Ch. 14 the lymphatic and immune system – Flashcards
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formation of lymph: a) lymphocytopenia b) lymphadenitis c) lymphopoiesis d) lymphoid
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lymphopoiesis
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interstitial fluid: a) contains antibodies produced by white blood cells b) contains red and white blood cells c) is found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries d) is present in connective tissue e) contains blood-clotting factors
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is found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries
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helper or suppressor cells are types of: a) B cells b) T cells c) Platelets d) antigens e) antibiotics
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T cells
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examples of immunoglobulins: a) IgA, IgG, IgE b) monocytes c) lymphocytes d) hepatocytes e) clotting factors
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IgA, IgG, IgE
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oropharyngeal lymph tissue: a) spleen b) thymus c) bone marrow d) tonsils e) adenoids
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tonsils
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nasopharyngeal lymph tissue: A) spleen B) thymus C) bone marrow D) tonsils E) adenoids
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adenoids
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produces lymphocytes and monocytes and all other blood cells: A) spleen B) thymus C) bone marrow D) tonsils E) adenoids
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bone marrow
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Cytotoxic cells: A) b cell lymphocytes B) t cell lymphocytes C) platelets D) thrombocytes E) eosinophils
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t cell lymphocytes
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interferons and interleukins are best described as: A) gamma globulins B) interstitial fluid C) antiviral proteins produced by t cell lymphocytes D) products of b cell lymphocytes E) helper cells
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antiviral proteins produced by t cell lymphocytes
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slight increase in numbers of lymphocytes: A) lymphocytopenia B) lymphopoiesis C) lymphoid D) lymphocytosis E) lymphedema
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lymphocytosis
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pertaining to poison: A) necrotic B) hypoxic C) cyanotic D) toxic E) stenotic
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toxic
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computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane: A) ct scan B) lymphangiogram C) ultrasonography D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) E) lymphadenectomy
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ct scan
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HIV is: A) a malignancy associated with AIDS B) a drug used to treat AIDS C) the virus that causes AIDS D) the test used to detect AIDS E) a type of lymphoma
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the virus that causes AIDS
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malignant tumor of lymph nodes: A) sarcoidosis B) lymphedema C) Hodgkin disease D) hyperspelism E) lymphocytopenia
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Hodgkin disease
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viral infection causing blisters on skin of lips, nose, or genitals: A) Kaposi sarcoma B) herpes simplex C) Cryptococcus D) toxoplasmosis E)pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
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herpes simplex
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cancer arising from the lining cells of capillaries producing purplish skin nodules: A) Kaposi sarcoma B) herpes simples C) Cryptococcus D) toxoplasmosis E) pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
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Kaposi sarcoma
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major lung infection with fever, cough, chest pain, and sputum; treated with trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (septra, Bactrim): A) Kaposi sarcoma B) herpes simplex C) Cryptococcus D) toxoplasmosis E) pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
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toxoplasmosis
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fungal infection associated with AIDS that may cause pneumonitis, hepatitis, and encephalitis: A) Kaposi sarcoma B) herpes simplex C) Cryptococcus D) toxoplasmosis E) pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
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cryptococcosis
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atropy is: A) an early stage of AIDS B) a hypersensitivity or allergic state C) a type of lymphoma D) a disease found in tropical areas E) acute infectious disease caused by Epstein-barr virus
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a hypersensitivity or allergic state
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an immune response in which t cells destroy antigens is called ________ immunity: A) cell mediated B) humoral
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cell-mediated
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lymphocytes contained in the thymus gland that act on antigens: A) B cells B) T cells
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B cells
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an immune response in which B cells transform into plasma cells and secrete antibodies is known as ___________ immunity: A) cell mediated B) humoral
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humoral immunity
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proteins that aid in antigen destruction: A) cytokines B) interferons C) interleukins D) antigens
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cytokines
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body's ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins: a) immunity B) tolerance C) immunotherapy D) complement system
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immunity
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proteins secreted by t cells to aid and regulate the immune response: A) macrophages B) immunoglobulins C) interferons D) interleukins
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interferons
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proteins that stimulate the growth of B and T lymphocytes: A) macrophages B) immunoglobulins C) interferons D) interleukins
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interleukins
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large phagocytes found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body: A) macrophages B) immunoglobulins C) interferons D) interleukins
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macrophages
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organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells: A) tonsils B) adenoids C) thymus gland D) spleen
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spleen
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organ in the mediastinum that conditions T lymphocytes to react to foreign cells: A) tonsils B) adenoids C) thymus gland D) spleen
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thymus gland
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mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx: A) tonsils B) adenoids C) thymus gland D) spleen
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adenoids
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mass of lymphatic tissue in the back of the oropharynx: A) tonsils B) adenoids C) thymus gland D) spleen
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tonsils
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lymph nodes in the groin region: A) cervical node B) inguinal node C) axillary node D) thymus gland
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inguinal nodes
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group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system: A) lymphoma B) atopy C) thymoma D) AIDS
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AIDS
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abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen: A) allergy B) lymphoma C) Hodgkin disease D) wasting syndrome
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allergy
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malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue: A) allergy B) lymphoma C) Hodgkin disease D) wasting syndrome
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lymphoma
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malignant tumor of bone marrow cells: A) thymoma B) multiple myeloma C) lymphoma D) lymphadenitis
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multiple myeloma
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malignant tumor of the thymus gland: A) thymoma B) multiple myeloma C) lymphoma D) lymphadenitis
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thymoma
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cancer arising from the lining cells of capillaries that produces dark purplish skin nodules: A) thymoma B) multiple myeloma C) lymphoma D) Kaposi sarcoma
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Kaposi sarcoma
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hypersensitivity or allergic state arising from an inherited predisposition to allergies: A) lymphocytosis B) lymphocytopenia C) multiple myeloma D) atopy
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atopy
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inflammation of lymph glands (nodes): A) lymphedema B) lymphocytopenia C) lymphocytosis D) lymphadenitisd
