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Lymph tissue
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Groups of lymphocytes and other cells which support the lymphocytes
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Lymph nodes
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Encapsulated masses of lymph tissue found along lymph vessels
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Lymph
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Watery liquid formed from interstitial fluid and found in lymph vessels
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Edema
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A buildup of excess fluid in the tissues, which can lead to swelling
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Immunological defense
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The process by which the body protects itself from pathogenic invaders such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and foreign substances
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Diffuse lymphatic tissue
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Concentrations of lymphatic tissue with no clear boundaries
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Lymph nodules
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Lymphatic tissue arranged into compact, somewhat spherical structures
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Innate immunity
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An immune response that is the same regardless of the pathogen or toxin encountered
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Acquired immunity
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An immune response targeted at a specific pathogen or toxin
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Complement
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A series of 20 plasma proteins activated by foreign cells or antibodies to those cells. They 1 lyse bacteria, 2 promote phagocytosis, and 3 promote inflammation
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Interferon
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Proteins secreted by cells infected with a virus. These proteins stimulate nearby cells to produce virus-fighting substances
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Pyrogens
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Chemicals which promote fever by acting on the hypothalamus
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Humoral immunity
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Immunity which comes from antibodies in blood plasma
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Cell-mediated immunity
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Immunity which comes from the actions of the T-lymphocytes
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