lymphatic system :) Flashcards
1
Q
against
A
anti
2
Q
cancerous
A
carcin/o
3
Q
immune, protection, safe
A
immun/o
4
Q
lymph. lymphatic tissue
A
lymph/o
5
Q
lymph node or gland
A
lymphaden/o
6
Q
lymph vessel
A
lymphangi/o
7
Q
new, strange
A
neo-,ne/o
8
Q
tumor, neoplasm
A
-oma
9
Q
tumor
A
onc/o
10
Q
eat, swallow
A
phag/o
11
Q
formative material of cells
A
-plasm
12
Q
flesh, connective tissue
A
sarc/o
13
Q
spleen
A
splen/o
14
Q
pertaining to
A
-tic
15
Q
poison, poisonous
A
tox/o
16
Q
chronic immune system disease caused by the human immunodeficiency disease (HIV)
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
17
Q
a substance that causes an allergic reaction
A
allergen
18
Q
the result of the immune system, the body natural defense system, overreacting to a trigger
A
anaphylaxis
19
Q
a medicine (such as penicillin and its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms
A
antibiotics
20
Q
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
A
antibody
21
Q
used to prevent fungal growth; active against fungal
A
anti fungal
22
Q
a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production or antibodies
A
antigen
23
Q
specific chemical interaction between antibodies produced by B cells of the white blood cells and antigens during immune reaction
A
antigen-antibody reaction
24
Q
a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells
A
autoimmune disorder
25
rod shaped bacterium; it is a pathogenic disease and a rod shaped , gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria found in soil and water.
bacilli
26
a member or a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell wall but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease
bacteria
27
infection with candida, especially as causing oral or vaginal thrush
candidiasis
28
a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue ( a type of body tissue that forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body, lines body cavities and hollow organs and is the major tissue in glands) of the skin of the lining of the internal organs
carcinoma
29
made up of a large number of distinct plasma proteins that react with one another to opsonize pathogens and induce a series of inflammatory responses that help to fight infection
complement system
30
any of a number of substances, such as interferon, interleukin, and growth factors, which are secreted by certain cells of the immune system and have a effect on other cells
cytokines
31
a kind of herpesvirus which usually produces very mild symptoms in an infected person but may cause severe neurological damage in people with weakened immune systems and in the newborn
cytomegalovirus
32
a substance that kills cells, including cancer cells
cytotoxic drug
33
a condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct
ductal carcinoma in situ
34
relating to or involving the rupture of destruction of red blood cells
hemolytic
35
a herpesvirus that causes shingles and chickenpox
herpes zoster
36
a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting immune system ( has reed-sternberg cells)
hodgkin's lymphoma
37
attacks the body's immune system
human immunodeficiency virus
38
when special white blood cells called T or B lymphocytes ( or both) do not function normally or your body doesn't produce enough antibodies
immunodeficiency disorder
39
any class or proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, which function as antibodies
immunoglobulin
40
a drug that suppresses the immune response of an individual
immunosuppresent
41
the prevention or treatment of disease with substances that stimulate the immune response
immunotherapy
42
an infectious viral disease characterized by swelling of the lymph glands and prolonged lassitude (kissing disease)
infectious mononucleosis
43
type of breast cancer that starts in the milk ducts of the breast and moves into nearby tissue
infiltrating ductal carcinoma
44
a protein released by an animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, which has the property of inhibiting virus replication
interferon
45
enlargement in one or more lymph nodes, usually due to infection
lymphadenitis
46
swelling of lymph nodes
lymphandenopathy
47
non-cancerous fluid-filled cysts that form in children, often on the head and neck
lymphangioma
48
swelling due to the build-up of lymph fluid in the body
lymphedema
49
a type of immune cell that is made in the bone marrow and is found in the blood and in lymph tissue
lymphocytes
50
a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system
lymphoma
51
used to check the lymph system for disease
lymphoscintigraphy
52
a large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection
macrophage
53
life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female anopheles mosquitoes
malaria
54
a technique using x-rays to diagnose and locate tumors of the breasts
mammography
55
the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer
metastasis
56
growths that appear in the uterus
myoma
57
malignant muscle tumor
myosarcoma
58
cancer spreads from one place to another
metastasize
59
cancer that begins in your lymphatic system (doesn't have reed-steinberg cells)
non-hodgkins lymphoma
60
infections that occur more often or more severe in people in weakened immune system than in people with healthy immune systems
opportunistic infection
61
type of bone cancer that begins in cells that form in the bones
osteosarcoma
62
an organism that lives in on or in an organism of another species ( its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense
parasite
63
a deadly virus spread to people by saliva from infected animals
rabies
64
a diverse collection of obligately intracellular gram-negative bacteria found in ticks, lice, fleas, mites, chiggers, and mammals
rickettsia
65
a contagious viral infection that is caused by a virus (distinctive red rash)
rubella
66
broad group of cancers that begin in the bones in the soft (connective) tissue
sarcoma
67
any of a group of spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which are serious pathogens for humans, causing diseases such as syphillis, yaws, lyme disease, and relapsing fever
spriochetes
68
an enlarged spleen
splenomegaly
69
a bacterium of a genus that includes many pathogenic kinds that causes pus formation, especially in the skin and mucous membranes
staphylococci
70
when inflammation spread from a localized area of one organ (like the skin) to other organ systems in the body
systemic reaction
71
radiation therapy given by an external radiation source at a distance from the body
teletheraphy
72
-an infection with a parasite called toxoplasma gondii
- results from infection with a common parasite found in cat feces and contaminated food
toxoplasmosis
73
a highly contagious viral infection causing itchy blister-like a rash on the skin
varicella (chicken pox)
74
cells play an important role in cancer cells and cells infected by viruses
natural killer cells
75
specialized lymphocytes that produce & secrete antibodies; each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen.
