Lymphatic and Immune System

Question 1

Granular, circulating leukocyte;
most abundant leukocyte in
blood.

Answer 1

neutrophil

Question 2

Leukocyte that specializes in
phagocytosis

Answer 2

macrophage

Question 3

Phagocytic leukocyte that
specializes in
antigen presentation

Answer 3

dendritic cell

Question 4

Granular, circulating leukocyte
that targets
large, multicelled parasites

Answer 4

eosinophil

Question 5

Granular, circulating white
blood cell.

Answer 5

basophil

Question 6

Granular leukocyte that stays
anchored in tissues

Answer 6

mast cell

Question 7

In a cell-mediated immune
response, cytotoxic T cells kill
body cells that have been
altered by infection or cancer.
NK cells kill ailing body cells
that cannot be detected
by cytotoxic T cells.

Answer 7

t cell

Question 8

B lymphocyte. Leukocyte that
can make antibodies in an
adaptive immune response.

Answer 8

b cell

Question 9

cell-mediated

Answer 9

t cell

Question 10

antibody mediated

Answer 10

b cell

Question 11

Immune cells that attack and eliminate harmful germs to
protect your body.

Answer 11

WBC

Question 12

Proteins that bind to invaders and trigger their destruction.

Answer 12

antibodies

Question 13

Chemical messengers that guide immune cells to specific tasks,
including regulating inflammation.

Answer 13

cytokines

Question 14

A group of proteins that aids in defending against
invaders and promoting healing.

Answer 14

complement system

Question 15

Small organs that filter lymph, removing waste and retaining
beneficial components like nutrients.

Answer 15

lymph nodes

Question 16

Stores white blood cells, filters blood, and recycles old or damaged
cells.

Answer 16

spleen

Question 17

Trap invaders like bacteria and viruses at the
entry points to your body.

Answer 17

tonsils and adenoids

Question 18

Helps T-cells mature before they protect the body from
infections.

Answer 18

thymus

Question 19

Produces blood cells, including white blood cells that
support the immune system.

Answer 19

bone marrow

Question 20

Acts as a protective barrier to prevent germs from entering
the body.

Answer 20

skin

Question 21

Detects and destroys germs in mucous
membranes throughout the body.

Answer 21

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)

Question 21

A fluid that drains from cells and tissues, carrying proteins, fats,
white blood cells, and harmful substances like germs and cancer cells.

Answer 21

lymph

Question 22

Tubes that transport lymph throughout the body,
with one-way valves to ensure fluid moves in the right direction.

Answer 22

lymph vessels

Question 23

Two main ducts that empty lymph into the bloodstream
at the subclavian veins.

Answer 23

collecting ducts