Immune and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards
Structure with a hemolytic function
Spleen
Inflammation of the lymph nodes
Lymphadenitis
The substance that causes noninfected cells to form an antiviral protein is called
Interferon
The structure that plays important roles in both the immune and endocrine system
Thymus
Lymph vessels return intercellular fluid to the
Veins
Lacteals are located in the
Small intestine
Aspergillosis is caused by
A fungus
The cell that protects the body by eating invading cells is the
Macrophage
Plasma cells develop from transformed
B Cells
Hepatitis B and C can be treated using
Immunoglobin
Mononucleosis is a
Viral infection
Condition frequently associated with HIV
Kaposis Sarcoma
Tuberculosis is caused by a
Bacillus
Koplik’s spots in the mouth are an early sign of
Measles
Crohns disease is
NOT autoimmune
Bacteria capable of movement are
Spirochete
Bacteria that form clusters are
STAPHYLOcocci
Bacteria that form chains are
STREPTOcocci
Herpes zoster is
Shingles
Toxoplasmosis is
Transmitted from pets to humans via feces
Lymph nodes filter
Harmful substances from lymph cells
The spleen stores
Extra erythrocytes
A cytotoxic medication
Kills and damages cells
Anthrax is caused by
Rod shaped, spore forming bacilli
An adjuvant
Decreases chances that a cancer will reappear