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Lymphatic/Immune System - Coggle Diagram
Lymphatic/Immune System
Major functions
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Immune system
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keeps a memory of previous infections to help cure quicker and more efficiently if it were to come again
3 lines of defense:
first line of defense: skin, hair, mucus, and outside barrier
second line of defense: defensive cells, inflammatory response to fix damaged tissue
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Lymphatic system anatomy
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Circulation
connects with the arterial and venous system as well as the heart. Through lymph nodes, ducts, and trunks the lymphatic vessels continue their way down until reaching the lymph capillary
Antigens & Antibodies
Antigens
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foreign proteins, nucleic acids, large carbohydrates, and pollen grains
Antibodies
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functions: complement fixation, opsonization, neutralization, agglutination, and precipitation
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Immune system disorders
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Rheumatoid arthritis: inflammatory disorder affecting the joints when the own immune system attacks its tissue
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