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an infection is most often accompanied by leukocytois
True
Spleen
Removes worn out blood cells from circulation
Lymphatic
vessels
and
nodes
If removed from right axillary region, may cause right arm oedema
Tonsillectomy
Removal of palatine tonsils
Thymus
gland
Processes and matures T lymphocytes
Intestinal
villus
Contains lacteals
Lymph
nodes
Populated with lymphocytes and macrophages
Lymphatic
system
Absorbs
tissue fluid
and transports it toward the
heart
Band
T cells
Types of
lymphocytes
Anaphylaxis
Severe
hypersensitivity
reaction
Naturally
acquired
active
immunity
Immunity gained from having
measles
as a child
Allergen
Antigen that causes an
allergic
reaction
Band
T cells
Represent specific
immunity
Inflammation
Characterized by redness, heat, swelling and pain
Macrophages
Engulf
pathogens
to achieve
antigen
presentation
Killer
T cells
Destroy
pathogens
by punching holes in their
cell membranes
Memory
T cells
Remember if
antigen
is
presented
later in the future
Infections
Most common in people with
AIDS
Immunisation
Using
dead pathogens
to stimulate
antibody
production
Antipyretic
Drug that
lowers
a fever
Interferons
Group of
proteins
secreted by
virally
infected cells
Thyroid
gland
Secretes
T3
, T4 and
calcitonin
Gonads
Secrete estrogen
, progesterone and
testosterone
Parathyroid hormone
Controls
plasma
levels of
calcium
Hyperglycaemia
Caused by a deficiency of
insulin
Pineal
gland
Secretes
melatonin
Pancreas
Secretes
insulin
and glucagon, which regulate blood
glucose
Acute
adrenal insufficiency
Caused by sudden
withdrawal
of
cortisol
Aldosterone
Mineralocorticoid
that helps regulate salt and
water balance
High
plasma glucose levels
Stimulus
for the release of
insulin
Goitre
Enlargement of the
thyroid
gland
Mechanical digestion
Chewing
of food
Liver
Detoxifies
drugs, stores
vitamins
, and synthesizes clotting factors
Teeth
Composed of enamel, dentin, and cementum
Emulsification
Process most associated with digestion of
fats
Liver
Produces
bile
Jaundice
Caused by
obstruction
of the
common bile
duct
Paralytic
ileus
Slowing or stoppage of
GI motility
Absorption
Most related to
microvilli
Cellulose
Dietary fiber
that
cannot
be digested by humans
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