Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System and Immunity Vocabs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Antibody | a globular protein produced by plasma cells that binds to specific antigens and promotes their destruction or removal from the body |
| Antigen | a substance capable of inducing the production of antibodies |
| Differential | different count of different cells |
| Immunity | resistance to injuries and diseases caused by foreign compounds, toxins, and pathogens |
| Immunoglobulin | a circulating antibody |
| B Cells | lymphocytes capable of differentiating into the plasma cells that produce antibodies |
| T Cells | Lymphocytes responsible for cellular immunity and for the coordination and regulation of the immune responses; include helper and suppressor T cells and cyotoxic (killer) T cells |
| CNS | (blank) |
| Thymus | lies in the mediastinum posterior to the sternum. T cells become mature in the thymus. |
| Interferons | small proteins released by activated lymphocytes, macrophages, and by tissue cells infected with the virus. Cause normal, uninfected cells to produce antiviral compounds that intefere with viral replication. Stimulate macrophages and NK cells |
| Inflammation | a localized tissue response to injury. Produces local sensations of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. |
| Acquired Immunity | appears following exposure to an antigen. May occur naturally or be induced artifically. |
| Passive Immunity | the transfer of antibodies from one person to another. May be categorized as natural or artifical |
| Vaccine | a preparation of antigens derived from a specfic pathogen. |
| Capillaries | (blank) |
| Hemacytometer | (blank) |
| WBC | White blod count - a blood test to determine the number of leukocytes present. Increased level indicates infection/and or inflammation. Decreased level indicates aplastic anemia, pernicious anemia, and malaria. |
| RBC | Red blood count - a test performed on whole blood to determine the time needed for oxalated plasma or clot; use to regulate anticoagulant drug therapy to detect clotting disorders. |
| ESR | sedimentation rate |
| Centrifuge | placed in a a centrifuge machine and subjected to a spinning motion which separates liquids of different densities. Produces solid sediment that can be examined under the microscope |
| Hct | Hematocrit |
| ELISA | enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay |
| PCP | pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
Created by:
sgaston712
Popular Medical sets