Slp Oec Emt Anatomy And Physiology

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lymph

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fluid that is inside the body but outside of cells, a clear fluid

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lymphatic vessels

Back 2

tubes that drain lymph from the cells

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lymph nodes

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located within the vessel, masses of cells where germs and infections are taken out

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lymphocytes

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white blood cells, recognize foreign substance and help out with the immune system to fight illness and infection and foreign substances

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lymphoid tissue

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tissue in the lymph nodes made up of lymphocytes and cells

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edema

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fluid build up and accumulation within the tissue of the body

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cancer

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multiplication of abnormal cells in the body that spread and uncontrollably multiply and cluster to form a tumor

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benign

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encapsulated tumor, usually filled with fluid

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malignant

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metastocizes, breaks off, and spreads

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biopsy

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procedure done to tell if a tumor is benign or malignant

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thyroid

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glad in the neck that produces thyroxine, a hormone that regulates metabolism, growth and development, and activity in the nervouse system

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parathyroid

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loacted at the back of the thyroid, produces parathormone, necessary for the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in bones

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pancreas

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a large gland 6 to 8 inches long that secrets enzymes into the intestines necessary for the digestion of foods, also it secrets insulin

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adrenal

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a small gland on the superior aspect of the kidneys, produces corticosteroids, and catecholamines

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pituatary gland

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the master gland of the body, located in the brain behind the eyes, infulences the secretion of all other glands, about the size of a pea