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SHORT ANSWER QUESTION #1 According to the course lecture materials only, provide three ways by which lymphatic capillaries and their contents are different than blood capillaries and their contents. (3pts) NOTE: When writing your short answer response, note I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT (or other generative AI applications) provide you as an answer to this question. Only responses derived from course materials shall be accepted. 

ESSAY QUESTION #1 According to our class lecture materials only, define lymphatic fluid, then list and explain the series of systems that aid in lymph fluid movement. Only the series of systems that aid in lymph fluid movement as discussed in the course lecture videos (or PowerPoint presentation) shall be considered. (6pts) NOTE: When writing your essay response, be sure to write in essay format. Points shall be deducted with improper use of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. I further expect to see well-constructed sentences with no errors in mechanics. I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT (or other generative AI applications) provide you as an answer to this question. Only responses derived from course materials shall be accepted. 

Lysozyme is an enzyme found in saliva, within the respiratory tract, and lacrimal fluid, that can destroy the peptidoglycan cell wall of viruses and serves as a first-line defense for the innate immune system.  

Match the terms to their respective description/definition. 

From the list below, choose the cell that stimulates or otherwise directly interacts with both branches of the immune response.  

Maturation of lymphocytes occur in the primary lymphoid organs.   

Immunoglobulins are glycoproteins secreted by plasma cells in response to an antigen.   

The serous membrane covering the superficial surfaces of most digestive organs is called the ________.  

The digestion of carbohydrates and proteins by brush border enzymes occurs within the ______ of the small intestine.  

Match the following immunoglobulin (antibody) types to their respective descriptions.