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Human Lymphatic, Endocrine, and Urinary Systems

Teacher: M. McCarty
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A group of cells that prepare and release a chemical for use by the body
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Urine is stored here
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________ vein - where the blood leaves the kidney
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A chemical messenger released into the bloodstream that sends signals to distant cells causing them to change their behavior in specific ways
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The use of an artificial kidney
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Gland that produces the hormone that stimulates the production of T-cells
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Lymphatic system drains the interstitial fluid, ________ it, and returns it to the blood
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Has a filter that empties into a tiny, curving tubule. Makes urine
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__-__________ attack microorganisms directly
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Glands that regulate the level of calcium in the body
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Contains many white blood cells - cleans the blood that passes through
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A weakened or inactive version of a pathogen that stimulates the body's production of antibodies that can destroy the pathogen
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Interstitial fluid becomes this when it enters the lymphatic system
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___________ fluid - leaks out of capillaries and passes in and out of cells, facilitating the exchange of gases and nutrients between the cells and the blood
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__________ and adenoids form a protective ring around the throat
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Only one of these lymph vessels flows out of the lymph nodes
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Gland that controls other endocrine glands
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___________ system produces hormones that regulate several of the chemical processes occurring in your body
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Scavenge the lymph, eating bacteria and other debris that has been targeted by the action of the lymphocytes
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Glands that are in charge of the "fight or flight" response
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Where the urine leaves the body
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Lymph vessels are said to be this as their ends are closed and fluid leaks through overlapping flaps
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____________ system controls and regulates the balance of chemicals in your blood
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Lymphatic system is also an "_______ ________" system that warns your body about disease causing situations
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__________ system removes excess fluid from your body's tissues and returns it to the bloodstream
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Lymph _______ are the filters where the lymph is cleaned before it is returned to the blood
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___ - ________ produce antibodies that attack specific disease-causing organisms
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Instead of lymph, the ___________ clean blood
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___________ centers release lymphocytes
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Regulates hunger, thirst, and body increased blood flow that occur when you are frightened or angry
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White blood cells found in the lymph system
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Gland where your white blood cells mature when you are very young
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Lymph flows through the lymph vessels when __________ contract
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Several of these lymph vessels flow into the lymph nodes
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Vessels - carry the watery fluid found in between your body's cells
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Tears run from these glands through tiny tubes called tear ducts
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_______ aretery brings blood into the kidney