Test 2 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Adaptive immunity primarily involves
Specific repsonses by immune cells and antibodies
Histamine is released by which type of cells
Basophili and mast cells
In which condition might he spleen be removed resulting in increased risk of infections
A splenic rupture
Peter’s patched are found in which part of the body
Wall of the small intestine
Lymphocytes is refers to as
ELL-0mediated immunity
The primary function of the thymus is
To produce lymphocytes
He process by which leukocytes move from the blood into tissues id called
Diapedesis
The term “ antibody-mediated immunity” means
Defense thought eh production of antibodies by B cells
The term lymphedema refers to
Accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues
The tonsils are classified as
Secondary lympoid organs
What does the spleen primarily filter
Blood
What does the term innate immunity refer to?
Non specific , immediate defense responses
What is chyle
The fluid in thee lymphatic vessels
what is the classical pathway of complement activation
Initial activation by and antigen- antibody complex
What is the primary role of the lymphatic system in
Defense of the body
What iOS the significance of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system
They filter lymph
What is the primary cause of lymphadenopathy in patients who have undergone cancer surgery
Removal or damage to lymph nodes
What role do lecteals play in the lymphatic system
They absorb lipids forms he digestive tract
Which type is primarily involved in phagocytosis during inflammation
Neutrophils
Which lymphatic duct drains lymph from the upper right body
Right lymphatic duct
Which of the folllwing best describes “ immune surveillance”
Monitoring potential pathogens
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
Production insulin
WHICH ORGANS ARE CONSIDERED PRIMARY LYMPHOID ORGANS
BONE MARROW AND THYMUS
Which of the following components of innate immunity act to directly destroy pathogens
Phagocytes
