ch6: immune and lymphatic systems

Question 1

lymph nodes

Answer 1

filter lymph fluid

Question 2

lymph nodules

Answer 2

small lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells, which fight infection

Question 3

thymus

Answer 3

a small gland in the lymphatic system that makes and trains special white blood cells called T-cells. The T-cells help your immune system fight disease and infection.

Question 4

spleen

Answer 4

largest lymphoid organ, located in the upper left abdominal quadrant. it is home to macrophages that filter blood.

Question 5

interstitial fluid

Answer 5

tissue fluid found between cells, once collected and filter it’s called lymph

Question 6

anitgen

Answer 6

foreign substance within the body

Question 7

antibody

Answer 7

protein the body creates in response to specific antigens

Question 8

immunoglobulins

Answer 8

antibodies

Question 9

b-cells

Answer 9

types of lymphocyte that can recognize antigens and responds by turning into plasma cells. then create antibodies against specific antigens

Question 10

T cells

Answer 10

type of lymphocyte that can recognize antigens and attaches to them to attack the invading cells directly

Question 11

monocytes

Answer 11

engulf and destroy pathogens that have been coagulated with antibodies

Question 12

artificial active immunity

Answer 12

immunity from vaccination

Question 13

natural active immunity

Answer 13

developing antibodies against pathogens that caused an infectious disease

Question 14

natural passive immunity

Answer 14

short lasting immunity passed from mother to child through the placenta and breast milk

Question 15

artificial passive immunity

Answer 15

short lasting immunity created by exposure of antibodies from a person who previously had the disease