Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

A&P II - Human Lymphatic/Immune System

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
what is the main function of the lymphatic system   show
🗑
show lymph is interstitial fluid that has entered the lymphatic vessels  
🗑
show the right side of the head, neck, RUE, and upper right side of the trunk  
🗑
show right subclavian vein  
🗑
show everything that does not empty into the right lymphatic duct (left side of upper body , lower trunk, and BLE)  
🗑
where does the thoracic duct empty lymph into   show
🗑
show the lymphatic system is a ONE-WAY system  
🗑
(lymphatic/blood) capillaries have endothelial minivalves   show
🗑
why are mini-valves special?   show
🗑
during inflammation, what three things does lymph pick up along with interstitial fluid   show
🗑
show lymph nodes "examine" and cleanse the debris  
🗑
show the digestive tract  
🗑
show lacteals are specialized lymph capillaries in the digestive tract that absorb digested fat and deliver chyle to the blood  
🗑
show lymph vessels DO have valves  
🗑
show lymph vessels anastomose more frequently  
🗑
more superficial lymph vessels follow (veins/arteries)   show
🗑
show deep lymph vessels tend to follow arteries  
🗑
show lymphatic ducts  
🗑
show thoracic duct, right lymphatic duct  
🗑
the right lymphatic duct drains what parts of the body   show
🗑
show thoracic duct drains most of the body  
🗑
the lymphatic system (has/lacks) a pumping organ   show
🗑
in the lymphatic system, vessels are (high/low)-pressure   show
🗑
show pulsations from nearby arteries , and contractions of smooth muscle in the walls of lymphatic vessels  
🗑
what is the main white blood cell active in immune response   show
🗑
show T lymphocytes (T-Cells) and B Lymphocytes (B-Cells)  
🗑
the T cells and B cells protect the body against ____________________   show
🗑
show an antigen is anything the body perceives as foreign  
🗑
show Bacterial, toxins, and viruses ARE considered to be angtigens  
🗑
Mismatched RBC's and Cancer cells (are/are not) considered to be angtigens   show
🗑
show T Cells manage the immune response  
🗑
what cells attack and destroy foreign cells   show
🗑
show the B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies  
🗑
show antibodies are secreted for the B cells and immobilize antigens  
🗑
show lymph nodes are the principle lymphoid organs of the body  
🗑
show they are embedded in connective tissue and clustered along lymphatic vessels  
🗑
what are the three locations of the body where aggregations of the lymph nodes occur   show
🗑
show filtration and immune system activation  
🗑
how do lymph nodes filter lymph   show
🗑
show they monitor for antigens and mount an attack against them  
🗑
show trabeculae  
🗑
show the cortex and the medulla  
🗑
what is the largest lymphoid organ that is located right next to the stomach   show
🗑
show the splenic artery and the splenic vein serve the spleen  
🗑
where do the splenic artery and vein enter and exit the spleen   show
🗑
what are the three main functions of the spleen   show
🗑
show spleen stores broken down components of RBC's  
🗑
what cells in the spleen salvage and store iron   show
🗑
what is the site of erythrocyte production in a fetus   show
🗑
show platelets are stored in the spleen  
🗑
what organ secretes thymosin and thymopoietin   show
🗑
what two hormones cause T lymphocytes to become immunocompetent   show
🗑
when is does the thymus increase in size and become most active   show
🗑
what organ stops growing during adolescence then gradually atrophies in adulthood   show
🗑
show thymus strictly functions in T cell maturation  
🗑
show the thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not directly fight antigens  
🗑
what are the simplest lymphoid organs   show
🗑
show either side of the posterior end of the oral cavity  
🗑
show lingual tonsils are located at the base of the tongue  
🗑
show the posterior wall of the nasopharynx  
🗑
where are the tubal tonsils located   show
🗑
show follicles and germinal centers  
🗑
show the masses of tonsils ARE NOT fully encapsulated  
🗑
what lymphoid organ contains blind-ended crypts formed by epithelial tissue that invaginates   show
🗑
show the crypts of tonsils trap and destroy bacteria and other particulate matter  
🗑
what are peyer's patches   show
🗑
show peyer's patches  
🗑
show destroy bacteria and generated "memory" lymphocytes for long term immunity  
🗑
what is MALT   show
🗑
show peyer's patchs, tonsils, and appendix, lymphoid nodules in respiratory tract  
🗑
show protect the G.I. and respiratory systems from foreign matter  
🗑
viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites that are capable of living inside the body and causing harm are called ________________________   show
🗑
show B lymphocytes produce antibodies  
🗑
show spleen  
🗑
which type cell engulf pathogens and cell debris   show
🗑
which cells are involved in immunological surveillance   show
🗑
show artificially induced active immunity  
🗑
what type of cell surface protein is found only on antigen-presenting cells ant lymphocytes and allows them to communicate with each othere   show
🗑
show cytotoxic T Cells seek out and destroy abnormal or infected cells  
🗑
which antibody (Ig_____) is the first class of antibody to be secreted in response to an antigen and is a pentamer   show
🗑
show AIDS is an example of an immunodeficiency  
🗑
show innate defenses  
🗑
show lymphatic vessels, lymph, and lymphatic organs  
🗑
