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Lymphatic system
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one main function is to capture fluid that escapes from cells and tissues and to return them to bloodstream
-the lymphatic system functions to maintain a balance of fluids within the body.
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lymphoid organs
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have immune functions which produce lymphocytes and other white blood cells that fight infection.
- adenoid
- tonsils
- spleen
- thymus
- lymph nodes
3
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thymus
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necessary for development of immune system
4
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lymph node
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cleans lymph fluid
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tonsil
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protects agains pathogens in pharynx
6
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spleen
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cleans blood and removes old red blood cells
7
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lymphatic vessel
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transports lymph fluid
8
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adenoids
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area behind the nasal cavity that carry white blood cells to fight infection and bacteria
Emergency care 13th edition
flashcards
Decks in class (48)
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Chapter 6 Systems12
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Chapter 6 Skeletal11
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Chapter 6 Respiratory System10
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Chapter 6 Cardiovascular system3
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Chapter 6 Blood system19
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Chapter 6 Lymphatic system8
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Chapter 6 Nervous system5
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Chapter 6 Digestive system10
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Chapter 6 Integumentary System10
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Chapter 6 Endocrine system5
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Chapter 6 Renal system (urinary system)5
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Chapter 4 consent2
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Chapter 733
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Chapter 8 life span vitals ect.7
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Chapter 7 shock8
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Chapter 7 the lungs7
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Chapter 7 Blood5
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Chapter 7 Pathophysiology of other systems16
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Chapter 8 infant25
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Chapter 8 Toddler, preschool, school, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood16
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Chapter 9 Airway management19
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Chapter 9 suctioning12
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Chapter 10 physiology & pathophysiology19
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Chapter 10 Respiratory conditions w interventions12
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Chapter 10 Oxygen therapy40
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Chapter 10 Cylinders5
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Chapter 11 scene size up11
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Chapter 12 Primary assessment0
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Chapter 13 Vital signs and monitoring devices0
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Chapter 14 secondary assessment0
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Chapter 15 Communications and documentation0
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Chapter 16 general pharmacology0
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Chapter 17 respiratory emergencies43
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Chapter 18 ACS and causes of cardiac conditions31
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Chapter 18 cardiac arrest33
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Chapter 180
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Chapter 1933
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Chapter 19 Diabetic emergencies (sepsis)14
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Chapter 19 Diabetic emergencies (seizures)13
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Chapter 19 Stroke10
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Chapter 19 Dizziness and syncope8
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Chapter 20 Allergic reactions21
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Chapter 21 Poisons33
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Chapter 22 abdominal emergencies25
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Chapter 2434
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Chapter 25 bleeding and shock18
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Chapter 26 soft tissue trauma9
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Chapter 26 soft tissue continued19
