Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
natural immunity
A
born with/inherited ex: skin
2
Q
acquired immunity
A
not born with, developed through life
3
Q
Passive acquired immunity
A
given, antibodies injected in you, lasts 3-5 weeks
4
Q
Active acquired immunity
A
you made antibodies yourself because you were exposed to a disease
5
Q
Artificial acquired immunity
A
Vaccine
6
Q
Structures
A
Tonsils, thymus, Spleen, right lymphatic duct, thoracic duct, Lymphatic vessels, Lymphatic nodes
7
Q
Hypersensitivity
A
Allergies,
8
Q
Anaphylactic shock
A
overreaction to allergen
9
Q
Hodgkins Disease
A
Viral, chemo + radiation
10
Q
Mono
A
virus, bed rest
11
Q
Lymphadenitis
A
node exposure to bacteria,
12
Q
lymphadema
A
swelling in arms, legs
13
Q
Lupus
A
butterfly on face
14
Q
scleroderma
A
overproduction of collagen, stiffening of skin, pain meds/ physical therapy
