Lymphatic System definitions

Question 1

A bacteria that causes this serious illness “superbug infection”.

(meaning ‘you can’t kill them!’)

Answer 1

Antibiotic Resistant

Question 2

A procedure or removal if only the cancerous tissue with a surrounding margin of normal tissue is removed.

Answer 2

Lumpectomy

Question 3

known as “German measles or 3-day measles” or a rash, that can be passed on to offsprings.

Answer 3

Rubella

Question 4

Used to relieve the symptoms of allergies.

Answer 4

Antihistamines

Question 5

Specialized lymphocytes that produces antibodies.

specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen

Answer 5

B Cells

Question 6

The immune system “produces antibodies against its own tissues”

Answer 6

Autoimmune

Question 7

Is located in the groin

Answer 7

Inguinal lymph nodes

Question 8

Any one of a large group of carcinomas derived from “glandular tissue”.

Answer 8

Adenocarcinoma

Question 9

Bind with “specific antigens” in antigen-antibody response.

Answer 9

Immunoglobulin

Question 10

A gland that plays an important roles in both the immune and cardiovascular system

Answer 10

Spleen

Question 11

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues that occurs when lymph vessels do not drain properly

Answer 11

Lymphedema

Question 12

A group of pathogens that are one-celled microscopic organisms

Answer 12

Bacteria

Question 13

A virus when it is characterized by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes

Answer 13

Infectious mononucleosis