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Lymphatic and Immune System

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active immunity   immunity that results when the body manufactures its own antibodies or T cells against a pathogen  
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allergen   environmental substance that triggers an allergic response  
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anaphylaxis   severe, immediate hypersensitivity reaction affecting the entire body  
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antibody   substance produced by the B lymphocytes in response to a specific antigen  
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antigen   any molecule that triggers an immune response  
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cellular immunity   immune response that targets foreign cells or host cells that have become infected with a pathogen  
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chemotaxis   the movement of white blood cells to an area of inflammation in response to the release of chemicals from the injured cells  
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complement   a group of proteins in the blood that, through a cascade of chemical reactions, participate in nonspecific immunity  
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histamine   substance secreted by injured or irritated cells that produces local vasodilation, among other effects  
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humoral immunity   immune response that uses antibodies to target pathogens outside the host cells  
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hyperemia   increased blood flow to an area  
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immunoglobulins   antibodies  
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inflammation   an immunological response to injury, infection, or allergy, marked by increases in regional blood flow, immigration of white blood cells, and release of chemical toxins  
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interferon   protein released from virus-infected cells that helps protect nearby cells form invasion  
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lymph   clear, colorless fluid filling lymphatic capillaries  
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lymph nodes   kidney shaped masses of lymphatic tissue that lie alone the lymphatic vessels  
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macrophages   important phagocyte that remains fixed in strategic areas  
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natural killer cells   unique group of lymphocytes that continually roam the body seeking out pathogens or diseased cells  
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neutrophils   phagocytes that accumulate rapidly at sites of acute injury  
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nonspecific immunity   first and second line of defense, immune response aimed at a broad range of pathogens  
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passive immunity   immunity that results when someone receives antibodies form another person or animal  
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phagocytosis   process by which phagocytes engulf and destroy microorganisms  
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pyrexia   fever  
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specific immunity   the third line of defense; immune response targeted at a specific pathogen  
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spleen   the body's largest lymphatic organ; contains masses of lymphocytes  
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T lymphocytes   lymphocytes that participate in both cellular and humoral immunity; also called T cells  
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thymus gland   lymphoid organ where T cells mature; located in the mediastinal cavity  
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tonsils   masses of lymphoid tissue that form a protective circle at the back of the throat  
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