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WARM UP 1.Draw and label the structure of a nephron. 2.Briefly describe what happens at each structure you labeled.
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Lymphatic System
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Functions Collect drained water and proteins and return them to blood Disposes of pathogens and cellular “junk”
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Basic Structure Lymph vessels – Collect and distribute water – Collect and carry “junk” to lymph nodes Lymph nodes – Filter fluid and destroy invaders
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Recognition and Disposal Antibodies in nodes attach to specific pathogens Lymphocytes recognize the antigen marker and digest/destroy those cells
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Lymphatic Organs Tonsils – One of many lymph nodes Thymus – Produces antibodies Spleen – Major pathogen filter
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WRAP UP Edema is swelling due to fluid. What does this have to do with the lymphatic system?
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WARM UP 1. Explain how the lymphatic system fights invaders, using the words antibody, lymphocyte, lymph vessel, and lymph node.
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WRAP UP Write how much time you would need to study to get each of the following percentages on your test: 100% 90% 80% 70% 60%
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