lymphocytes that assist in the regulation and coordination of the immune response are ___________________________   show
🗑
normal lymphocyte populations are maintained through lymphopoiesis in the ________________ and the ____________________   show
🗑
show mucous, sweat glands, hairs, and sebaceous secretions all contribute to physical barriers  
🗑
what is the "first line" of cellular defense against pathogenic invasion   show
🗑
Natural Killer cells contain the perforin and protectin that provides a type of immunity called ___________________________   show
🗑
what are the two major ways that the body "carries out" the immune response to a specific antigen   show
🗑
an adaptive defense mechanism is always activated by _________________   show
🗑
a cross-reaction following transfusion with an incompatible blood type is an example of which immune response   show
🗑
show macrophage must process an antigen prior to stimulating a lymphocyte  
🗑
show suppressor T cells  
🗑
show variable segment  
🗑
show basophils and mast cells  
🗑
the epitope site is the certain portion of the antigen's exposed surface where ________________________   show
🗑
For a B cell to be activated, it must ___________________________.   show
🗑
the ability to demonstrate and immune response after exposure to an antigen is called ___________________   show
🗑
show naturally acquired passive immunity, receives IgG from mother  
🗑
tissue fluid enters the lymphatic system via the _______________   show
🗑
when an antigen appears, the adaptive immune system response begins with ______________________   show
🗑
In what way do mast cells participate in tissue defense?   show
🗑
chemical mediators of inflammation include what 4 things   show
🗑
T cells that are activated by costimulation involving a class i MHC and CD8 makers are called _____________________   show
🗑
show memory cells and plasma cells  
🗑
______________ may activate B cells, whereas _______________ inhibit the activity of B cells   show
🗑
show cytotoxic T cells is the produced as the primary response of CD8 T cells differentiation  
🗑
show artificially induced active immunity  
🗑
show antibodies  
🗑
show initiation of immune response by B cells and T cells  
🗑
the antibodies produced and secreted by B lymphocytes are soluble proteins called   show
🗑
show human leukocyte antigens (HLAs)  
🗑
memory B cells do NOT differentiate into plasma cells UNLESS they are _____________________   show
🗑
show the antibody-antigen complex  
🗑
one of the primary nonspecific effects that glucocorticoids have on the immune response is ______________   show
🗑
what type of nonspecific immunity mobilizes defenses and accelerates repairs   show
🗑
what type of nonspecific immunity removes debris and pathogens   show
🗑
show physical barriers  
🗑
what type of the nonspecific immunity attacks and breaks down target cell membranes, promoting phagocytosis   show
🗑
show interferons  
🗑
show immunological surveillance  
🗑
what type of immunity is genetically determined, no prior exposure of antibody production involved   show
🗑
what is artificially induced active immunity   show
🗑
what is adaptive immunity   show
🗑
what type of immunity develops after exposure to antigens in environment   show
🗑
what is innate immunity   show
🗑
what type of immunity is produced by transfer of antibodies from another person   show
🗑
what originates as blind pockets, may contain lymphocytes, and do not contain walls with cells not tightly bound together   show
🗑
what is located in the mediastinum, this organ is largest in children but diminishes with age, and it is the site of T cell maturation   show
🗑
what organ contains both red and white pulp, this is a site for the removal of abnormal blood cells and is used to initiate responses by B and T cells   show
🗑
in the lymphatic system, which is the smallest of organs, having a diameter of up to 1-inch and containing afferent and efferent lymphatics   show
🗑
most people have five of these structures, which are located in the oral, nasal and pharyngeal areas   show
🗑
what does the term "tolerance" mean in the Immune system   show
🗑
what does the term "versatility" mean in the immune system   show
🗑
show specificity  
🗑
show memory  
🗑
which cells realign it's golgi Apparatus to secrete perforins causing lysis of cancerous or virus-infected cells   show
🗑
____________________ are important in the resistance of tissues to viral infection   show
🗑
(lymph/blood plasma) contains more proteins than (lymph/blood plasma)   show
🗑
show IgG is the most abundant and diverse class of antibodies in the body  
🗑
show a pathogen is any microscoping organism that causes diseases  
🗑
show all of the options provided are considered to be pathogens  
🗑
show immunity is the ability to resist infection and disease  
🗑
name the five components of the lymphatic system   show
🗑
what is a fluid that is similar to plasma but lacks protiens   show
🗑
the ____________________ carries lymph from peripheral tissues to veins   show
🗑
show lymphocytes are produced in primary lymphoid tissues and organs (the red bone marrow and thymus)  
🗑
show lymphocytes are activated in secondary lymphoid tissues and organs (tonsils, MALT, lymph nodes, spleen)  
🗑
show red bone marrow and thymus are primary lymphoid tissue  
🗑
what are secondary lymphoid tissue and organs   show
🗑
show to produce lymphocytes  
🗑
show the lymphatic vessels carry interstitial fluid from peripheral tissues to venous system  
