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Lymphatic chp 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adenoids | Aka. Nasopharyngeal tonsil Are located on the nasopharynx |
| Thymus | Is located superior to the heart |
| Lymphangioma | Is a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels due to a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system |
| T cells | Contribute to the immune defense by coordinating immune defenses and killing infected cells on contact |
| Interferon | Is a family of proteins produced by the T cells whose specialty is fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication |
| B cells | Are most effective against viruses and bacteria circulating in the blood |
| Complement | Complement is a group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form. Complement then marks these foreign invaders and attracts phagocytes to destroy these antigens |
| Compomised | Means weakened reduced absent or not functioning properly |
| Crohns disease | Is an autoimmune disorder |
| Corticosteroid drug | Is a hormone like preparation administered primarily as an anti-inflammatory an as a immunosuppressant |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Is a form of staphylococci that is commonly infects wounds and causes serious problems such as toxic shock syndrome or produces food poisoning |
| Streptococci | Are bacteria that form a chain |
| Fungus | Is a simple parasitic organism. Ex Tinea pedis aka athletes foot- is a fungal infection that commonly develops between the toes and on the feet |
| Yeast | Is a type of fungus.candidiasis Formerly known as moniliasis is also known as a yeast infection |
| Toxoplasmosis | Which is a parasite, is most commonly transmitted from animals to humans by contact with contaminated feces. |
| Herpes zoster | Aka shingles is an acute viral infection characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow the underlying route of an inflamed nerve. |
| Infectious mononucleosis | Aka. Mono, is caused by (EBV) this condition is characterizes by fever, a sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. |
| Rubella | Aka German measles, is a viral infection characterized by a low-grade fever, swollen hands, inflamed eyes, and a fine, pink rash. Can cause defects in a developing fetus |
| Varicella | Aka chickenpox is caused by the herpes virus Varicella zoster and is highly contagious |
| Antiviral drug | Such as Acyclovir, is used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary immunity |
| Myosarcoma | Is a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue |
| Antiangiogenesis | Is a form of treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor. Opposite of angiogenesis |
| Angiogenesis | Is the process through which the tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply |
| Sarcoma | Is a malignant tumor that arises in from connective tissues, including hard,soft, and liquid |
| Hard tissues sarcomas | Arises from the bone or cartilage |
| Soft tissue sarcomas | Arises from tissues such as muscle, connective tissues such as tendons, blood And lymphatic vessels, nerves and fat |
| Liquid tissues sarcomas | Arises from blood and lymphs |
| Hodgkins lymphoma | Aka Hodgkins disease. Is Distinguished from other lymphocytes by large cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed-Sternberg cells |
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