Chapter 10--Lymphatic System

Question 1

immun/o

Answer 1

immune system

Question 2

an-

Answer 2

without

Question 3

lymphaden/o

Answer 3

lymph nodes

Question 4

lymph/o; lymphat/o

Answer 4

lymphatic system

Question 5

phag/o

Answer 5

ingest or engulf

Question 6

-phalaxis

Answer 6

protection

Question 7

tonsil/o

Answer 7

lymphatic; usually palatine tonsil

Question 8

aquired immunity

Answer 8

resistance resulting from exposure to an infectious agent

Question 9

allergen

Answer 9

an allergy-producing substance

Question 10

antibody

Answer 10

a molecule generated in specific opposition to an antigen

Question 11

antigen

Answer 11

substance that induces sensitivity or an immune response in the form of antibodies

Question 12

appendix

Answer 12

worm-like dead-end projection that is attached to the intestine

Question 13

artificial immunity

Answer 13

immunization; immunity acquired from a vaccination

Question 14

autoimmunity

Answer 14

literally, immune to oneself

Question 15

inflammation

Answer 15

redness and irritation caused by injury or abnormal stimulation by a physical, chemical or biologic agent

Question 16

leukocyte

Answer 16

white blood cell

Question 17

lymph

Answer 17

fluid that flows through the lymphatic system

Question 18

lymphatic system

Answer 18

collective, the vessels, nodes and capillaries that carry the lymph and its disease-fighting cells to the areas in which they are needed

Question 19

lymphocyte

Answer 19

white blood cell in the lymphatic system

Question 20

macrophage

Answer 20

large phagocyte

Question 21

microphage

Answer 21

small phagocyte

Question 22

monocyte

Answer 22

a type of white blood cell

Question 23

natural immunity

Answer 23

resistance manifested be an individual who has not been immunized; immunity passed from mother to baby

Question 24

neutrophil

Answer 24

a granulocyte that is that chief phagocytic white blood cell

Question 25

pathogen

Answer 25

substance that produces disease

Question 26

phagocyte

Answer 26

white blood cell that clears away pathogens and debris

Question 27

phagocytosis

Answer 27

process of white blood cells

Question 28

reaction

Answer 28

an action of a specific antibody on a specific antigen; also, in reference to immune responses, an abnormal or unwanted reaction

Question 29

spleen

Answer 29

immune system organ that gets rid of damaged red blood cells and reclaims and stores iron

Question 30

T cell

Answer 30

cells that make up about 80% of lymphocytes; the T denotes their work for the thymus

Question 31

thymus

Answer 31

immune system gland located behind the sternum

Question 32

tonsil

Answer 32

collection of lymph tissue; in common understanding, the lingual, phrangyeal and (esp) palatine tonsils

Question 33

anaphylaxsis

Answer 33

life-threatening reaction to a foreign substance; symptoms include blockage of air passages, decreased blood pressure and generalized edema

Question 34

hemolysis

Answer 34

change or destruction of red blood cells

Question 35

Hodgkin lymphoma

Answer 35

chronic malignant disease of the lymph nodes

Question 36

immunodeficiency

Answer 36

impairment of the immune system

Question 37

lymphadenitis

Answer 37

inflammation of a lymph node

Question 38

lymphadenopathy

Answer 38

chronic or excessively swollen lymph nodes; any disease of the lymph nodes

Question 39

lymphangitis

Answer 39

inflammation of lymph vessels

Question 40

lymphitis

Answer 40

inflammation of lymph vessels or nodes

Question 41

lymphedema

Answer 41

swelling of the subcutaneous tissues due to obstruction

Question 42

lymphoma

Answer 42

tumor of the lymph tissue

Question 43

lymphopathy

Answer 43

disease of the lymph vessels or nodes

Question 44

splenitis

Answer 44

inflammation of the spleen

Question 45

splenomegaly

Answer 45

enlargement of the spleen

Question 46

splenopathy

Answer 46

disease of the spleen

Question 47

systemic lupus erythematous

Answer 47

an inflammatory connective tissue disorder with variable features; diffuse erythematous butterfly rash on the face

Question 48

thymitis

Answer 48

inflammation of the thymus

Question 49

tonsilitis

Answer 49

inflammation of a tonsil (commonly the palatine tonsil)

Question 50

antiviral

Answer 50

drugs used to treat various viral infections or conditions

Question 51

chemotherapy

Answer 51

treatment of malignancies using chemical agents and drugs (usually reserved for treatment of cancer)

Question 52

corticosteroids

Answer 52

hormone-like preparations used as anti-inflammatory agents; topical agents used for their immunosuppressive and inti-inflammatory properties

Question 53

lymphangiography

Answer 53

radiography of the lymph system