Chapter 14: Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Review Flashcards by Jenn Dobrotinic

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Formation of lymph:

a) lymphocytopenia
b) lymphadenitis
c) lymphedema
d) lymphopoiesis
e) lymphoid

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d) lymphopoiesis

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Interstitial fluid contains or is:

a) Antibodies produced by white blood cells
b) Red and white blood cells
c) Found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries
d) Connective tissue
e) Blood clotting factors

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c) Found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries

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All of the following are part of the immune system except:

a) lymphocytes
b) platelets
c) monocytes
d) phagocytes
e) antibodies

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b) platelets

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All of the following describe areas of lymph node concentration except:

a) inguinal
b) axillary
c) bone marrow
d) mediastinal
e) cervical

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c) bone marrow

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Atopy is:

a) An early stage of AIDS
b) A hypersensitivity or allergic state
c) A type of lymphoma
d) A disease found in tropical areas
e) Acute infectious disease caused by Epstein-Barr virus

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b) A hypersensitivity or allergic state

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Helper or suppressor cells are types of:

a) B cells
b) T cells
c) Platelets
d) Antigens
e) Antibiotics

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b) T cells

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Examples of immunoglobulins:

a) IgA, IgC, IgE
b) monocytes
c) lymphocytes
d) hepatocytes
e) clotting factors

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a) IgA, IgC, IgE

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Oropharyngeal lymph tissue:

a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids

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d) tonsils

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Mediastinal T-cell producer:

a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids

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b) thymus

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Nasopharyngeal lymph tissue:

a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids

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e) adenoids

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Abdominal organ that filters erythrocytes and activates lymphocytes:

a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids

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a) spleen

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Produces lymphocytes and monocytes and all other blood cells:

a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids

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c) bone marrow

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Cytotoxic cells are:

a) B cell lymphocytes
b) T-cell lymphocytes
c) platelets
d) thrombocytes
e) eosinophils

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b) T-cell lymphocytes

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Interferons and interleukins are:

a) gamma globulins
b) interstitial fluid
c) antiviral proteins produced by T-cell lymphocytes
d) produced by B-cell lymphocytes
e) helper cells

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c) antiviral proteins produced by T-cell lymphocytes

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Slight increase in numbers of lymphocytes:

a) lymphocytopenia
b) lymphopoiesis
c) lymphoid
d) lymphocytosis
e) lymphedema

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d) lymphocytosis

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Pertaining to poison:

a) necrotic
b) hypoxic
c) cyanotic
d) toxic
e) stenotic

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d) toxic

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Computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane:

a) CT scan
b) lymphangiogram
c) ultrasonography
d) MRI
e) lymphadenectomy

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a) CT scan

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HIV is:

a) a malignancy associated with AIDS
b) a drug used to treat AIDS
c) the virus that causes AIDS
d) the test used to detect AIDS
e) a type of lymphoma

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c) the virus that causes AIDS

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Malignant tumor of lymph nodes:

a) sarcoidosis
b) lymphedema
c) Hodgkin lymphoma
d) hypersplenism
e) lymphocytopenia

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c) Hodgkin lymphoma

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Viral infection causing blisters on skin of lips, nose, or genitals:

a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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b) Herpes simplex

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Cancer arising from the lining of capillaries, producing bluish red skin nodules:

a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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a) Kaposi sarcoma

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Major lung infection with fever, cough, chest pain, and sputum. Treatment is with Bactrim:

a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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Protozoal (parasitic) infection associated with AIDS. Produces pneumonitis, hepatitis, and encephalitis:

a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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d) toxoplasmosis

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Fungal infection associated with AIDS. Involves brain and meninges, lungs, and skin:

a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

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c) cryptococcus

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Lymph nodes in the neck region

cervical nodes

Substance that the body recognizes as foreign and evokes an immune response

antigen

Production of antibodies and lymphocytes in response to exposure to an antigen

adaptive immunity

Lymphocyte that aids B cells in recognizing antigens and stimulating antibody production (CD4+ cell)

helper T cell

Mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx

adenoids

Cell (specialized macrophage) that digests foreign cells and helps B and T cells recognize and mark antigens for destructrion

dendritic cell

T lymphocyte that directly kills antigens (CD8+ cell)

cytotoxic T cell

Lymph nodes in the armpit

axillary nodes

Proteins that aid and regulate the immune response

cytokines

Lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow and transforms into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies

