Lympathic System Terms Flashcards
means “not life-threatening”
Benign
commonly known as “shingles”
Herpes zoster
proteins that activate the immune system, “fights viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication” signals other cells to increase their defenses
Interferons
Plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems.
Thymus
The protective ring of lymphoid tissue around the back of the nose and upper throat.
Tonsils
Can be caused by cancer treatments, burns, or injuries.
Secondary Lymphedema
Fats that cannot be transported by the bloodstream. Located in the villi that line the small intestine.
Lacteals
Is a parasite that is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animals feces.
Toxoplasmosis
Act as a intracellular signals to begin the immune response.
Cytokines
Develops from B cells and secrete large bodies of antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens.
Plasma cells
The antibody therapy used to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers.
Synthetic Interferon
This is what caused Infectious mononucleosis to form.
Virus
Is the process through which a tumor supports its growth by “creating its own blood supply”.
Angiogenesis
An opportunistic infection that is frequently associated with HIV
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
This causes malaria. This is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Parasite
