Module 14 - Lymphatic System Flashcards
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Inflammatory response that causes a runny nose and sneezing
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Allergic rhinitis
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(rhin/o)
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nose
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(immun/o)
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immunity
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(lymph/o)
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lymph
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inter-
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between
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-stitial
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pertaining to standing, positioned
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The fluid surrounding body cells
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interstitial fluid
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sub-
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under
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(lymphaden/o)
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lymph nodes
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cervical lymph nodes are found in
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in the neck
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axillary lymph nodes are found in
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in the armpit
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mediastinal lymph nodes are found
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between the lungs
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inguinal lymph nodes are found in
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in the groin
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(lingu/o)
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tongue
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(thym/o)
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thymus
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(splen/o)
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the spleen
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A process in which red blood cells and platelets are destroyed
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hemolysis
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(phag/o)
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swallow / eat
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A process in which bacteria is ingested by neutrophils
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phagocytosis
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(tox/o)
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poison / toxin
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hyper-
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excessive
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An example of hypersensitivity reaction characterized by hypotension, shock, edema of the larynx and respiratory distress
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anaphylaxis
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-itis
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inflammation
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sensitivity to environmental allergens
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atopy
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abnormal increase in lymphocytes
lymphocytosis
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-penia
deficiency
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condition of deficiency in lymphocytes
lymphocytopenia
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(is/o)
equal
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when the body rejects a transplanted organ is an example of
isoimmunity
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inflammation of the lungs
pneumonitis
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tumor of the thymus gland
thymoma
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a disease that involves abnormal proliferation of activated B cells
multiple myeloma
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malignant neoplasms of the lymph nodes and tissues
lymphomas
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(retin/o)
retina
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-pathy
disease
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disease of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
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inflammation of a lymph node
lymphadenitis
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accumulation of lymph in soft tissue and resultant swelling
lymphedema
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-edema
swelling
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removal of the thymus gland
thymectomy
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The body's ability to protect itself from foreign micro-organisms
immunity
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A test that detects and differentiates abnormal levels of specific antibodies
immunoelectrophoresis
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The use of immune cells, antibodies or vaccines to treat disease
immunotherapy
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having excessive reactions to allergens
hypersensitivity
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A group of diseases caused by defect in the immune system, characterized by susceptibility to infection and chronic diseases
immunodeficiency
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inflammatory skin reaction due to sensitivity to an environmental allergen
atopic dermatitis
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medical term for hay fever
allergic rhinitis
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A response of the immune system to a harmless substance
Allergy
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A large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body and the left side of the head
the thoracic duct
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Small oval glands that occur in clusters along the path of the lymph vessels
lymph nodes
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Large phagocytes that are found in the lymph nodes and are capable of engulfing and destroying infectious agents
macrophages
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A pair of small rounded masses of lymph tissue, lie just beyond the base of the tongue on each side of the throat
palatine tonsils
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paired mass of enlarged lymph tissue which are located behind the nasal cavity
the adenoids
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the adenoids are also called
the pharyngeal tonsils
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The area between the lungs
the mediastinum
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Antibodies produced by plasma cells
immunoglobulins
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A transmissible epidemic retroviral immunde disease caused by HIV virus
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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Congenital condition in which a deficiency of both T cells and B cells is present
severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)
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A neoplastic disorder characterized by dark purplish skin lesions
kaposi sarcoma (KS)
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Substances that can cause an allergic reaction
allergens
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Tiny, thin walled vessels that filter lymph from our cells
lymphatic capillaries
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Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger tubules known as ______________________
lymph vessels
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Lymph from the right upper quadrant of the body and the right side of the head drains into
the right lymphatic duct
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lymph nodes found in the neck
cervical lymph nodes
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lymph nodes found in the armpit
axillary lymph nodes
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lymph nodes found between the lungs
mediastinal lymph nodes
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lymph nodes found in the groin
inguinal lymph nodes
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the lingual tonsils are located
on the tongue
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Cells that participate in fighting infection by swallowing foreign bodies
phagocytes
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A type of lymphocyte that nonspecifically attacks tumor cells and virally infected cells by releasing cytokines
Natural killer (NK)
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A modified toxin or antigen capable of inducing antibody production against a specific disease that may be encountered in the future
vaccination
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A dramatic example of hypersensitivity, characterized by hypotension, shock, respiratory distress and edema of the larynx
anaphylaxis
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A skin rash attributable to hypersensitivity to soap or other agents
atopic dermatitis
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another name for hives
urticaria
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normal, undesirable immunity
isoimmunity
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present at birth
congenital
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developing after birth
acquired
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Inadequate immune response
immunodeficiency
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Thickening of the blood that slows its flow
hyperviscosity
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Disease in which IgM are overproduced; Waldenstrom ________________________
macroglobulinemia
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inflammation of the retina
retinitis
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A test that detects and differentiates abnormal levels of specific antibodies by separating immunoglobulins
immunoelectrophoresis
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The use of immune cells, antibodies or vaccines to treat disease
immunotherapy
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ana-
again, new
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disease of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
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enlargement of the spleen
splenomegaly
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study of the immune system
immunology
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surgical removal of the thymus gland
thymectomy
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slight increase in number of lymph nodes
lymphocytosis
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deficiency of lymph cells
lymphocytopenia
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tumor of lymphatic tissue
lymphoma
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fluid that fills the spaces between the body's cells
interstitial
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pertaining to poison
toxic
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between two nodes
internodal
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surgical excision of the spleen
splenectomy
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separation into parts
analysis
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protein that acts as an antibody
immunoglobulin
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tumor of the thymus gland
thymoma
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type of white blood cell
lymphocyte
