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Function of lymph node |
Filtration -removal of microorganism and cell debris enter lymph before lymph returns to blood circulation
Site of lymphocyte activation and proliferation - after encounter with antigen in lymphatic sinus |
Characteristic that helped Id - cortex has follicles tonsils |
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Tonsil |
Function removes pathogens present in food and air from entering pharynx
Exposure to pathogens generates memory effector lymphocytes Characteristic helping id- tonsular crypt an incomplete capsule |
Characteristic helping id- tonsular crypt an incomplete capsule
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Spleen |
Red pulp function to remove damaged red blood cells and platelets White pulp function immune function of spleen monitors pathogens and site of lymphocyte proliferation |
Identifying characteristic. Lymphoid follicles not limited to superficial cortex |
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Small intestine |
Peyers patch - lymphoid follicles in mucosa Monitor intestinal bacteria and prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria in intestines |
Finger like structures called villi which increase surface area
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Thymus |
Function maturation site of t lymphocytes Identifying characteristic Big circle is thymic corpuscles Surrounded by little circles epithelium Small dark T cell Small light are epithelial cells |
Identifying characteristic
Big circle is thymic corpuscles Surrounded by little circles epithelium |
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Lung cells |
Alveoli function site of gas exchange between blood and air Alveolar duct function to connect alveoli to larger airway Alveolar pore function to connect alveoli to each other and to alveolar duct |
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Broncus airway |
Function branching air way that leads from outside to alveoli |
Identifying characteristic Oval shape with wavy walls Branches of bronchus with many levels of branching More branching = less cartilage |
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Cat trachea |
Id incomplete cartilage forming its walls Functions as an airway |
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Cat epiglottis |
Function prevents food from entering trachea |
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Cat esophagus |
Function carries food into stomach during swallowing |
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Cat Larynx |
Routes air into trachea and produces sounds during speech |
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Cat laryngopharynx |
Routes food into esophagus during swallowing |
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Cat glottis |
Opening between vocal cords flow of air produces vibration of vocal cords producing sounds |
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Primary bronchus |
Functions as air passage |
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Thyroid and cricoid cartilage |
Function : helps form framework of larynx |
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