B cell

lymph

Thin, watery fluid found within lymphatic vessels

lymph capillaries

Tiniest lymphatic vessels

interferons and interleukins

Proteins (cytokines) secreted by T cells to aid and regulate the immune response

immunoglobulins

Antibodies that are secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen

immunity

Body's ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins (immune response)

inguinal nodes

Lymph nodes in the groin

lymph node

Stationary, solid lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels

interstitial fluid

Fluid in the spaces between cells

lymphoid organs

Lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland; tissue through with lymph travels

immunotherapy

Use of immune cells and antibodies or vaccines to treat and prevent disease

paraaortic nodes

Lymph nodes associated with a major artery

mesenteric nodes

Lymph nodes in the intestinal region

Lymphocyte that produces and secretes antibodies

plasma cell

Carrier of lymph throughout the body

lymph vessel

Lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity

mediastinal nodes

The ability of T cells (T lymphocytes) to recognize and accept the body's own antigens as "self"

tolerance

Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body

macrophage

Antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and destroy cells

monoclonal antibody

Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells

spleen

Protection that an individual is born with to fight infection

natural immunity

Lymphocyte that inhibits the activity of B and T cells (Treg)

suppressor T cell

Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from the upper right portion of the body

right lymphatic duct

Mass of lymphatic tissue in the back of the oropharynx

tonsils

Organ in the mediastinum that conditions T cells to react to foreign cells

thymus gland

A poison

toxin

Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins (antigens) given to provoke an immune response

vaccine

Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from below the diaphragm and from the left side of the body above the diaphragm

thoracic duct

Exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response

vaccination

Involves B cells that produce antibodies

humoral immunity

Involves T cells that response to antigens and destroy them

cell-mediated immunity

Deficiency of lymphocytes: lympho______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphocytopenia

Antibody (protein) secreted by plasma cells: immuno______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

immunoglobulin

Formation of lymph: lympho_______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphopoiesis

Increase in numbers of lymphocytes: lympho_______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphocytosis

Swelling within tissue spaces (collection of interstitial fluid): lymph______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphedema

Organs that are part of the lymph system: lymph_______ organs ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphoid organs

Disease of lymph nodes: lymphadeno______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphadenopathy

Enlargement of the spleen: spleno_______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

splenomegaly

Inflammation of lymph nodes: lymphaden_______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

lymphadenitis

Excision of the spleen: splen______ ``` Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis ```

splenectomy

thymectomy

Removal of the thymus gland

anaphylaxis

Exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to previously encountered proteins or antigens

toxic

Pertaining to a poison

hypersplenism

Syndrome marked by enlarged spleen, anemia, blood cell destruction

interstitial fluid

Liquid that bathes and surrounds cells

autoimmune disease

Abnormal production of antibodies against normal body tissues

immunosuppression

Normal reaction of the immune system to foreign agents is impaired

asplenia

Condition of absence of the spleen

opportunisitic infections

Infections diseases associated with AIDS

protease inhibitor

Drug that treats AIDS by blocking the production of a proteolytic enzyme that creates new viral pieces for HIV

Kaposi sarcoma

Malignant condition associated with AIDS; coloured skin nodules appear

human immunodeficiency virus | HIV

Infectious agent that causes AIDS

wasting syndrome

Weight loss, decrease in muscular strength, appetite and mental activity

reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Drug that treats AIDS by blocking an enzyme needed to make copies of HIV

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | AIDS

Group of symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system; infections, new growth, and neurologic problems

CD4+ cells

Helper T cells that are destroyed by the AIDS virus

Malignant tumor of a lymphoid organ in the mediastinum

thymoma

Malignant tumor of bone marrow cells (plasma cells)

multiple myeloma

Substance capable of causing a specific hypersensitivity reaction in the body

allergen

Group of malignant tumors involving lymphoid tissue; follicular and large cell are types

non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Malignant tumor of lymph tissue in the spleen and lymph nodes; Reed-Sternberg cell is often found on microscopic analysis

Hodgkin lymphoma

Hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition; inflammation of the skin

atopic dermatitis

Infants are born with a deficiency of B and T cells

severe combined immunodeficiency disease

Abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen

allergy

viral load test

Measures the amount of AIDS virus in the bloodstream

CD4+ cell count

Measures the number of helper T cells in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS

computed tomography (CT)

X-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures

immunoelectrophoresis

Test that separates immunoglobulins

ELISA

Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream

MoAb

Antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and destroy cells

Treg

Suppressor T cell that inhibits the activity of B and T cells

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

HSV

herpes simplex virus

IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM

immunoglobulins

PCP

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Stationary lymph tissue along the path of lymph vessels

lymph nodes

Large thoracic lymph vessel draining lymph from lower and left side of the body

thoracic duct

Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells

spleen

Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx

adenoids

Organ in the mediastinum that produces T-cell lymphocytes

thymus

Tiniest of lymph vessels

lymph capillaries

Large lymph vessel in the chest that drains lymph from right upper part of the body

right lymphatic duct

Fluid that lies between cells and becomes lymph as it enters lymph capillaries

interstitial fluid

Where are inguinal nodes located?

groin

Where are axillary nodes located?

armpit

Where are cervical nodes located?

neck

Where are mediastinal nodes located?

chest

What description best describes immunoglobulins? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE

What description best describes toxins? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

d) Poisons (antigens)

What description best describes helper T cells? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells

What description best describes cytotoxic cells? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens

What description best describes interferons? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

f) Proteins secreted by T cells

What description best describes plasma cells? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

