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Lesson 13 review - blood and lymphatic system
Quiz by Dos Anjos
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RBCs contain a protein called ______ that carries oxygen to all cells and removes carbon dioxide.
Erythrocytes are _____
RBCs and WBCs are transported through a watery substance in our blood vessels known as ______.
New RBCs are created by ______.
A few million new RBCs are made each second ina process called hematopoiesis
WBCs are also called ______.
WBCs remove foreign particles, ______, and help prevent disease.
Which components of our blood helps it clot (coagulation) ?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor because it lacks the specific antigens that other blood types make antibodies to attack against?
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials and transports _____.
Lymph vessels are located in all body tissues except the ______ and placenta.
Lymph nodes, located in clusters along the path of lymph vessels, are biological filters that remove _________ from the body.
Doctors inspect lymph nodes because they may swell during ______ .
The WBCs that recognize foreign antigens and respond by producing antibodies and enzymes to kill the bacteria or virus, which are primarily located in the lymph.
Movement of the _____ surrounding lymph vessels keeps lymph flowing.
The lymphatic tissues also consist of the tonsils, _______, and spleen.
The _____ is the largest lymphoid mass in the body and an important part of the circulatory system.
In addition to storing about 1 pint of blood, the spleen filters bacteria and foreign substances so that they can be destroyed. The spleen also makes ______.
The immune response that includes the barrier of the skin, mucous membranes, tears, and leukocytes.
The immune response that protects the body against infectious agents with specialized cells.
______ immunity is caused by exposure to the infectious agent unintentionally.
____________ immunity is obtained intentionally. For example, vaccination.
Natural and artificial acquired immunity are types of nonspecific, or innate immunity.