Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine System Flashcards
Adenoids
Located in the back of the nasal cavity, responsible for trapping germs that we breath in
Antibodies
Proteins that bind to the surface of foreign substances in the blood.
Antigen
This is the location that antibodies attach to the foreign body
Basophil
Type of white blood cell
Eosinophil
Type of white blood cell
Leukocyte
These are white blood cells responsible for immunity.
Lymph nodes
Gland located throughout the body responsible for filtering lymph before it returns to the blood.
Lymph/interstitial fluid
A clear fluid that is located outside of the blood vessels. It is collected and returned to the blood via lymphatic vessels.
Lymphatic vessels
Closed system of thin-walled
Tubes that transport lymph from the cells back into the blood.
Lymphocytes
A type of white blood cells created in the thymus that is a factor in the immune system.
Monocytes
Type of white blood cell.
Neutrophil
Type of white blood cell.
Peyer’s patches
Groups of lymph nodes specifically for the small
Intestines.
Spleen
Filters the blood of germs and dying erythrocytes (red blood cells); it is located below the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the torso
Thymus
Responsible for making lymphocytes that are a type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that kill different germs/bacteria
Tonsils
Located in the back of your mouth, responsible
For filtering and kill germs
Immunotoxicity
Adverse effects on immune system function, resulting from exposure to chemical substances
Lymphadenectomy
Surgical removal of lymph nodes
Lymphadenopathy
Disease of or swelling/enlarged lymph nodes
Lymphangitis
Inflammation or infection of the lymphatic vessels
Lymphoma
Tumor of lymphoid cells
Immunosuppression
Reduced activation or efficacy of the immune system
Splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
Thymectomy
Surgical removal of the thymus
