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The immune system

chpt 13 - lymphatic and immune system

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Reticuloendothelial system
Hematopoietic system
phagocytic system
lymphoid system
Hematopoietic System
production of blood cells
Erythrocytes ( RBC )
Leukocytes ( WBC )
Thrombocytes ( platelets )
Phagocytic System
immune/body's defense lymph nodes , spleen, thymus gland protects the body: skins and tonsil's role in defense
HIV is transmitted by sexual contact, contaminated needles, during birth, blood transfusion
HIV is not transmitted by casual contact, objects: toilet seats, deodorant, door knobs, mosquitoes, sneezing, coughing, sharing food, swimming with infected person
Allergies are a disorder of the immune system that affect millions of people every year
diagnostic, procedural and laboratory assist in diagnosing medical conditions, used in combinations, lead to a final diagnosis, assist in treatment planning; Examples : lymphangiogram, CAT scan, Allergy testing
allergy Production of IgE antibodies against an allergen
acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS ) Most widespread immunosuppressive disease; caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
immunosuppressive Disease that flourishes because of lowered immune response.
retrovirus Type of virus that spreads by using the body’s DNA to help it replicate its RNA.
opportunistic infections Infection that takes hold because of lowered immune response.
Created by: Edunham
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