What description best describes suppressor T cells? a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells d) Poisons (antigens) e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens f) Proteins secreted by T cells g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies

a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg

Removal of the spleen

splenectomy

Inflammation of lymph glands (nodes)

lymphadenitis

Tumor of the thymus gland

thymoma

Disease of lymph glands (nodes)

lymphadenopathy

Formation of lymph

lymphopoiesis

Deficiency of lymph cells

lymphocytopenia

Pertaining to poison

toxic

Enlargement of the spleen

splenomegaly

Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen and associated with anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia

hypersplenism

An extraordinary hypersensitivity to a foreign protein; marked by hypotension, shock, respiratory distress

anaphylaxis

An antigen capable of causing allergy (hypersensitivity)

allergen

Disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to HIV

AIDS

Removal of a mediastinal organ

thymectomy

Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and spleen marked by Reed-Sternberg cell identified in lymph nodes

Hodgkin lymphoma

Tissues that produce lymphocytes - spleen, thymus, tonsils, and adenoids

lymphoid organs

Swelling of tissues due to interstitial fluid accumulation

lymphedema

White blood cells that are destroyed by HIV

helper T cells

Test to separate immunoglobulins

immunoelectrophoresis

Drug used to treat AIDS by blocking the growth of AIDS virus

zidovudine

Test used to detect anti-HIV antibodies

ELISA

Group of infectious diseases associated with AIDS

opportunistic infections

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? mackrophage macrophage

macrophage Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissue

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? lymph lypmh

lymph Fluid found in lymph vessels

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? immunoglobins immunoglobulins

immunoglobulin Antibody secreted by plasma cells

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? alergy allergy

allergy Hypersensitivity reaction

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? inguinal nodes ingiunal nodes

inguinal nodes Lymph nodes in the groin

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? anaphylaxis anaphilaxis

anaphylaxis Extraordinary hypersensitivity reaction

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? Hodgkin lymphoma Hogdkin lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma Malignant tumor of lymph nodes

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? axilliary nodes axillary nodes

axillary nodes Lymph nodes in the armpit

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? lymphocytopenis lymphocytopenia

lymphocytopenia Decrease in lymphocytes

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? splenectomy spleenectomy

splenectomy Removal of the spleen

Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition? lymphopoesis lymphopoiesis lymphopeosis

lymphopoiesis Formation of lymph

What description best describes the term anaphylaxis? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction

What description best describes the term AIDS? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV

What description best describes the term cervical nodes? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

h) Lymph nodes in the neck

What description best describes the term adenoids? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx

What description best describes the term interferons? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells

What description best describes the term macrophage? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

What description best describes the term Hodgkin lymphoma? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

i) Malignancy of lymph nodes

What description best describes the term hypersplenism? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen

What description best describes the term atopy? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition

What description best describes the term immunoglobulins? a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells h) Lymph nodes in the neck i) Malignancy of lymph nodes j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes

f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells

Removal of the spleen: _____ectomy

splenectomy

Tumor of the thymus gland: ______oma

thymoma

Record (x-ray) of lymph vessels: ______gram

lymphangiogram

Infectious diseases associated with AIDS: ______ infections

opportunistic infections

Formation of lymph: lympho_______

lymphopoiesis

Pertaining to poison: _____ic

toxic

Pertaining to poison: _____ic

toxic

inguin/o

groin

thym/o

thymus gland

axill/o

armpit

cervic/o

neck

tox/o

poison

immun/o

protection

splen/o

spleen

lymphaden/o

lymph node (gland)

-edema

swelling

-megaly

enlargement

-poiesis

formation

-penia

deficiency

-phylaxis

protection

-oid

resembling, derived from

-pathy

disease

inter-

between

hyper-

excessive

retro-

backward, behind

herpes simplex

Viral infection (HSV) causing small blisters on the lips, nose, or genitals

candidiasis

Yeast-like fungal infection overgrows in the mouth (thrush), respiratory tract, and skin

tuberculosis

Bacterial disease (TB) predominant in the lungs. Symptoms include fever, weight loss, anorexia, and low energy

Cryptococcus

Yeast-like fungal infection causes lung, brain, and blood infections; found in pigeon droppings, air, water, soil

histoplasmosis

Fungal infection caused inhalation of dust contaminated with Histoplasma capsulatum; symptoms include fever, chills and lung infection

Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

One-celled organism causes lung infection with fever, cough, and chest pain

toxoplasmosis

Parasitic infection involving CNS and causing fever, chills, confusion, hemiparesis and seizures; parasite is found in uncooked port, raw eggs, and vegetables

cryptosporidiosis

One-celled parasitic infection of the gastrointestinal tract, brain, and spinal cord

Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare

Bacterial disease with fever, malaise, night sweats, diarrhea, and lung and blood infections

cytomegalovirus

Virus causes enteritis and retinitis; found in semen, saliva, urine, feces, blood, and breast milk