Anatomy

Cytotoxic T cells release a cytokine which causes infected cells to develop holes in their membranes and die.

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When a B cell comes in contact with an antigen, it will develop into a plasma cell or a memory cell.

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The primary function of macrophages and neutrophils is phagocytosis.

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Tears, saliva, urine, mucous secretions, and sweat act as chemical barriers.

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Because of the extensive lymphatic system in the body, it can be the source of the spread of cancer ...

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The structure of lymph veins is similar to that of veins carrying blood in that they both have ...

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One of the main functions of the lymph node is to filter the blood and remove pathogens.

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Lymphatic vessels exiting lymph nodes empty into lymphatic trunks.

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The primary component of lymph is white blood cells.

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The symptoms of leukemia are associated with the decreased number of red blood cells and platelets.

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Shortness of breath can be a symptom of leukemia.

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A patient with lupus may have a characteristic butterfly-shaped rash on the face.

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HIV causes AIDs by directly killing the B cells.

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Acquired immunity is so-called because the mechanisms "learn" and change each time they are engaged.

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T lymphocytes are responsible for adaptive immunity known as antibody mediated immunity.

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A hypersensitivity reaction is also called an allergy.

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NSAIDs are ineffective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

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Macrophages ingest invaders.

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Natural immunity is acquired during vaccination.

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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) targets CD-2 cells.

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An increase in cell number is called proliferation.

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Memory B cells remember pathogens.

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Macrophages are part of innate immunity.

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Inflammation, like many of the body's weapons, has a positive feedback loop.

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Macrophages destroy infected cells by phagocytosis.

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