System Functions
What are the two major functions of the lymphatic system?
Looks for foreign pathogens and activates immune response.
How many types of tonsils are there?
3
What are lymphocytes?
Cells of the lymphatic system that attack foreign pathogens.
What is the medical term for the "kissing disease"?
Mononucleosis
The title character of J.K. Rowling's popular book series.
Harry Potter
What do B-cells do?
They produce antibodies that circulate in the blood stream.
What are the tiny oval-shaped structures that serve as filters and are located along lymph vessels?
Lymph nodes
What happens to lymphocytes that remain in the bone marrow?
They become b-cells and natural killer cells.
What is the virus that causes AIDS?
What is the tallest grass in the world?
What are the two ducts called?
Right duct and thoracic duct
What are the largest and most commonly infected tonsils?
Palatine Tonsils
What do T-cells do?
They regulate the activity of b-cells during an attack.
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
What is the fourth state of matter?
Plasma
What do lacteals do?
Absorb dietary fats
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
Spleen
What type of cells recognizes and destroy virus-infected and cancer cells?
Natural killer cells
What disease causes inflammation of the lymphatic vessels?
Lymphangitis.
What is the river that runs through the capital of the U.S.?
The Potomac River
Thymus
What does MALT stand for?
Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue
What protein do natural killer cells secrete?
Perforins
What occurs when the body’s immune system fails to protect itself against foreign materials?
Hypersensitivity
How many total Marvel Movies are there?
40