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Lymphatic Vessels

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1. Describe the structure and distribution of lymphatic vessels. 2. Describe the source of lymph and mechanism of lymph transport. 3. Describe the basic structure and cellular population of lymphoid tissue. Differentiate between diffuse and follicular lymphoid tissues. 4. Describe the general location, histological structure, and functions of lymph nodes. General Location 5. Define MALT and list its major components. 6. Describe the inflammatory process. Identify several inflammatory chemicals and indicate their specific roles. 7. Define antigen and describe how antigens affect the adaptive defenses. 8. Compare and contrast the origin, maturation process, and general function of B and T lymphocytes. 9. Name several antigen-presenting cells and describe their roles in adaptive defenses. 10. Define cellular immunity and describe the process of activation and clonal selection of T cells. 11. When ______ is inflamed, it is referred to as the adenoids. 12. ______ surround the openings of the auditor tubes into the pharynx. 13. Small amounts of broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptides called _______ are secreted by mucus membranes. 14. Activation of the ______ system unleashes inflammatory chemicals that amplify virtually all aspects of the inflammatory process. 15. A lymphocyte becomes unresponsive to self-antigens. This is known as? 16. The two structural modifications that make the lymphatic capillaries more permeable are the support of collagen fibers and? 17. The major lymphatic trunks are the paired lumbar, bronchomedicatinal, subclavian, jugular and the single? 18. Antibodies passed from mother to fetus is an example of? 19. A/an ______ is an antigen that causes an allergic reaction. 20. ____ cells usually become helper T cells that help activate B cells, other T cells, and macrophages.
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