Lesson 9 - Lymphatic & Immune System

Question 1

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 1

Syndrome associated iwth suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunisitc infections, secondary neoplasms, and neurological problems.

Question 2

allergy

Answer 2

Abnormal sensitivity acquired by exposure to the antigen.

Question 3

anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity to previously encountered foreign proteins or other antigen.

Question 4

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 4

A virus that causes AIDS. Destroys T-cell helper lymphocytes and thus disrupts the cell-mediated immune response.

Question 5

immune system

Answer 5

The defense of the body against foreign organisms such as bacteria and viruses.

Question 6

immunity

Answer 6

The body’s ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins that damage tissues and organs.

Question 7

lymph

Answer 7

Thin, watery fluid found within lymphatic vessels and collected from tissues throughout the body.

Question 8

lymph nodes

Answer 8

Stationary lymph tissue along lymph vessels.

Question 9

lymphoma

Answer 9

Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue.

Question 10

spleen

Answer 10

Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells.

Question 11

tonsils

Answer 11

Masses of lymph tissue in the back of the oropharynx

Question 12

tonsillectomy

Answer 12

The surgical removal of the tonsils.

Question 13

vaccine

Answer 13

Weakened or killed microorganisms administered to induce immunity to infection or disease.

Question 14

vaccination

Answer 14

An injection that contains a modified pathogen or toxin that stimulates lymphocytes to produce antibodies without having undergone an attack of the disease.