The Immune and Lymphatic Systems

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  1. 2. is important supplier of lymphocytes to the immune system.
  2. 5. a science studying the connection between the brain, behavior, and immunity.
  3. 10. exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to foreign protein or other substance
  4. 12. a gene in a tumor cell.
  5. 13. a group of about 20 inactive enzyme proteins present in the blood.
  6. 15. single nucleated cells that leave the blood and enter into tissues to become macrophages.
  7. 17. tiniest lymphatic vessels.
  8. 19. very simple, frequently pathogenic microorganisms capable of replicating within living cells
  9. 21. one with RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material.
  10. 22. antibody-mediated immunity.
  11. 25. direct cellular response to antigens.
  12. 27. Antibodies are produced in these cells.
  13. 28. any substance for prevention of a disease.
  14. 31. a non-antibody protein of the immune system that regulates immune response.
  15. 34. primary immune cells
  16. 37. protein produced by B cells to destroy antigens.
  17. 39. any immunizing agent, when introduced into the body may produce antibodies.
  18. 40. weakened; impaired the strength of.
  19. 43. a knot, knob, protuberance, or swelling.
  20. 44. a symptom of lupus characterized by fingers that turn white or blue in the cold.
  21. 45. medical term for new growth; can be benign or malignant.
  22. 46. These leucocytes cells kill by "touch killing."
  23. 48. a substance that is a messenger between leukocytes.
  24. 49. In mucus and other secretions (saliva, sweat, intestinal fluids, milk) Helps prevent entry of pathogens.
  25. 54. a phagocytic cell that destroys antigens.
  26. 57. human immunodeficiency virus- causes AIDS.
  27. 60. a condition where in the immune System has been overpowered and cannot function adequatley.
  28. 61. A chronic inflammatory disorder that attacks its own tissue lining, including joints in the hand,feet,and knee . In severe cases, it attacks internal organs.
  29. 62. an altered or acquired state of sensitivity, abnormal reaction of the body to substances normally harmless.
  30. 63. a cytokine produced by T-cell.
  31. 64. a large protein molecule that assists in the immune response.
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  1. 1. a lymphokine that helps regulate the activities of macrophages and natural killer cells.
  2. 3. the duplicated copy; with immunity it is the cells produced to attack antigens.
  3. 4. a tumor of the lymphatic tissue.
  4. 6. Keeps bodily fluids balanced, can live without, located under the rib cage above the stomach
  5. 7. a laboratory-created hybrid cell that produces antibodies.
  6. 8. a condition where the persons antibodies react against their own normal tissues.
  7. 9. mass of lymphatic tissue in the space above the soft palate at the back of the nose and connects the nose to the mouth, which allows a person to breathe through the nose.
  8. 11. that manage the immune response AND attack and destroy foreign cells.
  9. 14. capable of destroying cells.
  10. 16. outside the cell
  11. 18. one that holds back or stops an action
  12. 20. inflammation of lymph nodes or a gland.
  13. 23. that produce plasma cells which secrete antibodies.
  14. 24. a white blood cell that engulfs and destroys antigens.
  15. 26. a type of lupus that is confined to the skin; also called cutaneous
  16. 29. hormones used to treat inflammation.
  17. 30. a body fluid formed within the tissue spaces and circulated throughout the body.
  18. 32. humoral immunity; when antibodies and complement work together to destroy antigens.
  19. 33. a cytokine produced by macrophages or monocytes.
  20. 35. released by damaged tissue and mast cells, causes capillaries to dilate and become more permeable.
  21. 36. any substance that causes an allergic reaction
  22. 38. within the cell
  23. 41. First antibody released - early infection Potent agglutinating agent, Activates and fixes complement.
  24. 42. a granulated white blood cell.
  25. 47. What are the main warriors of the immune system.
  26. 50. Located behind the breastbone and Helps mature T-cells in the organs.
  27. 51. masses of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat.
  28. 52. excess lymph fluid in the tissue.
  29. 53. the process of making an individual less susceptible to allergens
  30. 55. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
  31. 56. refers to a malignant growth.
  32. 58. they serve as outposts of the immune system.
  33. 59. a period that is disease and symptom free.