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What is the name of the fluid that carries disease-fighting cells?
What is 1 cause of cancer?
Radiation, genetic factors, sun exposure, drug use, obesity or infections.
Treats conditions related to lymph circulation
Lymphologists
Is there a vaccine for AIDS or HIV?
No.
What is cancer / a tumor?
abnormal growth of cells
Is there a pump within the immune system?
No
What are two types of anatomical barriers?
Skin and mucous membranes
Right
Normal changes to the immune system as people age?
Immune system weakens, lymph nodes decrease, and longer illness recovery
Cancer of the lymphatic system is called
Lymphoma
Name 3 lymphoid structures from the immune system
Any of these (Tonsils, Thymus gland, Spleen, Bone marrow, or Appendix)
What is appendicitis?
Inflammation of the liver
What is Immunotherapy?
A general treatment that uses the person's immune system to fight disease.
What is lack of red blood cells?
erythrocytopenia
what are 4 AIDS / HIV symptoms?
Cold sores, rashes, Weight loss, inflamed or bleeding gums, Diarrhea, Dry cough (these are a few)
Is appendicitis caused by a bacterial or viral infection?
Bacterial infection
What is the true name for the "kissing disease"
Mononucleosis
How many types of hepatitis are there
5 (A, B, C, D and E)
What are Lymphocytes?
Specialized white blood cells.
Diagnose and treat cancers
Oncologists
What are drugs that suppress the immune system?
Immunosupressants
What chronic autoimmune disease causes the body to attack healthy tissues?
Lupus
What is erythrocytopenia?
Lack of red blood cells
Functions of the immune system
The immune system protects the body from disease-causing bacteria.
The abnormal build-up of lymph fluid in body tissues?
Lymphedema