Lacteals are specialized capillaries in the small intestine that transport chyle or digested fats and lipids

Lymphatic circulation depends on the pumping motion of skeletal muscles to move fluid upward, and it only flows in one direction.

Right lymphatic duct collects lymph from the bottom of the body and empties into right subclavian vein.

The 3 major groups of lymph nodes are cervical, axillary, and inguinal.

The adenoids, the palatine tonsils, and lingual tonsils form a protective ring around the back of the nose and upper throat to assist in fighting respiratory and digestive infection.

The thymus is located below the heart and reaches its greatest size at puberty, then decreases in size as you age, allowing the lymph nodes to take over.

The spleen is located in the upper left quadrant and its main purpose is to act as a filter for the blood.

The antigen-antibody reaction labels potentially dangerous antigens so that they are recognized and destroyed.

Active immunity occurs when resistance to disease is present at birth or through administration of antibody containing immunoglobulins

The level of white blood cells decrease when fighting infection

Bone marrow produces the lymphocytes that support the body's immune system.

During adolescence weight increases up to 25 lbs and height increases several inches.

Secondary sexual characteristics are done developing by the time a child reaches adolescence.

Peer groups and acceptance is very important to an adolescence.

AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome

CBC stands for cardiac blood count

DVM stands for doctor of veterinary medicine

DNR stands for do not rehab

MRSA is the abbreviation for a "super bug" that is prevalent in today's society due to the overuse of antibiotics

The 3 types of tonsils are palatine, pharyngeal, and lingual

Adenitis is defined as an infection of the lymph vessels

When lymph nodes swell it is called lymphadenopathy

Lupus occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and it can affect any organ or system in the body

Hodgkin's lymphoma, a chronic, malignant disease of the lymph nodes, is incurable

The word part anti- means against

Which word part with combining form stands for "immune, protection, safe"

Carcin/o stands for cancerous

Which word part with combining form stands for "lymph vessel"

Onc/o stands for oncologist

If someone has dysphagia, then they have trouble speaking/understanding.

Which word part with combining form stands for "flesh, connective tissue"

An anaphylactic response to an allergen can be life threatening

Antibiotics can assist in curing a virus

Any substance that the body regards as foreign is called an antigen

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease

Bacilli are spiral shaped bacteria

If a tumor is benign, you will have to undergo chemo and radiation.

Candidiasis is an infection caused by viral yeast

A carcinoma in situ means that a tumor has remained in its place of origin

A complement system is a group of proteins in the blood that is constantly active in the body to assist antibodies in warding off pathogens

Cytokines are a group of proteins (interferons and interleukins) released by T cells that act as intracellular signals to begin the immune response

Ductal carcinoma in situ is breast cancer at it latest stage

Immunoglobulins bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response

Mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and causes fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes

Infiltrating ductal carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma are the same things

Interferons signal cells to decrease the body system's defenses

Lymphedema is swelling due to abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within tissues

If you are worried about damage or malformed lymph vessels you might order a lymposcintigraph.

A mammogram can show you if a tumor has metastasized

Opportunistic infections are caused by pathogens that normally cause illnesses in health humans

An osteosarcoma usually involves an upper part of a long bone, the pelvis, or the knees

Rickettsia infections are due to bacteria from flea, tick, lice, or mite bites, and therefore cannot be medicated with antibiotics

Rabies and Rubella are types of viruses and therefore do not usually respond to antibiotics

Spirochetes are rod like bacteria that have flexible walls and are capable of movement

Staphylococci are bacteria that are usually formed from irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes

A systemic reaction is a form of anaphylaxis

If you have chickenpox, then you have been exposed to the varicella virus

The formula to convert celcius to farenheit is (C X 1.8) + 32 = F

The formula to convert fahrenheit to celsius is (F - 32) / 1.8 = C

When team members cooperate, usually the patient receives improved quality of care and communication

It is not important that every team member knows the team goals

When team conflict occurs, everyone must deal with the conflict in a positive way and then put the agreed upon solution into action

The palatine tonsils (adenoids) are located in the nasopharynx

In a nuclear family, only the immediate family members are part of this grouping

If a family is matriarchal, then the lead male usually makes all the important family decisions

The USDA develops 4 major food groups for a healthy diet

In a normal adult diet, one should restrict salt to less than 2300 mg

If my daily intake of food has >25 g of sugar, then I am out of range for healthy sugar intake

A person's fat intake should only make up 20-35% of his or her daily calories

The USDA stands for the United States Department of Agriculture and they established the food pyramid

It is fairly easy for an adult to change his or her food habits with the right encouragement

Bioterrorism can place an abnormal amount of stress on the healthcare industry

If a microorganism is easily killed in sunlight and heat, then it is an ideal candidate to be used as a biologic agent

If Ebola is found early, then most can survive this type of biologic agent.

The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 involves local, regional, state, and federal governing agencies for preparation against biological attacks