Immune and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards

1
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Structure with a hemolytic function

A

Spleen

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2
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Inflammation of the lymph nodes

A

Lymphadenitis

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3
Q

The substance that causes noninfected cells to form an antiviral protein is called

A

Interferon

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4
Q

The structure that plays important roles in both the immune and endocrine system

A

Thymus

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5
Q

Lymph vessels return intercellular fluid to the

A

Veins

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6
Q

Lacteals are located in the

A

Small intestine

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7
Q

Aspergillosis is caused by

A

A fungus

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8
Q

The cell that protects the body by eating invading cells is the

A

Macrophage

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9
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Plasma cells develop from transformed

A

B Cells

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10
Q

Hepatitis B and C can be treated using

A

Immunoglobin

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11
Q

Mononucleosis is a

A

Viral infection

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12
Q

Condition frequently associated with HIV

A

Kaposis Sarcoma

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13
Q

Tuberculosis is caused by a

A

Bacillus

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14
Q

Koplik’s spots in the mouth are an early sign of

A

Measles

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15
Q

Crohns disease is

A

NOT autoimmune

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16
Q

Bacteria capable of movement are

A

Spirochete

17
Q

Bacteria that form clusters are

A

STAPHYLOcocci

18
Q

Bacteria that form chains are

A

STREPTOcocci

19
Q

Herpes zoster is

A

Shingles

20
Q

Toxoplasmosis is

A

Transmitted from pets to humans via feces

21
Q

Lymph nodes filter

A

Harmful substances from lymph cells

22
Q

The spleen stores

A

Extra erythrocytes

23
Q

A cytotoxic medication

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Kills and damages cells

24
Q

Anthrax is caused by

A

Rod shaped, spore forming bacilli

25
Q

An adjuvant

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Decreases chances that a cancer will reappear