Lymphatic and Immune Systems Flashcards
Affected infants are born with a deficiency of B and T Cells, resulting in a lack of immunity.
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID)
Group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunistic infections.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorder (AIDS)
Abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen.
Allergy
Hypersensitivity or allergic state arising from a predisposition.
Atopy
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissues.
Lymphoma
Malignant tumor of the bone marrow cells.
Multiple Myeloma
Malignant tumor of the thymus gland.
Thymoma
Measures the number of CD4+ and T cells in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS.
CD 4+ cell count
Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream.
ELISA
Test that separates immunoglobulins.
Immunoelectrophoresis
Measurement of the amount of AIDS virus in the bloodstream.
Viral Load Test
X-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures.
Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan)
A protein produced by B cells to destroy antigens.
Antibody
A substance that a body recognizes as foreign and invokes an immune response.
Antigen
Disease of the lymph node.
Lymphadenopathy
The ability of T cells to recognize and accept the body’s own antigens as friendly.
Tolerance
Lymphocyte that matures from B cells and secrets antibodies.
Plasma Cell
A poisonous protein that is produced by certain bacteria, animals, or plants.
Toxin
Fluid that fills the spaces between cells.
Interstital Fluid
Large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower left side of the body.
Thoracic Duct
Carries lymph throughout the body.
Lymph vessel
Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream
Western Blot test
Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins given to induce immunity to infection or disease.
Vaccine
Infectious diseases associated with AIDS.
Opportunistic Infections
