What is the medical term for treatment?
-therapy
What is the medical name for the tiny nose hair that trap foreign substances?
Cilia
What structures form lymphocytes?
Spleen and Thymus Gland
What are the four types of potential invaders?
pathogens, allergens, toxins, malignant cells
What is an immunodeficiency Disease?
occurs when the immune response is weakened or not functioning properly
The Lymphatic System attacks and destroys pathogens that enter the ______________.
blood
Mary has cancer and goes to the hospital once a week for treatment, What type of doctor does Mary visit?
Oncologist
T/F Your body can not function without a protective ring around the back of the nose and upper throat.
FALSE
What types of cells maintain immunological memory and tolerance?
T cells
What are antigens and antibodies?
potential invaders vs. fighter of invaders/ protection from invaders
How does the digestive system protect the body?
uses acids to destroy consumed invaders
What is immunity?
is the state of being resistant to a specific disease.
What is needed if someone goes into anaphylaxis?
Epi pen
What is lymphangiorrhexis?
rupture of the lymph vessels
Alice has severe allergies. she has to go see a medical specialist every month. What type of specialist does she most likely go see?
Allergist
What does the medical term polylymphadenectomy?
surgical removal of many lymph nodes
The lymphatic system is responsible for absorbing what kind of vitamins?
Fat- Soluble vitamins
What is Lymph?
Clear Watery fluid that transports waste
What is the medical term for Enlargement of the Spleen?
Splenomegaly
If a patients has elevated WBC, What might be present in the body?
Infection
What is the medical term for new flesh development?
neosarcoplasia
What things can effect someones immune system?
Age, health, genetics
What flows through the lymphatic Vessels?
lymph fluid
What is an Autoimmune Disease?
produces antibodies to fight against its own tissues, a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
What is Lymphadenitis?
Inflammation of the lymph gland/ Lymph node.
Give an example of a Vaccination you get when you are little.
Any Example
Where are lymph nodes located?
neck, collarbone, groin, armpit
What is the outer barrier that provides protection from potential invaders?
Skin
What is one example of an autoimmune disease and one example of an immunodeficiency disease?
Multiple Sclerosis Lupus AIDS Graves Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis
What are the functions of the lymphatic and Immune System?
Absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins Removing waste Maintain good health Protect the body from antigens
What are the two main types of cells that fight invaders?
lymphocytes/ White blood cells
What is the medical term for against?
anti-
What does the medical term carcinoma mean?
Cancerous tumor
What is the condition in the picture?
lymphedema
What is the root word for tumor?
onc/o
What structure stores lymphocytes?
lymph nodes