Prefix and Suffix's
-blast means what
Thrombocytes are commonly known as what in the blood?
Platelets
This type of Immunity you are born with at birth?
Natural Immunity
The lymphatic system is known for controlling what?
fluid balance
Hem/o means what
Blood
-emic means what?
pertaining to blood condition
Leukocytes are commonly known as what type of blood cell? Red or White?
White Blood Cells
This type of immunity is bolstered by vaccines and taking supplements is known as what?
Acquired Immunity
The lymphatic system manufactures and transports what?
Lymph
Leuk/o means what?
White
Macro- means what?
Large
How many types of leukocytes are there? and make it a daily double if you can name what they are.
2- Granulocytes and Agranulocytes
This Immunoglobulin is responsible for the Inflammatory response of your Immune system
Type E or (IgE)
How many tonsil glands does the human body have?
3
palatine tonsils (either side of the throat); lingual tonsils (base of the tongue); adenoids or pharyngeal tonsils (nasopharynx)
Kary/o is pertaining to what?
Nucleus
Poly- means what
many; much
Erythrocytes are manufactured where?
Bone Marrow
75% of your antibodies are made of what type of Immunoglobulins?
Type G or (IgG)
Name one item that the Lymphatic system removes from the body? (bonus if you can all)
wastes, germs, toxins, and other substances from the body
Morph/o is pertaining to what?
Shape; Form
-poiesis means what
Formation
Commonly comprised of hormones, water, sugar, salt, proteins, and waste products in the blood is known as what?
Plasma
The Immune system is not contained within a single set of organs. How many sets are involved? and what are the systems involved?
4 systems
–integumentary system
–respiratory system
–digestive system
–lymphatic system
•What is the function of the spleen?
The spleen filters out and destroys worn-out erythrocytes in a process called hemolysis
Adenoids