Chapter 22 Flashcards

1
Q

Which lymphatic vessel carries lymph away from the interstitial fluid and tissue cells?

A

Lymphatic capillaries

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2
Q

Which lymphatic vessel is formed by the converging of lymphatic capillaries?

A

collecting vessels

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3
Q

Which lymphatic vessel is formed by the converging of lymphatic collecting vessels?

A

lymphatic trunks

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4
Q

Which lymphatic vessel drains lymph from the right arm?

A

right lymphatic duct

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5
Q

Which lymphatic vessel drains into the left subclavian vein?

A

thoracic duct

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6
Q

Which lymphatic vessel drains into the right subclavian vein?

A

right lymphatic duct

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7
Q

When does lymph become lymph?

A

Lymph is the fluid that is formed when interstitial fluid enters the initial lymphatic vessels of the lymphatic system.

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8
Q

What is the name of the collection of lymphoid nodules scattered throughout the connective tissue of mucous membranes?

A

(MALT) mucosa associated lymphoid tissue

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9
Q

Which lymphatic organ filters lymph?

A

lymph nodes

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10
Q

Which lymphatic organ filters blood?

A

spleen

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11
Q

Which lymphatic organ surrounds the naso and oropharynx?

A

pharyngeal and palatine tonsils

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12
Q

Which lymphatic organ matures T cells?

A

Thymus

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13
Q

What is the name of the fibrous framework of the lymph node?

A

stroma

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14
Q

What is the name of the area where functioning cells are located within the lymph node?

A

parenchyma

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15
Q

Which lymphatic organs have capsules?

A

thymus, lymph node, and spleen

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16
Q

Trace the lymph flow through a lymph node.

A

afferent vessel – cortex and medulla layer — efferent vessel

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17
Q

Which tonsil lines the base of the tongue?

A

lingual

18
Q

Which tonsil lies at the posterior region of the oral cavity?

A

palatine

19
Q

Which tonsil lines the posterior wall of the nasopharynx?

A

pharyngeal tonsil

20
Q

What is the name of the process of the coating of an antigen with a material that enhances phagocytosis?

A

opsonization

21
Q

What is the name for that chemical release that attracts phagocytosis?

A

chemotaxis

22
Q

What is the name of the antiviral proteins produced by virus-infected cells?

A

interferons

23
Q

What part of the skin provides an excellent physical barrier to microbes?

A

epidermis

24
Q

What is the name of the peptide coating on the skin’s surface that kills microbes?

A

defensins

25
Q

What is the name of the film of lactic acid from sweat that inhibits bacterial growth on skin?

A

acid mantle

26
Q

What substance ensnares microbes?

A

mucous

27
Q

What substance present in mucus, saliva, and tears kills bacteria?

A

lysozyme

28
Q

What is the name of the sticky gel within areolar tissue the inhibits the movements of microbes?

A

hyaluronic acid

29
Q

What type of immunity develops after administration of a vaccine?

A

artificial active

30
Q

What type of immunity develops after exposure to an antigen in the environment?

A

natural active

31
Q

What type of immunity is produced by the transfer of antibodies?

A

passive

32
Q

What type of cell is involved with cell-mediated immunity?

A

T cell (helper and cytotoxic)

33
Q

What type of cell is involved with the production of antibodies?

A

plasma cell

34
Q

What type of T cell inhibits T cell and B cell activity?

A

regulatory t cells

35
Q

What type of T cell directly attacks enemy cells?

A

cytotoxic cell

36
Q

What type of T cell promotes killer T cell and B cell activity?

A

helper t

37
Q

What type of T cell is an inactive clone?

A

memory t

38
Q

What is the name of the process where antibodies bind to an antigen and expose a complement-site?

A

complement fixation

39
Q

What is the name of the process where antibodies block the active site of a bacteria?

A

neutralization

40
Q

What is the name of the process where antibodies bind to many antigens causing the complex to come out of solution?

A

precipitation

41
Q

What is the name of the process where antibodies cause the clumping together of cells?

A

agglutination