Test 2 Flashcards
What are the functions of the tonsils, spleen, & thymus?
They function as filters removing microorganisms
What does the term lymph node refers to?
Specialize lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the blood stream
T-cells are antigens, meaning that each one responds to usually one antigen
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Non specific defenses include the bodies 1st line of protection, commonly called the barrier defense
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
A substance product by the body that destroys an antigen in the body?
Antibody
The lymphatic system includes what?
Lymph fluid, vessels, & nodes
Immun/o means what?
Safe
What are signs & symptoms of AIDS
Fatigue, coughing, bruising or bleeding
Lympth __________ take lymph from the tissues to the vessels
Capillaries
What means germ or bud?
Blast/o
Which of the following is a major location of the lymph nodes
> A. Axillary region
B. thoracic
C. Spleen
D. Thymus
What is the primary gland of the lymph system?
Thymus