Lymphatic and immune systems
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- WBCs that have role in both Lymphatic and immune systems
- Lymphocytes
- Fat and fat soluble vitamins are absorbed by these capillaries
- Lacteals
- Masses of lymphatic tissue that form a protective ring around the nose and throat
- Tonsils
- Nasopharyngeal Tonsils
- Adenoids
- Tonsils that are located on the left and right sides of the throat that are visible through the mouth
- Palatine tonsils
- Tonsils that are located under the tongue.
- Lingual tonsils
- Lymphatic tissue that hangs from the lower portion of the cecum of the large intestine
- Vermiform Appendix
- Small bundles of lymphatic tissue located on the walls of the ileum.
- Peyer's patches
- Spleen
- Hemolytic- destroys worn-out RBCs and liberates hemoglobin.
- Lymph nodes located on the neck.
- Cervical lymph nodes.
- Lymph nodes located under the armpit.
- Axillary lymph nodes
- Lymph nodes located in the groin area
- Inguinal lymph nodes.
- Gland that carries extra erythrocytes
- Spleen
- Plays role in immune and endocrine systems.
- Thymus.
- Inflammation of the lymph node
- Lymphadenitis
- Any disease process usually involving enlargement of the lymph nodes
- Lymphadenopathy
- PGL
- Persistant Generalized Lymphadenopathy-> Continued presence of enlarged lymph nodes.
- Benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels
- Lymphangioma
- Abnormal enlargement of the spleen
- Splenomegaly
- Bleeding from the spine
- Splenorrhagia
- Radiographic examination of the lymphatic vessels
- Lymphangiography
- Swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph within the tissues
- Lymphedema
- A disease fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen
- Antibody
- Modified to perform a specific function
- Differentiation
- Family of proteins whose speciality is fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication.
- Interferon
- T cells that direct the immune response by signaling between cells of the immune system
- Lymphokines
- The process by which phagocytes eat and destroy substances
- Phagocytosis
- Immunity passed from the mother to her developing child before birth.
- Natural Immunity
- Immunity obtained by the development of antibodies during an attack of an infectious disease.
- Active Immunity
- Immunity obtained through Immunization or vaccination.
- Artificial immunity.
- An overreaction by the body to a particular antigen
- Allergy or Hypersensitivity
- an antigen that is capable of causing an allergic reaction
- Allergen
- A systemic reaction
- Anaphylaxis
- a diagnostic test to identify commonly troublesome allergens.
- Scratch test
- Medications that are administered to block and control allergic reactions
- Antihistamines
- A condition that occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are missing or not working properly
- Immunodeficiency Disorder
- A bloodborne pathogen that progressively damages or kills cells of the immune system
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)
- Advanced stage of HIV
- AIDS
- ELISA
- Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay
- Test to confirm the diagnosis of HIV
- Western blot test