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ST Lymph med terms
ST medical terminology for the lymphatic system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |