Lymphatic System

2. triggered by any injury to body tissues
5. drains lymph from the rest of the body
8. example of a non-specific defense
9. produce antibodies and oversee humoral immunity
10. drains lymph from upper right part of body
11. system of molecules and cells that recognize foreign invaders, antigens, and work to destroy or inactivate them
12. the movement of white blood cells through capillary walls into tissues
14. any substance that triggers an immune response
15. abnormal response to harmless substances
16. rare,acute, and systemic allergic reaction
18. capture and destroy bacteria in the small intestine
20. when cancer spreads to another part of the body from the original site, usually through the lymphatic system

1. monitor fluid for presence of antigens
3. protect body from all foreign invaders regardless of type or location
4. filter unwanted substances such as pathogens and cancer cells from the lymph
6. specialized proteins that bind to antigens and tag them for destruction by other cells
7. non-antibody producing lymphocytes
13. specially formulated substances attack specific antigens the body has been exposed to previously
17. engulf and destroy bacteria and other foreign substances
19. filters pathogens and debris from the blood