Lymphoid Organs Lymphatic system Classic action of Immune System Pathology Other immunologic responses
100
What are fleshy pads located at each side of the back of the throat
Tonsils
100
Most of the lymph drains into this large duct
Thoracic veins
100
Body’s attempt to confront an irritant Signs: redness, heat, swelling, and pain
Inflammation
100
What is the enlargement of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
100
What is Delayed reaction Anaphylaxis
Allergic reactions
200
What is an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates and forming part of the immune system.
Spleen
200
The large lymphatic ducts empty lymph into these blood vessels
Subclavian veins
200
Temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness
Fever
200
What is swelling due to lymph nodes blockage
lymphedema
200
What is the recognition of donated organ as nonself Use of immune suppressants to prevent organ rejection
Organ rejection
300
What is the soft, spongy tissue that has many blood vessels and is found in the center of most bones.
Bone marrow
300
Contains red pulp and white pulp; it is the largest lymphoid organ in the body
The spleen
300
Helps the body fight infection and other diseases and made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissues.
White blood cells
300
What is cancer of the lymph nodes
Lymphoma
300
What is the injections that convey active immunity to diphtheria (Diphtheria toxoid), tetanus (Tetanus toxoid), and pertussis (Pertussis vaccine).
DTP
400
What is the small organ that lies in the upper chest under the breastbone. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, which protect the body against infections.
Thymus
400
Lymph from the right arm, right side of the head, right side of the thorax empty into this duct
Lymphatic duct
400
A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
Antibody
400
What are multiple cysts or lesions formed from lymphatic vessels
Lymphangiomatosis
400
What is the immunity you acquire as you live
Acquired immunity
500
What is the membrane lining body cavities and canals that lead to the outside, chiefly the respiratory, digestive, and urogenital tracts
Mucous membranes
500
Called the “graveyard of the erythrocytes”
The spleen
500
Interferons, and Complement proteins
Protective proteins
500
What is a group of inflammatory disorders that cause lymph node enlargement and can result in multiple-organ dysfunction
Castleman disease
500
What refers to the numbers of antibodies (to a particular pathogen) in your plasma.
Antibody titer






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