Flashcards in 15 - The Lymphatic and Immune System Deck (46)
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A protein molecule produced by B cells.
Antibody
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A substance that can cause a specific immune response and then reacts with the products of the response.
Antigen
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Nodes around the axilary (armpit) area that receive lymph drainage from the upper arm and the scapular and pectoral regions; they drain into the subclavian trunk.
Axilary lymph nodes
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A type of lymphocyte that specializes in producing antibodies.
B cell
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A sac on the inferior portion of the thoracic duct that holds chyle, a milky yellow fluid that drains from the intestines.
Cisterns chyli
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An immune defense system of plasma proteins that destroy microbes.
Complement system
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A protein released by cells that affects cell-to-cell communication and interactions.
Cytokines
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One of several types of antibodies; a protein derived from blood that has been infected with a pathogen; antibodies are created, isolated, and injected into the human body to cause short-term immunity.
Gamma globulin
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One of several small nodes deep to the tensor fascia lata that receive lymph drainage from the deep structures of the lower limbs.
Inguinal lymph node
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A natural cytokine secreted by the body to keep viruses from infecting cells and replicating.
Interferon
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One of the lymphatic vessels that transports a milky fluid (chyle) through the small intestine and the mesenteric glands to the thoracic ducts.
Lacteal
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One of a chain of lymph nodes located around the inferior vena cava.
Lumbar lymph node
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The beginning of a lymphatic vessel.
Lymph capillary
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A tube that allows the passage of lymph from one place to another.
Lymph duct
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A bean-sized organ located throughout the body.
Lymph node
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A facial lymph node that is located at the point where the facial artery crosses the mandible.
Mandibular lymph node
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A cell that that remains after the body mounts an immune response to an antigen and is capable of an immediate response to the reappearance of the same antigens.
Memory cells
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A node located in and around the abdominal membranes.
Mesenteric lymph nodes
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A large, oval-shaped mass of lymphatic tissue located in the wall of the pharynx at the back of the throat; the structure commonly referred to as the tonsils.
Palatine tonsils
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Cell capable of "swallowing up" other cells (harmful ones) and even digesting them.
Phagocyte
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A group of small lymphatic nodules located on the back and roof of the nasopharynx.
Pharyngeal tonsils
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Two groups of nodes located around the back of the knee that drain the skin of the posterior leg; deep structures of the leg, and side of the foot.
Popliteal lymph nodes
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A type of cell derived from the thymus that helps coordinate immune system functions through the secretion of hormones.
T cell
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Specialized T cells that destroy infected or other diseased cells, including cancer cells; the most significant component of the cellular immune response.
T-cytotoxic cells
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A type of T cell that regulates the immune response.
T-helper cell
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The major efferent lymph duct into which most lymph nodes drain.
Thoracic duct
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Lymphatic tissues covered by a membrane and located on either side of the throat.
Tonsils
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A localized collection of pus caused by an infection
Abscess
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The most common type of childhood leukemia; a rapid growing cancer of the blood causing an abnormal increase in white blood cells.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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