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The Lymphatic System
2009 CFD Paramedic Class
20
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Professional
02/08/2009

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Term
A thin plasma like fluid that bathes the tissues of the body
Definition
Lymph
Term
Foreign materials such as debris or bacteria is filtered in the?
Definition
Lymph Nodes
Term
Lymphatic Vessels carry fluid ______ from the tissues
Definition
Away
Term
Lymphatic tissues are present in all tissues EXCEPT?
Definition
The Central Nervous System
Term
A type of White Blood Cell that helps fight infection
Definition
Lymphocyte
Term
There are 3 sets of organs that compose the tonsils. They are?
Definition
The Palatine, Pharyngeal, & Lingual Tonsils
Term
The Spleen consists of ____ types of lymph tissue. ______ pulp and _____ pulp
Definition
2, White, Red
Term
The triangular shaped gland below the sternum in the superior mediastinum
Definition
The Thymus
Term
A predictable immune response
Definition
Nonspecific Immunity
Term
Specific Immunity
Definition
Response to a given substance that is faster and stronger after each exposure
Term
The most important component of the immune system
Definition
Leukocytes
Term
The first cells to enter infected tissues
Definition
Neutrophils
Term
These larger cells are able to leave the bloodstream and enter diseased tissue
Definition
Macrophages
Term
Foreign substances are known as ______ or_______
Definition
Antigens or Allergens
Term
IgG comprises ___% to ___% of total serum antibody
Definition
80 to 85
Term
1 celled organisms capable of independent existence
Definition
Bacteria
Term
Small particles that are incapable of independent living
Definition
Viruses
Term
Small plant like organisms
Definition
Fungi
Term
Unsegmented, tapered worms
Definition
Nematodes
Term
Bacteria that help maintain homestasis
Definition
Normal Flora
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