Lymphatic System
a clear watery fluid that contains electrolytes
and proteins
works in conjunction with the immune system.
removes dead cells
removes pathogens (including cancer cells) that were left in the interstitial space
what is Lymph
Effectiveness of the immune system depends on:
age, state of health, heredity
The two primary white blood cells of the immune system
Phagocytes & Lymphocytes
The thymus gland is the site of maturation for these WBC
T cells
state of being resistant to specific disease
what is immunity
this prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response ( used for autoimmune disorders and prevents tissue rejection in transplants)
what is immunosupression
First the immune system attempts to prevent the entry of harmful substances. This is known as :
Innate immune system
Food is absorbed in the small intestine. ____________ structures in the small intestines absorb and transform those fats that can’t be absorbed into the capillaries
what are lacteals
present at birth and passed from mother through breast milk
What is Natural immunity
This process is programmed cell death
apoptisis
This process is programmed cell death
what is apoptosis
the word part for lymph node
what is lymphaden/o
The Thymus gland starts to _______________
after adolesence
What is shrink
When a vaccine is given (antigen) and the body creates an antibody this is a type of what kind of immunity
What is acquired immunity (AKA adaptive immunity, aka humoral immunity)
an allergen causes symptoms in many systems rash, hives, breathing problems,drop in blood pressure, vomiting
can cause death within minutes
treated with epinephrine
what is anaphylaxis (AKA systemic repsonse)
Phagocytes destroy dead cells, and antigens by
phagocytosis (surround and swallow)