lymphatic system Flashcards
indented region of lymph node where vessels and nerves enter or leave
helum
substance produced in response to a specific antigen
antibody
mass of lymphoid tissue along the path of a lymphatic vessel that filter lymph
lymph node
substance used to produce active immunity
vaccine
-mixture of leukocytes and fluids
- contributes to swelling
inflammatory edudates
- comes through monocytes
- destroy bacteria, cancer cell and other materials
reticuloendothelial system
popular name for pharyngeal tonsils located in the nasopharynx
adenoids
altered toxin used to produce active immunity
toxoid
fluid in the lymphatic system
lymph
serum containing antibodies that may be given to produce immunity
antiserum and immune serum
Where are monophages developed?
monocytes
What cells participate in non specific immune defenses?
natural killer cells
Where are T-cells developed?
bone marrow
pertaining to the neck
cervical
What is an immunoglobulin?
protien (aka antibodies)
- makes up lymphatic capillaries
- lines the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels
endothelium
engulfing of large particles through the plasma membrane
phagocytosis
fluid between or around cells
interstitial or extracellular fluid
- B-cell
- has to be exposed to an antigen
memory
- hairline or hairlike process
- in respiratory tract
cilia
hormone secreted by the thymus gland
thymosine
help fill up lymphatic capillaries
fat
Which vessels drain into the right lymphatic duct?
right neck, throat, and mammary vessels
received lymph from all parts of the body except superior part of diaphragm
thoracic or left lymphatic duct
substance that induces an immune response
antigens
actively involved in generating protection
active immunity
What are vaccinations?
- administration of vaccines
- contains toxoids
antibodies from mother to her fetus via placenta
natural immunity
What are the functions of the lymphatic system?
fluid balance, protection, and absorb fats
oval bodies located at each side of soft palate in lymph
palatine tonsils
Why can the spleen be removed?
other lymphoid tissues can take over its functions
What are the classic symptoms of inflammation and describe the cause of each?
redness - by blood flow
swelling - increase blood flow
heat - blood makes it warm
pain - fluid that is pushing on nerve endings
substance released from tissue during an inflammatory reaction
histamine
vaccine is MMR
Rubella or German Measles
What lymphatic vessels are located in the skin, axillary, and popliteals?
skin - superficial
axillary - arm and breast tissue
popliteals - leg, knee
What do macrophages do?
defend against pathogens
What substances are found in lymph?
blood, water, and lymphocytes
What are the functions of the spleen?
- filter blood
- destroy old red blood
- produced red blood cells
- a resivior for blood
