Chapter 6 – Lymphatic and Immune System – Flashcards

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against
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anti-
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eat, swallow
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pha/lo
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lymph node
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lymphaden/o
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lymph vessel
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lymphyangi/o
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poison
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tox/o
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flesh
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sarc/o
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formative material of cells
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-plasm
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protection, safe
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immun/o
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spleen
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splen/o
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tumor
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onc/o
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bacteria capable of movement
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spirochetes
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chin-forming bacteria
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staphylococcI
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cluster-forming bacteria
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streptococci
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live only by invading cells
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viruses
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live within other organisms
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parasites
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the ___ has/have a hemolytic function
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spleen
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inflammation of the lymph nodes is known as __
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lymphadenitis
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the medical term for the condition commonly known as shingles is
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herpes zoster
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proteins who activate the immune system, fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication, and signal other cells to increase their defeneses are known as ___
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interferons
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The protective ring of lymphoid tissue around the back of the nose and upper throat is formed by the ___
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tonsils
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Secondary ___ can be caused by cancer treatments, burns, or injuries
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lymphedema
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Fats that cannot be transported by the bloodstream are absorbed by the ___ that are located in the villi that line the small intestine
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lacteals
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The parasite ___ is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animal feces
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toxoplasmosis
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A ___ is a type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells. This type of cell also removes dead cells and stimulates the action of other immune cells
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macrophage
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Lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum
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vermiform appendix
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stores extra electrolytes
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spleen
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live only by invading cells
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viruses
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