Chapter 14 Lymph Flashcards
Immun/o
Protection
Lymph/o
Lymph
Lymphaden/o
Lymph nodes
Splen/o
Spleen
Thym/o
Thymus gland
Tox/o
Poison
Axill/o
Armpit
Cervic/o
Neck
Immun/o
Immune
Inguin/o
Groin
Ana
Again, a new
Inter
Between
Auto
Self, own
Hyper
Above, excessive
Retro
Behind, back, backward
-cytosis
Condition of cells slight increase in numbers
-edema
Swelling
-globulin
Protein
-megaly
Enlargement
-oid
Resembling
-pathy
Disease, emotion
-penia
Deficiency
-phylaxis
Protection
-poiesis
Formation
-stitial
To set, pertaining to standing or positioned
-suppression
To stop
Adaptive immunity
Ability to recognize and remember specific antigens and mount an attack on them
Adenoids
Mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
Antibody
Protein produced by B cells to destroy antigens
Antigen
Substance that the body recognizes as foreign; evokes an immune response
Axillary nodes
Lymph nodes in the armpit
B cell (B lymphocyte)
Lymphocyte that matures into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies
Cell mediated immunity
T cells that respond to antigens and destroy them
Cervical nodes
Lymph nodes in the neck region
Complement system
Proteins in the blood that help antibodies and kill their target
Cytokines
Proteins secreted by cytotoxic T cells to aid in antigens destruction
Cytotoxic T cell (CD8 + T cell)
Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
Dendritic cell
Antigen presenting cell; shows T and B cells what to attack
Helper T cell ( CD4 + T cell)
Lymphocyte that aids B cells and stimulates T cell
Humoral immunity
B cell produce antibodies after exposure to specific antigens; type of adaptive immunity
Immunity
Body’s ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins that damage tissue and organs
Immunoglobulins
Antibodies secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen
Immunotherapy
Use of immune cells, antibodies, or vaccines to treat or prevent disease
Inguinal nodes
Lymph nodes in the groin region
Interferons
Proteins secreted by T cells and other cells to aid and regulate the immune response
Interleukins
Proteins that stimulate the growth of B and T lymphocytes
Interstitial fluid
Fluid in the spaces between cells; becomes lymph in lymph capillaries
Lymph
Thin, watery fluid within lymphatic vessels and collected from tissues throughout the body
Lymph capillaries
Tiniest lymphatic vessels
Lymphoid organs
Lymph nodes,spleen, and thymus gland
Lymph node
Collection of stationary solid lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels
Lymph vessels
Carrier of lymph throughout the body
Macrophage
Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissue of the body
Mediastinal nodes
Lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
Mesenteric nodes
Lymph nodes in the mesentery
Monoclonal antibody
An antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and to destroy cells
Natural immunity
Protection that an individual is born with to fight infection
Para-aortic nodes
Lymph nodes near the aorta in the lumbar area of the body
Plasma cell
Lymphocyte that secretes antibodies; matures from B lymphocytes
Right lymphatic duct
Vessel in the chest that drains lymph from the upper right part of body; empties into large neck vein
Spleen
Organ in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen that destroys worn out RBCs, activates lymphocytes, and stores blood
Suppressor T cell (Treg)
Lymphocyte that inhibits the activity of B and T cells
T cell ( T lymphocyte)
Lymphocyte that acts directly on antigens to destroy them or produces chemicals toxic to antigens
Toxin
Poison; a protein produced by certain bacteria, animals, or plants
Vaccination
Exposure of an individual to an antigen that provoked an immune response that will destroy any cell with the antigen and will protect against infection
Vaccine
Weakened or killed microorganisms toxins, or other proteins given to induce immunity to infection or disease
