Chapter 14: Lymphatic System Flashcards
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Immun/o
Protection
Lymph/o
Lymph
Lymphaden/o
Lymph node
Splen/o
Spleen
Thym/o
Thymus gland
Tox/o
Poison
Ana-
Again, anew
Inter-
Between
Formation of lymph
Lymphopoiesis
Interstitial fluid contains or is
Found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries
Lymph nodes are not found in
Bone marrow
Atopy is
A hypersensitivity or allergic state
Helper or suppressor cells are types of
T cells
Examples of immunoglobulins
IgA, IgG, IgE
Oropharyngeal lymph tissue
Tonsils
Mediastinal T-cell producer
Thymus
Nasopharyngeal lymph tissue
Adenoids
Abdominal organ that filters erythrocytes and activates lymphocytes
Spleen
Produces lymphocytes and monocytes and all other blood cells
Bone marrow
Cytotoxic cells are
T-cell lymphocytes
Interferons and interleukins are
Antiviral proteins produced by T-cell lymphocytes
Slight increase in numbers of lymphocytes
Lymphocytosis
Pertaining to poison
Toxic
Computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane
CT scan