Lymphatic System & Immunity (FINAL) Flashcards

1
Q

subcapsular sinus on lymph node contains what?

A

T-cells

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2
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2

A

septa

of thymus

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3
Q

What are medullary cords?

A

Macrophage/antigen presenting cells

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4
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Secondary lymphoid organs

A

Lymph nodes

Spleen

Tonsils

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5
Q

arrow

A

Cisterna chyli

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6
Q

Define

ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY

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7
Q
A

cervical lymph nodes

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8
Q

Define

IMMUNE RESPONSE

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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.

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9
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Define

AUTOIMMUNITY

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Autoimmunity is the system of immune responses of an organism against its own cells and tissues.

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10
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Edema

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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

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11
Q
A

thymus

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12
Q

The center of a lymph node follicle is called ____

A

germinal center

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13
Q

Outer covering of a lymph node

A

Capsule

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14
Q

name the organ and the indented area

A

crypt of the tonsil

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15
Q

Define

MEMORY

A

Bodys ability to recall previously encountered pathogens by recognizing non-self antigens, thus provoking immune response

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16
Q
A

A Right lymphatic duct

B Thoracic duct

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17
Q

Name the tonsils

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18
Q

2 & 3

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Follicle

germinal center

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19
Q

4

A

Cisterna chyli

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20
Q
A

intestinal lymph nodes

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21
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1

A

1) Capsule

of lymph node

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23
Q

A

A

Efferent lymphatic vessel

24
Q

C

A

Hilus (hilum)

of lymph node

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3
cortex of thymus
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medulla
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The germinal center contains what?
Dividing B cells
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5
5) Trabeculae
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what are trabeculae
collagenous capsule that extends into the body of the lymph node
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inguinal lymph nodes
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cervical lymph nodes
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1
cortex
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5
capsule
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inguinal lymph nodes
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A. Red pulp (made of venous sinuses) B. White pulp (lymphatic tissue)
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1
lobules of thymus
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Cisterna chyli drains lymph from what body regions?
Abdominal and lower extremities
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A- spleenic cords B- sinus (RED PULP)
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A & B
A Medullary cords B Medullary sinus
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Primary lymphoid organs
thymus bone marrow
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Define Ability to differentiate self from non-self
feature of adaptive immunity recognize body cells vs foreign by their antigens
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axillary lymph nodes
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Thymus
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4
medulla of thymus
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B
afferent lymphatic vessel of lymph node
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Tonsils
Pharyngeal Palantine Lingual Appendix
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Define SPECIFICITY
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2) Subcapsular sinus of lymph node
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name the tissue, indentation, spots
tonsil crypt follicle w/ germinal center
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Lymph drains to (arteries or veins)
veins
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3
3) Germinal center
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center area
medulla