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What type of cells are removed from circulation by the spleen?
What type of cells are removed from circulation by the spleen?
What is the term used for the removal of palatine tonsils?
What is the term used for the removal of palatine tonsils?
What is the structure related to the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?
What is the structure related to the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?
What are the small, thin-walled vessels that absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart?
What are the small, thin-walled vessels that absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart?
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What is the name of a severe, immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the name of a severe, immediate hypersensitivity reaction?
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Which hormone is secreted by the pineal gland?
Which hormone is secreted by the pineal gland?
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What is the term for enlargement of the thyroid gland?
What is the term for enlargement of the thyroid gland?
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What is the mineralocorticoid that helps regulate salt and water balance?
What is the mineralocorticoid that helps regulate salt and water balance?
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What is the pancreas hormone that raises blood glucose levels?
What is the pancreas hormone that raises blood glucose levels?
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Which organ detoxifies drugs, stores vitamins, and synthesizes clotting factors?
Which organ detoxifies drugs, stores vitamins, and synthesizes clotting factors?
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What is the term for the mechanical breakdown of food into smaller pieces?
What is the term for the mechanical breakdown of food into smaller pieces?
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What is the term for the structure that prevents gastric reflux?
What is the term for the structure that prevents gastric reflux?
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Which part of the tooth includes enamel, dentin, and cementum?
Which part of the tooth includes enamel, dentin, and cementum?
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What is the term for the obstruction of the common bile duct?
What is the term for the obstruction of the common bile duct?
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What is the term for the slowing or stoppage of GI motility?
What is the term for the slowing or stoppage of GI motility?
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What is the main function of the spleen?
What is the main function of the spleen?
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What is the result of leukocytosis?
What is the result of leukocytosis?
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What is the role of lymphatic vessels and nodes?
What is the role of lymphatic vessels and nodes?
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What is the term used to describe the removal of pathogens by macrophages?
What is the term used to describe the removal of pathogens by macrophages?
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What is the role of killer T cells?
What is the role of killer T cells?
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What is the term used to describe the process of acquiring immunity through vaccination?
What is the term used to describe the process of acquiring immunity through vaccination?
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What is the term used to describe the symptoms of redness, heat, swelling, and pain?
What is the term used to describe the symptoms of redness, heat, swelling, and pain?
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What is the term used to describe the process of giving a dead or weakened pathogen to stimulate antibody production?
What is the term used to describe the process of giving a dead or weakened pathogen to stimulate antibody production?
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What is the term used to describe a group of proteins secreted by virally infected cells?
What is the term used to describe a group of proteins secreted by virally infected cells?
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What is the term used to describe a drug that lowers fever?
What is the term used to describe a drug that lowers fever?
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Study Notes
Infections and Leukocytosis
- Infections are often accompanied by leukocytosis.
Spleen Function
- The spleen removes worn out blood cells from circulation.
Lymphatic System
- Removal of lymphatic vessels and nodes from the right axillary region can cause the right arm to become oedematous.
Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillectomy is the term used for the removal of palatine tonsils.
Thymus Gland
- The thymus gland is related to the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes.
Intestinal Villus
- A lacteal is located within the intestinal villus.
Lymph Nodes
- Lymph nodes are populated with lymphocytes and macrophages.
Lymphatic Capillaries
- Lymphatic capillaries absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart.
Lymphocytes
- Band T cells are a type of lymphocytes.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Anaphylaxis is the name of a severe hypersensitivity reaction.
Infections and Immunity
- An infection is often accompanied by leukocytosis
- Spleen removes worn out blood cells from circulation
- Lymphatic vessels and nodes, when removed from the right axillary region, can cause oedema in the right arm
- Tonsillectomy is the term used for removal of palatine tonsils
- Thymus gland is the structure related to the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes
- A lacteal is located within the intestinal villus
- Lymph nodes are populated with lymphocytes and macrophages
- Lymphatic capillaries absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart
- Band T cells are lymphocytes
- Anaphylaxis is the term used for a severe hypersensitivity reaction
- Naturally acquired active immunity occurs when you have had a disease, such as measles, as a child
- An allergen is called an antigen
- Band T cells represent specific immunity
- Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are indicative of infection/inflammation
- Macrophages engulf the pathogen to achieve antigen presentation
- Killer T cells destroy pathogens by punching holes in their cell membranes
- Memory T cells remember if an antigen is presented later in the future
- Infections are most common in people with AIDS
- Immunisation is the term used for dead pathogens to stimulate antibody production
- Antipyretic is a drug that lowers a fever
- Interferons are a group of proteins secreted by virally infected cells
Endocrine System
- Calcium and parathyroid hormone control plasma levels of calcium
- Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the pancreas and regulate blood glucose
- The pineal gland secretes melatonin
- The thyroid gland secretes T3, T4, and calcitonin
- The gonad secretes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
- Hyperglycaemia is caused by a deficiency of insulin
- Sudden withdrawal of cortisol causes acute adrenal insufficiency
- Aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid, helps regulate salt and water balance
- High plasma levels of glucose are the stimulus for the release of insulin
- Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a goitre
Digestive System
- Mechanical digestion is the breakdown of food into smaller pieces, such as chewing
- The liver is the organ that detoxifies drugs, stores vitamins, and synthesises clotting factors
- Enamel, dentin, and cementum are related to teeth
- Bile is the substance most associated with emulsification
- Gingiva refers to the gums
- The liver produces bile
- Obstruction of the common bile duct causes jaundice
- Paralytic ileus is the slowing or stoppage of GI motility
- Absorption is the process most related to microvilli
- Cellulose is a dietary fibre that cannot be digested by humans
- The fundus, body, and pylorus are part of the stomach
- The duodenum and jejunum are the sites of absorption for most end products of digestion
- The lower oesophageal structure prevents gastric reflux
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A short quiz on the human lymphatic system, covering topics such as infection, blood cell removal, and immune system structures. Test your knowledge of the spleen, lymph nodes, thymus gland, and more!
