Unit 8 ll

Question 1

the lymphatic network begins as:

Answer 1

microscopic, blind ended lymphatic capillaries

Question 2

lymphatic capillaries merge to form:

Answer 2

lymphatic vessels

Question 3

lymph enters the lymph nodes through:

Answer 3

afferent lymph vessels

Question 4

lymph exits the lymph nodes through:

Answer 4

efferent lymph vessels

Question 5

T lymphocytes would carry out:

Answer 5

cell mediated immunity

Question 6

the common name for rubella is:

Answer 6

german measles

Question 7

suppressor t cell

Answer 7

turns down the immune response

Question 8

killer t cell

Answer 8

ruptures the membrane of non self cells

Question 9

helper t cell

Answer 9

turns up the immune response

Question 10

memory t cell

Answer 10

stores information in preparation for encounter with the next antigen

Question 11

plasma b cell

Answer 11

produces antibodies

Question 12

extracellular fluid found between systemic cells is

Answer 12

interstitial fluid

Question 13

intercellular fluid found between within cells is called

Answer 13

cytosol

Question 14

the innermost portion of a lymph node is the

Answer 14

medulla

Question 15

what portion of the spleen acts a blood reservoir

Answer 15

red pulp

Question 16

lymph nodes are clustered in what 4 regions

Answer 16

axillary, abdominal, inguinal, cervical

Question 17

portion of the spleen that acts as a filter for worn out blood cells and the debris is

Answer 17

white pulp

Question 18

where are lymph nodes found

Answer 18

everywhere

Question 19

Afferent

Answer 19

receives

Question 20

Efferent

Answer 20

carries away

Question 21

the fibrous capsule ____

Answer 21

surrounds

Question 22

What is the lymphatic network influenced by

Answer 22

Pressure gradient (dilute the solute)

Question 23

Why are the functions of the lymphatic system

Answer 23

Return fluid back from extracellular spaces to the bloodstream
Protect from pathogenic microorganisms

Question 24

wherever there are blood capillaries there will be

Answer 24

lymph capillaries

Question 25

What are lymph nodes

Answer 25

Masses of lymphoid tissue

Composed mostly of lymphocytes

Question 26

naturally acquired active immunity

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previous exposure

Ex: get the flu, fight it off

Question 27

Naturally acquired passive immunity

Answer 27

Transfer from person to person

Question 28

Artificially acquired active immunity

Answer 28

Vaccination

Question 29

Artificially acquired passive immunity

Answer 29

Introduce antibodies from an animal or another person

Question 30

DPT

Answer 30

diphtheria pertussis tetinus

Question 31

mmR

Answer 31

Measles mumps rubella

Question 32

Common name for pertussis

Answer 32

Whooping cough

Question 33

Where do B cells develop

Answer 33

Red bone marrow (peyers patches)

Question 34

What is humoral immunity

Answer 34

B cell; Macrophage identifies antigen

Question 35

Cell mediated immunity

Answer 35

T cells; macrophage identifies and kills antigen

Question 36

Where do T cells develop

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In the thymus- migrate to lymphoid tissue

Question 37

What is the spleen

Answer 37

“Large filter”, has white and red pulp, filter and blood reservoir

Question 38

What is the kidney

Answer 38

Receives Afferent lymph vessels
Efferent vessels carry away
Fibrous capsule surrounds

Question 39

What is the thymus gland

Answer 39

Located in mediastinum, 6months to 5 years of age, site of t lymphocyte maturation

Question 40

What are the tonsils

Answer 40

Palantine, pharyngeal, linguinaldestroys pathogens in mouth and throat

Question 41

What are pathogens

Answer 41

Disease causing agents: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans

Question 42

What are antigens

Answer 42

foreign substances that stim immune response (badges)

Question 43

Antibodies

Answer 43

Proteins that react to antigens