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
BSA
