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The Lymphatic and Immune SystemsThe following Terms and Concepts are important in the study of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems.

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Lymphatic System Structure

lymph

plasma

hydrostatic pressure

colloid osmotic pressure

lymphatic capillaries

lymphatic vessels

lymph nodes

lymphatic trunks

collecting ducts

thoracic duct

right lymphatic duct

Lymphatic Tissues and Organs

lymph nodes

thymus

spleen

tonsils

appendix

MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)

Immune System Overview

innate (nonspecific) defenses

mechanical barriers

inflammation

chemical barriers

interferons

complement proteins

natural killer (NK) cells

phagocytosis

neutrophils

monocytes

fever

adaptive (specific) defenses

antigens

T cells

B cells

cellular immune response

cytokines

helper T cell

cytotoxic T cells

memory T cells

humoral immune response

antibodies

immunoglobulins

IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE

plasma cells

memory B cells

Immune Responses

primary immune response

secondary immune response

naturally acquired immunity

artificially acquired immunity

active immunity

passive immunity

Homeostatic Disruption

hypersensitivity

allergen

mast cells

histamine

autoimmunity

autoantibodies


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