🗑
what is lymph.   show
🗑
name the four ways lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries   show
🗑
show lacteals are specialized lymphatic capillaries in the small intestines  
🗑
what is the purpose of lacteals   show
🗑
lymphatic (vessels/capillaries) join together to form lymphatic trunks   show
🗑
show there are two (2) lymphatic trunks in the body and they are called the thoracic duct and the Right Lymphatic duct  
🗑
where does the thoracic duct start   show
🗑
where does the thoracic duct empty lymph into   show
🗑
where does the right lymphatic duct empty lymph into   show
🗑
show lymphedema occurs when there is a blockage of lymph drainage  
🗑
what is lymphhedema   show
🗑
how does lymphedema affect the immune system   show
🗑
most lymphocytes are (stored/circulating)   show
🗑
show about 20-40 percent is circulating  
🗑
show germinal centers are located in lymphoid nodules  
🗑
what occurs in Germinal Centers   show
🗑
show pharyngeal (adenoid) tonsil, twp palatine tonsils, and two lingual tonsils  
🗑
what would you call inflammation of the tonsils   show
🗑
show usually the palatine tonsils get tonsillitis  
🗑
show Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue  
🗑
where is MALT mostly associated with what other system   show
🗑
show aggregated lymphoid nodules are clustered deep to intestinal epithelial lining  
🗑
show aggregated lymphoid nodules are part of MALT  
🗑
the MALT organ, _________________ contains a mass of fused lymphoid nodules   show
🗑
show nerves and blood vessels reach the lymph node at the hilum  
🗑
(afferent/efferent) lymphatics carry lymph from TO the lymph node   show
🗑
(afferent/efferent) lymphatics carry blood AWAY from the lymph node   show
🗑
where doe efferent lymphatics leave the lymph node   show
🗑
show B cells and germinal centers  
🗑
show paracortex is dominated by T cells  
🗑
show 1) purify lymph prior to returning to blood circulation, 2) antigens released due to infection  
🗑
what organ removes 99% of antigens   show
🗑
the lymph nodes in what areas of the body will swell in response to infection   show
🗑
show chronic or excessive enlargement of lymph nodes  
🗑
show 1) infections, or 2) certain cancers  
🗑
show the thymus is located in the mediastinum and atrophies after puberty  
🗑
how does the atrophy of the thymus affect the immune system   show
🗑
what is a hormone that is produced by the thymus   show
🗑
what is the function of thymosin   show
🗑
what are the three functions of the spleen   show
🗑
show the removal of a severely ruptured spleen  
🗑
show immunity is the ability to resist and defend against infections organisms and other damaging substances  
🗑
show resistance is the ability to maintain immunity  
🗑
the body's reaction to infectious agents and other abnormal substances is ____________________________   show
🗑
show 1) innate (nonspecific) defenses, and 2) Adaptive (Specific) defenses  
🗑
show innate defenses always reacts the same way  
🗑
(innate/adaptive) defenses protects against specific pathogens and always depends on activities of lymphocytes   show
🗑
show adaptive (specific) develops after exposure to environmental hazards  
🗑
adaptive defenses provide two types of immune responses, what are they   show
🗑
what is lymphocyte production called   show
🗑
where does lymphocytopoiesis occur (name the tissues in order of T Cells)   show
🗑
show lymphocytopoiesis starts with the division of a HEMATOBLAST in the RED BONE MARROW  
🗑
when a lymphoid stem cells stays in the red bone marrow helps to develop in the lymphoid stem cells develop   show
🗑
show lymphoid cells that stay in the red bone marrow produce either NATURAL KILLER CELLS or B LYMPHOCYTES  
🗑
what helps B Cells differentiate with exposure to __________________   show
🗑
show lymphoid stem cells mature in the ABSENCE of blood in the thymus  
🗑
show T Cells differentiate with exposure to Thymosin Hormones  
🗑
show innate defenses cannot distinguish from one pathogen to another  
🗑
show physical barriers, phagocytes, immune surveillance and interferons are all examples of INNATE DEFENSES  
🗑
Complement are (innate/adaptive) defenses   show
🗑
inflammation is part of the (innate/adaptive) defenses   show
🗑
fever is an example of what type of immune defense   show
🗑
show skin, hair, epithelium of the GI and urinary tracts, secretions  
🗑
(microphages/macrophages/both) are all phagocytes that are part of the innate defenses   show
🗑
show phagocytes engulf pathogens and destroy them with lysosomal activity  
🗑
______________________ bind to pathogens so that other cells can destroy it   show
🗑
_________________________ release toxic chemicals into interstitial fluid   show
🗑
Immune surveillance is carried out by _____________________________   show
🗑
show 1) adhere to abnormal cells, 2) Golgi Apparatus realigns and produces vesicles containing perforins, 3) release perforins by exocytosis, 4) performins form pores in plasma membrane of abnormal cell causing lysis  
🗑
show perforins  
🗑
show tumor specific antigens are located on the cell membranes of cancer cells  
🗑
show the ability of some cancers cells to avoid detection of natural killer cells  
🗑
how do natural killer cells kill viruses   show
🗑
show interferons are small proteins that trigger production of anti viral protiens  
🗑
interferons are a type of ____________________   show
🗑
what are Cytokines   show
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: kandriot
Popular Physiology sets