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Lymph is formed, in part, from which fluid?
Lymph is formed, in part, from which fluid?
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Synovial fluid
- Interstitial fluid (correct)
- Blood plasma
In relation to tissue, which direction do lymphatic vessels carry fluid?
In relation to tissue, which direction do lymphatic vessels carry fluid?
- In a circular pattern around the tissue
- Away from the tissue (correct)
- Toward the tissue
- Into the bloodstream only during exercise
Where is the thymus located?
Where is the thymus located?
- Abdomen
- Thorax (correct)
- Neck
- Pelvis
Which type of specific immunity is achieved by actions of T lymphocytes?
Which type of specific immunity is achieved by actions of T lymphocytes?
What is a common lay term for a lymph node?
What is a common lay term for a lymph node?
What term describes the spread of cancer to lymph nodes?
What term describes the spread of cancer to lymph nodes?
Which tonsils are located at the back of the throat?
Which tonsils are located at the back of the throat?
HIV adversely affects which protein on T helper cells?
HIV adversely affects which protein on T helper cells?
Tuberculosis is spread through what kind of transmission?
Tuberculosis is spread through what kind of transmission?
Which of the following is NOT a possible infectious agent?
Which of the following is NOT a possible infectious agent?
How is a patient with a depressed immune system affected by exposure to infectious disease?
How is a patient with a depressed immune system affected by exposure to infectious disease?
Lymphatic vessels eventually empty into the:
Lymphatic vessels eventually empty into the:
In which system are lymph nodules NOT found in the loose connective tissues?
In which system are lymph nodules NOT found in the loose connective tissues?
What is the inflammation of lymph nodes caused by infection called?
What is the inflammation of lymph nodes caused by infection called?
An innate (nonspecific) defense is an immune response that is ________ each time the body is exposed to a particular challenge.
An innate (nonspecific) defense is an immune response that is ________ each time the body is exposed to a particular challenge.
How many types of hepatitis are common in the United States?
How many types of hepatitis are common in the United States?
Which location is LEAST likely to be considered prevalent for tuberculosis?
Which location is LEAST likely to be considered prevalent for tuberculosis?
What shape are bacilli bacteria?
What shape are bacilli bacteria?
What typically causes urinary tract infections?
What typically causes urinary tract infections?
What causes malaria?
What causes malaria?
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Lymph
Lymph
A thin, plasma-like fluid derived from interstitial fluid.
Direction of Lymphatic Vessel Fluid
Direction of Lymphatic Vessel Fluid
Away from the tissue.
Thymus Location
Thymus Location
Triangular gland located in the thorax.
Cell-Mediated Immunity
Cell-Mediated Immunity
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Lymph Node Lay Term
Lymph Node Lay Term
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Metastasis
Metastasis
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Palatine Tonsils
Palatine Tonsils
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CD4
CD4
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Tuberculosis Transmission
Tuberculosis Transmission
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NOT an Infectious Agent
NOT an Infectious Agent
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Depressed Immune System Effect
Depressed Immune System Effect
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Lymphatic Vessel Drainage
Lymphatic Vessel Drainage
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System WITHOUT Lymph Nodules
System WITHOUT Lymph Nodules
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Lymphadenitis
Lymphadenitis
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Innate Immune Response
Innate Immune Response
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Common Hepatitis Types (USA)
Common Hepatitis Types (USA)
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Tuberculosis Prevalence Location (NOT)
Tuberculosis Prevalence Location (NOT)
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Bacilli Bacteria Shape
Bacilli Bacteria Shape
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UTI Cause
UTI Cause
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Malaria Cause
Malaria Cause
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Study Notes
- Lymph, a plasma-like fluid, is partly formed from interstitial fluid.
- Lymphatic vessels transport fluid away from tissues.
- The thymus is a triangular gland located in the thorax.
- Cell-mediated immunity is achieved by T lymphocytes (T cells).
- A common term for a lymph node is gland.
- Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer to lymph nodes.
- Palatine tonsils are located at the back of the throat.
- HIV adversely affects the CD4 protein on T helper cells.
- Tuberculosis spreads through airborne transmission.
- Histamines are not infectious agents.
- Minimal exposure may cause severe infection in patients with depressed immune systems.
- Lymphatic vessels eventually empty into the left and right subclavian veins.
- Lymph nodules are not found in the loose connective tissues of the nervous system.
- Lymphadenitis is the term for the inflammation of lymph nodes caused by infection.
- Innate (nonspecific) defense is a predictable immune response.
- Four types of hepatitis are common in the United States:
- Day care centers are not locations where tuberculosis is prevalent.
- Bacilli-shaped bacteria are rod-shaped.
- Bacteria causes urinary tract infections.
- Malaria is caused by protozoa.
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