Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Question 1

T-Cells

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Coordinate immune defenses and kill infected cells on contact.

Question 2

Complement Cell

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Complex proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form but are activated by contact with an antigen.

Question 3

Spleen

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Has major hemolytic function. Is a sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.

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Lymphocytes

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White blood cells that specialize so they can attack specific antigens.

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Macrophage

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A cell that protects the body by eating other cells

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Adenoids

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Also known as nasopharyngeal tonsils. Located in the nasopharynx

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Antibodies

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Chemical substances that are capable of inhibiting growth or killing pathogenic microorganisms in humans.

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Lymph Nodes

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Act as filters to harmful substances as lymph flows through the node.

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Cervical Lymph Nodes

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Lymph nodes located along the sides of the neck.

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Vermiform Appendix

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Lymphatic tissue that hangs from the lower part of the cecum

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Intact Skin

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A physical barrier that prevents invading organisms from entering the body.

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Phagocytosis

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The process by which phagocytes eat and destroy substances.

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Viral Infection

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Small infectious agents that only live by invading other cells (some examples are influenza, infectious mononucleosis, and measles).

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Splenomegaly

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Abnormal Enlargement of the spleen

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Splenomegaly

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Abnormal enlargement of the spleen

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Crohn’s Disease

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An autoimmune disorder that attacks the digestive system.

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Lymphadenopathy

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Any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes

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Allergen

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An antigen capable of inducing an allergic response.

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Immunodeficiency Disorder

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Occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are missing or not functioning properly.

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Histamine

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A substance produced by the body that causes the itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes of an allergic reaction.

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Sarcoma

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A malignant neoplasm of connective tissue

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Lymphangioma

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A benign tumor made up of abnormal lymphatic vessels.

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Lymphoma

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Any malignancy that develops in the lymphatic system

Question 24

Carcinoma

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Malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue

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Carcinoma in Situ

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A malignant tumor in its original position. That has not yet disturbed or invaded the surrounding tissue.

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Hodgkin’s Disease

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Is a cancer of the immune system, distinguished by the presence of large cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed-Sternberg cells. Also known as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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Metastasis

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A new cancer site caused by the spreading process.

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Breast Cancer

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A carcinoma that develops from the cells of the breast

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Stage 0

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Cancer cells are found in only one location, such as ductal carcinoma in situ.

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Stage 1

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Cancer cells have moved beyond the duct but have not reached outside the breast.

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Stage 2

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Cancer is no longer than 2cm, but has spread to the axillary lymph nodes

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Stage 3

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Cancer has spread to the cervical (neck) lymph nodes and/or tissue surrounding the breast, such as chest wall or skin.

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Stage 4

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Cancer has spread to other organs, most commonly brain, lungs, liver or bones. Also known as invasive or metastatic cancer.

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Streptococci

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Bacteria that form chains.

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Staphylococci

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Bacteria that form irregular clusters

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Spirochetes

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Spiral shaped bacteria with flexible walls

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Rickettsia

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Small bacteria that live in fleas and ticks. Causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

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Bacilli

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Rod-shaped spore forming bacteria

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West Nile

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Causes flu-like symptoms. Carried by birds, and transmitted to humans by mosquito or tick bites. If untreated, inflammation can spread to the spinal cord and brain.

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Varicella

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Commonly known as chickenpox

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Antiangiogenesis

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Treatment that cuts off blood supply to a tumor.

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Brachytherapy

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Treatment with the use of radioactive materials implanted into the tissues.

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Mastectomy

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Surgical removal of the entire breast and nipple.

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Western Blot

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A blood test used to confirm an HIV diagnosis.

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Needle Breast Biopsy

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A technique in which an X-ray guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.

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Bactericide

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A medication that causes death of bacteria

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Antibiotics

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Medications capable of inhibiting growth or killing pathogenic bacterial organisms.

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Metastasize

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Process by which cancer spreads.