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ST Lymph med terms
ST medical terminology for the lymphatic system
Question | Answer |
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lymphocyte cells that recognize/destroy foreign cells | natural killer cells |
malignant tumor of bone marrow cells | multiple myeloma |
a malignant tumor of lymph tissue in spleen/lymph nodes | Hodgkin's disease |
cell that secretes an antibody and originates from B-cell lymphocytes | plasma cells |
introduction of altered antigens to produce an immune response | vaccination |
T-cell lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B- and T-cell lymphocytes | suppressor cells |
an immune response whereby destruction of antigens takes place | cell-mediated immunity |
B-cells transform into plasma cells | humoral immunity |
antigen-presenting cells derived from monocytes | dendrite cells |
proteins that destroy antigens | antibodies |
antiviral proteins secreted by T-cells | interferons |
antibodies that are secreted by plasma cells in humoral immunity | immunoglobulins |
formation of antibodies/lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen | acquired immunity |
T-cells that aid B-cells in stimulating antibody formation | helper cells |
lymphocytes that transform into plasma cells & secrete antibodies | B-cells |
proteins that stimulate the growth of B- and T-lymphocytes | interleukins |
T-cell lymphocytes that directly kill foreign cells | cytotoxic cells |