Chapter 5 Diseases & Conditions of Lymphatic & Immune Systems

Question 1

Autoimmune Disease

Answer 1

Immune system attacks a chosen tissue/organ in your body

Question 2

Immunodeficiency Disorder

Answer 2

Immune system is compromised

Question 3

Two types of lymphoma?

Answer 3

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma & Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Question 4

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Answer 4

Malignant cancer of spleen, liver, bone marrow, and nodes

Question 5

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Answer 5

Malignant cancer of lymphocytes

Question 6

Mononucleosis (mono)

Answer 6

caused by Epstein Barr virus & results in an increase in atypical monocytes & lymphocytes

Question 7

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 7

Caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) which destroys t-cells (WBC). When HIV is activated and starts showing symptoms, it is then called AIDS. Causes very weak immune system due to HIV destroying t-cells. Can stay dormant in body for 2 days - 10 years. Transmitted through blood and bodily fluids.