Anatomy
A small bean shaped structure that contains specialized lymphocytes that are capable of destroying pathogens.
what is a Lymph Node?
Also known as Hypersensitivity is an overreaction by the body to a particular antigen.
What is an Allergy?
A microorganism that causes a disease in humans.
What is Pathogen?
Commonly known as the flu, is highly contagious viral raspatory infection.
What is Influenza?
Masses of lymphoid tissue also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils.
What is Adenoids?
Swelling of the tissues due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissues.
What is Lymphedema?
One-celled microscopic organisms some of which cause diseases in humans.
What is Bacteria?
A highly contagious viral infection.
What is COVID-19
Any substance that the body regards as being foreign.
What is an Antigen?
A substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.
What is an Allergen?
A rod-shaped bacteria.
What is Bacilli?
caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
What is Malaria?
A disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.
What is Antibody?
A severe response to an allergen.
What is Anaphylaxis?
Bacteria that form a chain.
What is Streptococci?
Also known as chickenpox.
What is Varicella?
Specialized leukocytes that destroy substances such as cell debris, dust, pollen and pathogens by swallowing them.
What is a Phagocytes?
A large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues.
What is an Autoimmune Disorder?
Bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes.
What is Staphylococci?
An acute highly contagious infection that is transmitted by respiatory droplets of the rubeola virus.
What is Measles?