Module 12 Flashcards
Lymph Nodes
Encapsulated masses of lymph tissue found along lymph vessels.
MALT
Concentrations of lymphatic tissue with no clear boundaries.
Innate Immunity
An immune response that is the same regardless of the pathogen or toxin required.
Acquired Immunity
An immune response targeted at a specific pathogen or toxin.
Humoral Immunity
Immunity that comes from antibodies in the blood.
Cell Mediated Immunity
Immunity that comes from the action of T lymphocytes.
Interstitial Fluid
Fluid that is found between the cells.
Lymph
Fluid that flows in lymph vessels.
Tonsils
Groups of lymph nodules found in the the throat and on the back of the tongue.
Peyer’s Patches
Groups of lymph modules found on the small intestine.
Lymph Node
Filters the lymph as it travels back to the bloodstream.
Spleen
Filters the blood.
Thymus Gland
Place where the T lymphocytes mature.
Vasodilation
A result of inflammation which causes increased blood flow.
Pyrogens
Chemicals that effect the hypothalamus, increasing body temperature.
Interferon
An innate immune response, causing the cells to increase antiviral defenses,
Complement
An antibacterial response based on about twenty proteins in the blood.
Constant Region
Section of the antibody that determines what group (IgG, IGa, etc.) to which it belongs.
Variable Region
Section if the antibody that determines what antigen it can bind to.
Memory B Cell
Responsible for the secondary response of the humoral system.
Plasma B Cell
Produces antibodies to fight infection currently in the body.
Cytotoxic T Cell
Attacks and lyses foreign cells as a part of cell mediated immunity.
Helper T Cell
Increases Mitosis of T cells and B cells.
Memory T Cell
A group of glycoproteins that identifies cells as part of the body.
MHC
A group of glycoproteins that identifies cells as part of the body.
