Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Question 1

Affected infants are born with a deficiency of B and T Cells, resulting in a lack of immunity.

Answer 1

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID)

Question 2

Group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunistic infections.

Answer 2

Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorder (AIDS)

Question 3

Abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen.

Answer 3

Allergy

Question 4

Hypersensitivity or allergic state arising from a predisposition.

Answer 4

Atopy

Question 5

Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissues.

Answer 5

Lymphoma

Question 6

Malignant tumor of the bone marrow cells.

Answer 6

Multiple Myeloma

Question 7

Malignant tumor of the thymus gland.

Answer 7

Thymoma

Question 8

Measures the number of CD4+ and T cells in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS.

Answer 8

CD 4+ cell count

Question 9

Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream.

Answer 9

ELISA

Question 10

Test that separates immunoglobulins.

Answer 10

Immunoelectrophoresis

Question 11

Measurement of the amount of AIDS virus in the bloodstream.

Answer 11

Viral Load Test

Question 12

X-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures.

Answer 12

Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan)

Question 13

A protein produced by B cells to destroy antigens.

Answer 13

Antibody

Question 14

A substance that a body recognizes as foreign and invokes an immune response.

Answer 14

Antigen

Question 15

Disease of the lymph node.

Answer 15

Lymphadenopathy

Question 16

The ability of T cells to recognize and accept the body’s own antigens as friendly.

Answer 16

Tolerance

Question 17

Lymphocyte that matures from B cells and secrets antibodies.

Answer 17

Plasma Cell

Question 18

A poisonous protein that is produced by certain bacteria, animals, or plants.

Answer 18

Toxin

Question 19

Fluid that fills the spaces between cells.

Answer 19

Interstital Fluid

Question 20

Large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower left side of the body.

Answer 20

Thoracic Duct

Question 21

Carries lymph throughout the body.

Answer 21

Lymph vessel

Question 22

Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream

Answer 22

Western Blot test

Question 23

Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins given to induce immunity to infection or disease.

Answer 23

Vaccine

Question 24

Infectious diseases associated with AIDS.

Answer 24

Opportunistic Infections

Question 25

Cancer arising from the lining cell of capillaries tat produces dark-purplish skin nodules.

Answer 25

Kaposi Sarcoma

Question 26

Protection that an individual is born with to fight infection.

Answer 26

Natural Immunity

Question 27

Mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx.

Answer 27

Adnoids