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lymphadenitis
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abnormal condition of increase in lymphocytes: A) lymphedema B) lymphocytopenia C) lymphocytosis D) lymphadenitis
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lymphocytosis
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deficiency of lymphocytes in the blood: A) lymphedema B) lymphocytopenia C) lymphocytosis D) lymphadenitis
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lymphocytopenia
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screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream: A) ELISA B) immunoelectrophoresis C) viral load test D) CD4+ cell count
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Immunoelectrophoresis
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measurement of the amount of AIDS virus in the bloodstream: A) ELISA B) immunoelectrophoresis C) viral load test D) CD4+ cell count
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viral load test
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a test that is done to confirm a positive ELISA: A) HAART B) western blot C) CD4+cells D) lymphopoiesis
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western blot
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use of immune cells, antibodies, or vaccines to treat or prevent disease:s A) immunoelectropheresis B) western blot C) ELISA D) immunotherapy
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immunotherapy
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removal of the spleen: A) splenectomy B) thymectomy C) immunoelectropheresis D) HAART
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splenectomy
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removal of the thymus gland: A) splenectomy B) thymectomy C) immunoelectropheresis D) HAART
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thymectomy
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reverse transcriptase inhibitors are used to treat: A) splenomegaly B) lymphadenitis C) HIV/AIDS D) thymoma
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HIV/AIDS
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a CD4+cell count measures the number of ____________ in the bloodstream or patients with AIDS. A) b cells B) suppressor T cells C) plasma cells D) helper T cells
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helper T cells
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lymph nodes in the neck region
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cervical nodes
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substance that the body recognizes as foreign and evokes an immune response
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antigen
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production of antibodies and lymphocytes in response to exposure to an antigen
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adaptive immunity
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lymphocyte that aids B cells in recognizing antigens and stimulating antibody production (T4 cell or CD4+cell)
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helper t cell
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mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
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adenoids
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cell (specializing macrophage) that digests foreign cells and helps b and t cells recognize and mark antigens for destruction
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dendritic cell
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t lymphocyte that directly kills foreign cells (T8 cell or CD8+cell)
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cytotoxic cell
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lymph nodes in the armpit
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axillary nodes
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proteins that aid and regulate the immune response
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cytokines
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lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow and transforms into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies
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B cell
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thin, watery fluid found within lymphatic vessels
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lymph
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tiniest lymphatic vessels
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lymph capillaries
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proteins (cytokines) secreted by t cells to aid and regulate the immune response
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interferons and interleukins
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antibodies that are secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen
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immunoglobulins
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the body's ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins (immune response)
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immunity
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lymph nodes in the groin
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inguinal nodes
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stationary, solid lymphatic tissue located along a lymph vessel
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lymph node
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fluid in the spaces between cells
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interstitial fluid
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lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland; tissue through which lymph travels
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lymphoid organs
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use of immune cells and antibodies or vaccines to treat and prevent disease
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immunotherapy
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lymphocyte that produces and secretes antibodies
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plasma cell
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carrier of lymph throughout the body
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lymph vessel
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lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
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mediastinal nodes
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the ability of t lymphocytes to recognize and accept the body's own antigens as "self"
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tolerance
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large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body
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macrophage
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antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and destroy cells
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vaccine
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protection that an individual inherits to fight infection
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natural immunity
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t inhibits the activity of b and t lymphocytes (treg)
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suppressor t cell
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large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from the upper right portion of the body
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right lymphatic duct
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mass of lymphatic tissue in the back of the oropharynx
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tonsils
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organ in the mediastinum that conditions t lymphocytes to react to foreign cells
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thymus gland
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a poison
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toxin
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weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins (antigens) given to provoke an immune response
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vaccine
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large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from below the diaphragm and from the left side of the body above the diaphragm
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thoracic duct
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exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response
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vaccination
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stationary lymph tissue along the path of lymph vessels
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lymph node
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large thoracic lymph vessel draining lymph from lower and left side of the body
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thoracic duct
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organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
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spleen
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mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
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adenoids
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organ in the mediastinum that produces t cell lymphocytes
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thymus gland
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tiniest of lymph vessels
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lymph capillaries
