Immune and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards

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1
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Structure with a hemolytic function

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Spleen

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2
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Inflammation of the lymph nodes

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Lymphadenitis

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3
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The substance that causes noninfected cells to form an antiviral protein is called

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Interferon

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4
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The structure that plays important roles in both the immune and endocrine system

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Thymus

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5
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Lymph vessels return intercellular fluid to the

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Veins

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6
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Lacteals are located in the

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Small intestine

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7
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Aspergillosis is caused by

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A fungus

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8
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The cell that protects the body by eating invading cells is the

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Macrophage

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9
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Plasma cells develop from transformed

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B Cells

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10
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Hepatitis B and C can be treated using

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Immunoglobin

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11
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Mononucleosis is a

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Viral infection

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12
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Condition frequently associated with HIV

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Kaposis Sarcoma

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13
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Tuberculosis is caused by a

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Bacillus

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14
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Koplik’s spots in the mouth are an early sign of

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Measles

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15
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Crohns disease is

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NOT autoimmune

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16
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Bacteria capable of movement are

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Spirochete

17
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Bacteria that form clusters are

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STAPHYLOcocci

18
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Bacteria that form chains are

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STREPTOcocci

19
Q

Herpes zoster is

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Shingles

20
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Toxoplasmosis is

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Transmitted from pets to humans via feces

21
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Lymph nodes filter

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Harmful substances from lymph cells

22
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The spleen stores

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Extra erythrocytes

23
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A cytotoxic medication

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Kills and damages cells

24
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Anthrax is caused by

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Rod shaped, spore forming bacilli

25
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An adjuvant

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Decreases chances that a cancer will reappear