NU110 CH15 Based on USLO’s |Questions with
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What are the primary function of the lymphatic system?
Fluid balance, protection, fat absorption
Describe lymph fluid
Clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system
Describe the origin of lymph fluid
By bringing excess fluid and proteins from the tissues to the blood
Describe the circulatory pattern of lymph fluid
Lymphatic vessels, pick up fluid in the tissue and return it to the blood in vessels near the heart
What is the difference between active and passive adaptive immunity?
Active adaptive immunity involves a persons own immune system. Passive adaptive immunity
depends on antibodies from an outside source.
What is the difference between natural and artificial adaptive immunity
Natural adaptive immunity results from contact with a disease, organism or obtaining
antibodies from an outside source with our medical intervention. Artificial adaptive immunity
results from administration of a vaccine for antiserum.
What is a vaccine?
A prepared substance that induces an immune response
What is a booster?
Repeated inoculation given to increase antibodies to a disease
What is adaptive immunity?
complete Answers
What are the primary function of the lymphatic system?
Fluid balance, protection, fat absorption
Describe lymph fluid
Clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system
Describe the origin of lymph fluid
By bringing excess fluid and proteins from the tissues to the blood
Describe the circulatory pattern of lymph fluid
Lymphatic vessels, pick up fluid in the tissue and return it to the blood in vessels near the heart
What is the difference between active and passive adaptive immunity?
Active adaptive immunity involves a persons own immune system. Passive adaptive immunity
depends on antibodies from an outside source.
What is the difference between natural and artificial adaptive immunity
Natural adaptive immunity results from contact with a disease, organism or obtaining
antibodies from an outside source with our medical intervention. Artificial adaptive immunity
results from administration of a vaccine for antiserum.
What is a vaccine?
A prepared substance that induces an immune response
What is a booster?
Repeated inoculation given to increase antibodies to a disease
What is adaptive immunity?
