Lymphatic and Immune System

Question 1

organs

Answer 1

lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thymus gland, tonsils

Question 2

allergies

Answer 2

a reaction to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, molds, foods, and some medications. Atopy is the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases

Question 3

immunodeficiencies

Answer 3

abnormal production or function of immune cells or complement
- may be congenital or acquired
- includes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

Question 4

autoimmune diseases

Answer 4

• Multiple sclerosis
• Myasthenia gravis
• Juvenile diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Glomerulonephritis

Question 5

multiple sclerosis

Answer 5

white matter of the brain and spinal cord is destroyed

Question 6

myasthenia gravis

Answer 6

when communication between nerves and skeletal muscles is impaired

Question 7

juvenile diabetes

Answer 7

destroys pancreatic beta cells that produce insulin

Question 8

rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 8

destroys joints

Question 9

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Answer 9

affects the kidney, heart, lungs, and skin

Question 10

glomerulonephritis

Answer 10

impairment of renal function