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lymphatic organ spleen
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secondary organ
larest lymphatic organ |
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spleen red pulp and white pulp
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sinuses fill with erythrocytes
lymphocytes, macrophages |
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spleen function
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blood production in fetus
blood resevoir RBC disposal |
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defenses against pathogens
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non-specific defenses
specific defenses |
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non-sprecific defenses
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broadily effective, no prior exposure
-1st line of defense(external barriers) -2nd line of defense(phagocytize cells, antimicrobial proteins, inflamation and fever) |
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specific defenses
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results from prior exposure, protects against only a particular pathogen
-3rd line of defense, immune system |
