Pathology: Lymphatic and Immune systems Ch 15

Question 1

Allergy or hypersensitivity

Answer 1

Overreaction by the body to a particular antigen

Question 2

Allergen

Answer 2

A substance capable of inducing an allergic reaction

Question 3

Anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Severe response to a foreign substance. Signs develop acutely and may include swelling, blockage of airways, tachycardia, and ptylism

Question 4

Autoimmune Disease

Answer 4

Disorder in which the body makes antibodies directed against itself

Question 5

Immunosuppression

Answer 5

Reduction or decrease in the ability of the immune system to respond to stimulation by antigens

Question 6

Immunosuppresant

Answer 6

A chemical that prevents or reduces the body’s normal reaction to disease

Question 7

Lymphadentis or swollen glands

Answer 7

Inflammation of the lymph node

Question 8

Lymphadentopathy

Answer 8

Disease of the lymph nodes (an example of incorrect use of aden/o b//c nodes are not glands)

Question 9

Lymphangioma

Answer 9

Abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels forming a mass (usually benign)

Question 10

Splenomegaly

Answer 10

Enlargement of the spleen

Question 11

Tonsillitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of tonsils

Question 12

Splenectomy

Answer 12

Surgical removal of the spleen

Question 13

Thymectomy

Answer 13

Surgical removal of the thymus

Question 14

Tonsillectomy

Answer 14

Surgical removal of the tonsils