These are the most numerous lymphatic organs, which cleanse the lymph and act as a site for T and B cell activation.
What are lymph nodes.
100
Redness, swelling, heat, and pain are the 4 cardinal signs of this.
What is inflammation.
100
Air is warmed and humidified in this structure.
What is the nasal cavity.
100
The rectus abdomens, internal intercostals and other muscles greatly increase abdominal pressure, pushing the viscera up against the diaphragm in this process.
What is forced expiration.
100
These lymphatic cells are essential to immune surveillance. They patrol for pathogens and diseased host cells.
What are natural killer cells.
200
This bilobed organ is the site of lymphocyte maturation and also the entry site for mature T cells into bloodstream.
What is the thymus.
200
This type of immunity has memory so that the body can react quickly when re-exposed to the same pathogen.
What is specific immunity.
200
This exterior cartilage of the larynx is also known as the Adam's apple.
What is the thyroid cartilage.
200
Voluntary breathing is controlled by this part of the brain.
What is the motor cortex.
200
These cells assist T-cells in recognizing foreign antigens by displacing antigen on surface
What are antigen-presenting cells.
300
This is a clear colorless fluid that starts out as tissue fluid but is reabsorbed into lymphatic capillaries.
What is lymph.
300
External barriers, fever, inflammation, and immune surveillance are all examples of this type of immunity.
What is nonspecific resistance.
300
This flap of tissue closes of the larynx during swallowing.
What is the epiglottis.
300
This is the site of oxygen diffusion INTO the blood.
What are the alveoli.
300
This is the prime muscle of respiration.
What is the diaphragm.
400
This is the largest lymphatic organ which is made up of red pulp and white pulp.
What is the spleen.
400
Interferons and the complement system are examples of this.
What are antimicrobial proteins.
400
This lung has 3 lobes (superior, middle, and inferior).
What is the right lung.
400
This chemical compound binds to hemoglobin and increases oxygen unloading into the tissue.
What is BPG.
400
This is an abnormal reaction to your own tissue.
What is autoimmunity.
500
This lymphatic vessel drains major portions of the body. Expamples include jugular, subclavian, intestinal.
What is a lymphatic trunk.
500
B lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells and produce antibodies in this type of immunity.
What is humoral immunity.
500
This is the serous membrane that covers the lungs.
What is the visceral pleura.
500
The condition in which blood pH is higher than 7.45.
What is alkalosis.
500
The VRG, DRG, and PRG in the brainstem regulate this.