Chapter 22 Flashcards
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Lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is
Tonsil
What stimulates an immune response only when it is attached to a larger carrier molecule
Hapten
In which part of the thymus are T cells thought to die
Hassles corpuscles
Which antimicrobial protein reduce viral replication
. Interferons
An acute allergic response can lead to
Anaphylic Shock
Antigens that induce anallergic reaction called
Allergen
Lymph transport involves all but what
Smooth muscle contraction
Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels termed
Lymph nodes
What is the difference between lymph and interstitial fluid
Location
What action makes microbes more susceptible to phagocytes
Opsonization
Lack of resistance
Susceptibility
What cytokine acts on the hypothalamus to raise the body temp during fever
Interlenkin-l
What is a small hormone that can stimulate Or inhibit many normal Cell functions
Cytokine
The tonsils located at the base of the tongue
Lingual tonsils
What cells display CD4 proteins and interact with MHC Class II antigens
Helper T cells
What leads to inflammation, enhancement of phagocytosis and lysis of microbes
Classical and alternative complement systems
Lymph leaves a lymph node via
Efferent Lymphatic vessels
The inability of the immune system to protect the body from a pathogen causes
Immunodeficiency diseases
What cell is considered to be the most important Cell in the immune system
T helper cells
What cell becomes immunocompetent due to thyme hormones
Lymphocytes
What is a function of spleen
Removes worn out blood cells
The lymph from the right foot empties into the
Thoracic duct
The left subclavian vein relieves lymph from
Thoracic duct
What class of antibodies is found in sweat tears, breastmilk, and gl secretions
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