2nd Semester Review 2 22-23

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What is the name of the fluid inside the lymphatic vessels?

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Lymph

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What do we call the bean-shaped structures that are scattered around the body as part of the lymphatic system?

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Lymph nodes

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What type of immunity occurs when a person's own immune system produces antibodies in response to a pathogen?

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Natural Active Immunity

Front

Which immunity is present at birth and passed from the mother to the baby?

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Natural Passive Immunity

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What are foreign proteins that gain access to the body through various systems called?

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Antigens

Front

What is the role of lymph nodes in the immune system?

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Lymph nodes filter lymph and house immune cells that help fight infections.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity involves the body producing its own antibodies, while passive immunity involves receiving antibodies from another source.

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What is an example of artificial active immunity?

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Vaccination, where a person is exposed to a harmless form of a pathogen to stimulate antibody production.

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What are immunoglobulins?

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Immunoglobulins are antibodies produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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How does the lymphatic system contribute to fluid balance in the body?

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The lymphatic system collects excess tissue fluid and returns it to the bloodstream.