lymphocytes so they can carry out their protective roles in the body.
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What are Antibodies?
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What is the function of tonsils?
Their job is to trap and remove any bacteria or other foreign pathogens entering the throat.
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How do lymph nodes in particular help protect the body?
The lymph nodes in particular help protect the body by removing foreign material such as bacteria and tumor cells from the lymphatic stream and by producing lym
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What do lymphatic pathways start as?
Lymphatic capillaries that merge to form larger vessels that empty into the circulatory system.
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The functions of the lymphatic system
Fluid balance. Fat Absorption. Defense
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Explain the function of vaccines.
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When is the peak of thymus gland functions? Why?
The thymus gland functions at peak levels only during youth.
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What is IgA?
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What is the difference between naturally acquired and artificially acquired immunity?
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What are the two parts of the lymphatic system? Contrast
The lymphatic system actually consists of two semi-independent parts: (1) a meandering network of lymphatic vessels and (2) various lymphoid tissues and organs
