Lymphatic System & Immunity (FINAL) Flashcards
subcapsular sinus on lymph node contains what?
T-cells
2

septa
of thymus
What are medullary cords?
Macrophage/antigen presenting cells
Secondary lymphoid organs
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Tonsils
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Cisterna chyli
Define
ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY


cervical lymph nodes
Define
IMMUNE RESPONSE
The reaction of the cells and fluids of the body to the presence of a substance that is not recognized as a constituent of the body itself.
Define
AUTOIMMUNITY
Autoimmunity is the system of immune responses of an organism against its own cells and tissues.
Edema
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
*Fluid imbalance = too much fluid leaving capillaries or too little being absorbed into lymphatic system

thymus
The center of a lymph node follicle is called ____
germinal center
Outer covering of a lymph node

Capsule
name the organ and the indented area
crypt of the tonsil
Define
MEMORY
Bodys ability to recall previously encountered pathogens by recognizing non-self antigens, thus provoking immune response

A Right lymphatic duct
B Thoracic duct
Name the tonsils


2 & 3

Follicle
germinal center
4

Cisterna chyli

intestinal lymph nodes
1

1) Capsule
of lymph node

thymus
A

Efferent lymphatic vessel
C

Hilus (hilum)
of lymph node



















