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Antigen
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foreign substance, stimulates the immune system
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Antibody
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Protein made by the body in response to or anticipation to a specific antigen (blood antibodies)
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Lympahtic system *functions*
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-Associated greatly with the cardiovascular system
1. Take up excess fluid and return it to the bloodstream 2. Absorb fats and return it to the blood stream 3. Help defend body against pathogens |
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What happens to tissue fluid once it is taken up by the lymphatic system?
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-Once the fluid enters the lymphatic vessels, it is called LYMPH
-Lymphatic capillaries drain lymph into lymphatic vessels which empty into lymphatic ducts which empty into veins near the heart -This helps maintain BP |
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Edema
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-More fluid leaks into tissues and causes swelling
-Cause by: 1. increased pressure in capillaries (circulatory disorders) 2. permeability increase (common from injuries such as smashed thumb or sprained ankle |
