S2 T5 Flashcards
The largest lymphoid organ, it cleans the blood, removes debris, bacteria, viruses and toxins from the blood; and stores certain white blood cells known as lymphocytes.
Lymphatic system
The Lymphatic System also has the what what and what
Thymus, Lymph nodes and tonsils
the major warriors of The Immune System, protecting the body against foreign invaders.
lymphocytes
A creamy fluid containing lymphocytes, proteins, and fats and passes through the lymph nodes, where micro-organisms are destroyed.
lymph
the what or what is located in the throat, collect and remove pathogens that enter the body via inhaled air or ingested food.
Tonsils and adanoids
Immunity that results from the body producing antibodies in response to the presence of an antigen
Active immunity
A protein that is produced by the immune system that targets a specific antigen to inhibit it from invading the body cells and tissues.
Antibody
Natural Immunity
Innate immunity
A form of immunity mediated by antibodies.
Passive immunity
A condition characterized by severely compromised immunity.
AIDS, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
A life-threatening allergic reaction.
anaphylaxis
Bacterial infection common on the legs, usually caused by streptococcal or staphylococcal infections.
Cellulitis
An autoimmune disorder resulting in overstimulation of the thyroid gland.
Grave’s disease
Inflammation of the liver caused by viruses, usually acquired by consuming contaminated food or water.
Hepatitis A
Inflammation of the liver caused by viruses usually acquired by unprotected sex or IV drug use or passed from the parent to child during pregnancy.
Hepatitis B & C
A virus that targets specific white blood cells, and can be spread through body fluids.
Human Imunodifecentcy virus
Cancer in the bone marrow
Leukemia
Cancer in the lymph nodes
Lymphoma
Highly contagious viral disease that causes massive swelling in the throat.
Mumps
Highly contagious viral disease that causes red sores with a bluish center over the body. It is accompanied with a high fever.
Measles
A fungal infection characterized by a raised red ring on the skin.
Ringworm
German Measles characterized by a red rash.
Rubella
Autoimmune disorder usually characterized by a decrease in blood cells, arthritis, and skin abnormalities, especially on the face (butterfly rash).
Systemic lupus erythematosus
A medication that is used to stop the growth of bacteria but is not effective in treating viral infections.
Antibiotics
