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NUC0520 MED100c Terminology > Chapter 14: Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Exercises > Flashcards

Chapter 14: Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Exercises Flashcards

1
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Collection of stationary lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels

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lymph node

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Large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower and left side of the body

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thoracic duct

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Organ in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen that destroys worn-out erythrocytes, activates lymphocytes, and stores blood

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spleen

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4
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Mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx

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adenoids

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Lymphoid organ in the mediastinum that conditions T cells to react to foreign cells in the immune response

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thymus gland

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Tiniest lymphatic vessels

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lymph capillaries

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Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that drains lymph from the upper right part of the body

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right lymphatic duct

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Fluid in the spaces between cells

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interstitial fluid

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Give the locations of the following lymph nodes:

  • inguinal nodes
  • axillary nodes
  • cervical nodes
  • mediastinal nodes
  • paraaortic nodes
  • mesenteric nodes
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Inguinal nodes are located in the groin region.

Axillary nodes are located in the armpit region.

Cervical nodes are located in the neck (of the body) region.

Medistinal nodes are located in the mediastinum .

Paraaortic nodes are located near the aorta in the lumbar region of the body.

Mesenteric nodes are located in the intestinal region.

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Lymphocyte that matures from a B lymphocyte and secretes antibodies

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plasma cell

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Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body

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macrophage

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CD4+ T cell that aids B cells in recognizing antigens

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helper T cell

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Treg that inhibits the activity of B and T lymphocytes

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suppressor T cell

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Proteins in the blood that help antibodies and T cells kill their target

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complement system

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Antigen-presenting cell; shows B cells and T cells what to attack

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dendritic cell

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Match the term to the description.

Term:

  • immunoglobulins
  • toxins
  • helper T cells
  • suppressor T cells
  • cytotoxic T cells
  • plasma cells
  • interferons and interleukins

Description:

a) Antibodies: IgA, IgE, IgG, IgM, IgD
b) Lymphocytes that aids B cells; CD4+ T cell
c) Poisons (antigens)
d) T lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells
e) Cytokines secreted by cytotoxic T cells
f) Transformed B cells that secrete antibodies
g) T lymphocytes that directly kill foreign cells (CD8+ T cells)

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Immunoglobulins:
a) Antibodies: IgA, IgE, IgG, IgM, IgD

Toxins:
c) Poisons (antigens)

Helper T cells:
b) Lymphocytes that aids B cells; CD4+ T cell

Suppressor T cells:
d) T lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells

Cytotoxic T cells:
g) T lymphocytes that directly kill foreign cells (CD8+ T cells)

Plasma cells:
f) Transformed B cells that secrete antibodies

Interferons and interleukins:
e) Cytokines secreted by cytotoxic T cells

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17
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Removal of the spleen

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splenectomy

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18
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Enlargement of the spleen

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splenomegaly

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19
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Formation of lymph

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lymphopoiesis

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20
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Malignant tumor of the thymus gland

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thymoma

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Inflammation of lymph glands (nodes)

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lymphadenitis

22
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Deficiency of lymph cells

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lymphocytopenia

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Pertaining to poison

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toxic

24
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Disease of lymph glands (nodes)

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lymphadenopathy

25
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Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen and associated with anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia

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hypersplenism

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Extraordinary hypersensitivity to a foreign protein; marked by hypotension, shock, and respiratory distress

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anaphylaxis

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Antigen capable of causing allergy (hypersensitivity)

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allergen

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Disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to HIV

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AIDS

29
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Removal of a mediastinal organ

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thymectomy

30
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Malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue in the lymph nodes and spleen; Reed-Sternberg cells are in lymph nodes

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Hodgkin lymphoma

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Spleen, thymus, and tonsils

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lymphoid organs

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Swelling of tissues due to interstitial fluid accumulation

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lymphedema

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Malignant condition associated with AIDS (purplish skin nodules appear)

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Kaposi sarcoma

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Human immunodeficiency virus; the retrovirus that causes AIDS

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HIV

35
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White blood cells that are destroyed by the AIDS virus

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CD4+ T cells

36
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Group of infectious diseases associated with AIDS

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opporunistic infections

37
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Measures the amount of HIV in blood

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viral load test

38
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Weight loss with decreased muscular strength, appetite, and mental activity

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wasting syndrome

39
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Drug used to treat AIDS by blocking an enzyme needed to make copies of HIV

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reverse transcriptase inhibitor

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Drug used to treat AIDS by blocking the production of an enzyme that creates new viral pieces for HIV

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protease inhibitor

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Use of combination drugs to treat AIDS

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HAART (highly active antriretroviral therapy)

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Test to detect anti-HIV antibodies

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ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)

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autoimmune diseases

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Chronic, disabling diseases caused by abnormal production of antibodies to normal tissue

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atopy

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A hypersensitivity or allergic state with an inherited predisposition

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non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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A malignant tumor of lymph nodes; follicular and large cell are types of this disease

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interstitial fluid

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Fluid that lies between cells throughout the body

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lymphopoiesis

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Formation of lymphocytes or lymphoid tissue

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lymphedema

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Chronic swelling of a part of the body due to collection of fluid between tissues secondary to obstruction of lymph vessels and nodes

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anaphylaxis

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An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein

50
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vaccination

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Introduction of altered antigens to produce an immune response and protection from disease

51
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immunoelectrophoresis

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Test that separates immunoglobulins

52
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monoclonal antibody

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Antibody used in immunotherapy; produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and destroy cells

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