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Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Stem Cell Transplants http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests- procedures/stem-cell- transplant/multimedia/stem-cell- transplant/vid-20084647 http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests- procedures/stem-cell- transplant/multimedia/stem-cell- transplant/vid-20084647 http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/Bonemarrow transplantrealstory.aspx (A story) http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/Bonemarrow transplantrealstory.aspx
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Be the Match http://www.bethematch.org/?gclid=CN6m0un 7wMQCFYU-aQodt1MA7g http://www.bethematch.org/?gclid=CN6m0un 7wMQCFYU-aQodt1MA7g
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Why would you do a stem cell transplant? Bone marrow stops working Help make healthy WBC, RBC and platelets Stem cells develop into healthy bone marrow Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Sickle Cell Anemia
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How do stem cell treatments work? Chemo or radiation treatment to clear body of cancerous cells Stem cells from a donor (preferably a sibling) are introduced into the patient through a drip Stem cell treatment has come a long way in the last 12 years.
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Lymphatic System Latin-Lymphaticus Primary function is to transport lymph Lymph-colorless fluid containing WBC that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted material Similar to cardiovascular and blood systems
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Lymphatic Systems Functions Lymphatic vessels transport lymph to and from bloodstream Lymph transports various substances around the body Contains WBC only Carries less protein than blood; about same amount of water salts, sugar and waste material
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Lymphatic System Functions (cont.) Defends body against foreign organisms such as bacteria and viruses Lymphocytes and monocytes protect the body by producing antibodies that attack on foreign cells and organisms
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEP0PYE WcwU (Lymph. Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEP0PYE WcwU
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Two major organs Spleen Thymus gland
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Immune System https://www.khanacademy.org/partner- content/crash-course1/partner-topic-crash- course-bio-ecology/crash-course- biology/v/crash-course-biology-131 (Crash Course, 15 minutes) https://www.khanacademy.org/partner- content/crash-course1/partner-topic-crash- course-bio-ecology/crash-course- biology/v/crash-course-biology-131 TAKE NOTES! Pg. 454 Comb. Forms
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