Lymphatic system

Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which is formerly known as Hodgkin's disease, is the cancer of the lymphatic system. Cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and sometimes rapidly, and can be spread outside of the system. As the cancer progresses, your body loses its ability to fight infection and can become dangerous. It is relatively rare; there are less than 200,000 cases of this disease per year in the United States. There is another type of lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which is much more…

The Bubonic Plague: An Attack on the Lymphatic System The systems in our body all work together to keep us healthy and functioning, when there is an issue with one system, effects can be seen throughout the body. Plague is a zoonosis, a contagious disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans. The bubonic plague is an infection of the lymphatic system, which is a vital part of the immune system. Many people are familiar with the bubonic plague and its effects since the disease is…

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When I think of the body’s immune system, I think of the video game Pac-Man. Pac-Man gobbles up all the little dots in his way, our body works hard to gobble up germs in its way, much the same as Pac-Man. There are also enemies that try to attack Pac-Man and attempt to make him lose a life, in the same way, our body has to defend against viruses that try to attack it. In the game, you are successful if you are able to keep Pac-Man alive by gobbling up everything in its path before they attack…

to receive lifesaving vaccinations in a non-stressful way. This reason among others, suggest the positive effects of microneedles in the use of vaccinations. Hansen stated that the name for these microneedles at 3M are Microstructured transdermal system, because one of the inventers has a strong dislike for needles and didn’t want needle in the name. Traditionally, vaccines are delivered intramuscularly. For example, if one were to receive a yearly flu shot, their…

palpating these areas looking for any swelling. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped curved masses of lymphatic tissue bounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph glands are found in many places in the lymphatic system throughout the body. The lymph nodes filter the lymph fluid and maintain the special cells which can trap cancer cells or microorganisms which are traveling through the body in the lymphatic fluid. Causes- The swelling of the gland or lymph nodes is typically…

There are a 11 body systems there is the INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM which The integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage There is also the MUSCULAR SYSTEM The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body. There is also the SKELETAL SYSTEM The skeletal system includes all of the bones and joints in the body. Each bone is…

1. The immune system is a group of organs including your cells, proteins, and structure of the lymphatic and circulatory system that work together to keep the human body healthy. The immune’s system primary function is to protect all other organs systems from attack such as things like bacteria or prevent you from getting sick. Our body’s immune system includes three major parts. The first main defense of the immune system is known as barriers which is the first line of defense. Barriers…

The Bubonic Plague is a bacteria known as Yersinia Pestis that infects the lymphatic system causing it to become inflamed (Tonsils, Adenoids, Spleen, and Thymus). The bacteria needs calcium to grow but when there is no calcium it produces amino acids called aspartic acid. Aspartic acid raises the blood plasma level of aspartate and glutamate. This excess can lead to damage of sensitive neurons. It can also help generate cellular energy, balance neurochemistry, and help the liver rid the body of…

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