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