b cells
76
lymph node used as part of staging cancer
axillary
77
causes extreme fatigue that can last a lifetime and can be the result of having mononucleosis
epstein- barr virus
78
located on the left and right sides of the throat in the area that is visible through the mouth
palatine tonsils
79
also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils, are located in the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the pharynx
adenoids
80
the surgical removal of the entire breast and all of the axillary lymph nodes under the adjacent arm
modified radical mastectomy
81
plasma from arterial blood that flows out of the arterioles and into the capillaries, and then flows into the spaces between the cells of the tissues
interstitial fluid
82
collects lymph from the right side of the head and neck, the upper right quadrant of the body, and the right arm; empties into the right subclavian vein
right lymphatic duct
83
the largest lymphatic vessel in the body, collects lymph from the left side of the head and neck, the upper left quadrant of the trunk, the left arm, the entire lower portion of the trunk, and both legs
thoratic duct
84
located along the sides of the neck
cervical lymph nodes
85
located under the arms in the area known as the armpits
axillary lymph nodes
86
located in the inguinal (groin) area of the lower abdomen
inguinal lymph nodes
87
process of becoming mature
maturation
88
to be modified to perform a specific function
differentiation
89
located deeper within the tissues and have valves to prevent the backward flow of lymph
lymphatic vessels
90
contains specialized lymphocytes that are capable of destroying pathogens
lymph node
91
three masses of lymphoid tissue that form a protective ring around the back of the nose and the upper throat; prevent pathogens from entering the respiratory system when breathing through the nose and mouth
tonsils
92
mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart, reaches its greatest size at puberty and becomes smaller with age; secretes a hormone that stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
thymus
93
a sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, just inferior to the diaphragm and posterior to the stomach; filters microorganisms and other foreign material from the blood
spleen
94
disease producing microorganisms
pathogens
95
substances that produce allergic reactions
allergens
96
poisonous or dangerous
toxins
97
potentially life-threatening cancer cells
malignant cells
98
traps breathed-in foreign matter with nose hairs and the moist mucous membrane lining of the respiratory system
respiratory system
99
uses the acids and enzymes produced by the stomach to destroy invaders that are swallowed or consumed with food
digestive system
100
specialized lymphocytes worth together in specific ways to attack and destroy pathogens that have succeeded in entering the body
lymphatic system
101
resistance to a disease present without the administration of an antigen or exposure to a disease; present at birth; and continues via breast milk from mothers antigens
passive (natural) immunity
102
obtained by having had a contagious disease or vaccine
acquired immunity
103
a procedure in which a woman examines her breasts and their accessory structures for evidence of change that could indicate a malignant process. begins at the axilla and with arm raised over head (starts at 16 for girls)
breast self examination
104
self-examination of the testes for abnormal lumps or swellings in the scrotal sac, should be done monthly for identifcation of changes
16 for boys (tse)
105
bacteria that is resistant to most anibiotics, infections are serious, difficult to treat and fatale
mrsa
106
an opportunistic infection that is frequently associated with HIV is where lesions can be seen
kaposi's sarcoma
107
hereditary condition of the lymphatic system that develops with swelling beginning in the feet and progressing into the ankles and in an upward direction along the legs- most common in females
primary lymphedema
108
detects anti-HIV antibodies; Western blot given as follow-up
elisa test
109
fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea pedis
110
a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection
septic shock
111
an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin, typically occurring in childhood (long lasting, red rash all over the body)
measles
112
a viral disease that is contagious; described as the parotid salivary glands, which is located below the ears on both sides of the face, or the salivary glands, which are on the front of the neck, swelling in the face and can swell up to five days; symptoms would be a fever, a headache, muscle aches, tiredness, pain in the front of the ears or the front of the neck, and loss of appetite
mumps
113
is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes; happen during warm weather, when mosquitoes are most active; spread to people and animals through mosquito bites
west nile virus
114
a spore forming bacterium that affects animals as well as humans; humans get it by being in contact with the infected animal or inhaling spores.
anthrax
115
a highly contagious infection in the respiratory system (throat,lungs,nose) that mainly occurs in seasonal epidemics such as winter
influenza
116
able to dissolve in water
water soluble vitamins
117
needs to work through the body
fat soluble vitamins
118
absorb fat that can not be transported by bloodstream
lacteals
119
potassium and sodium
electrolytes
120
lymph removes....
dead cells, debris, and pathogens
121
how many nodes do we have?
between 400 to 700, half are in the abdomen
122
secrete a large volume of antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens
plasma
123
a type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue
leukocytes
124
-comes from the thymus
-part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow. They help protect the body from infection and may help fight cancer
t cells
125
directing b cells and to divide and proliferate
interleukins
126
tongue
lingual
127
located above the heart, large in puberty, becomes smaller with age
thymus gland
128
-important part of immune system
-if ruptures, can rupture large intestine and could cause sepsis and death
appendix
129
destroy cell debris, dust, pathogens, and pollen
phagocytes
130
replenish macrophage and dendritic cells
monocytes
131
kills invading cells
macrophage
132
search for antigens that produce infection
dendritic cells
