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Lymph Nodes
Encapsulated masses of lymph tissue found along lymph vessels
Cell responsible for the secondary response of cell-mediated immunity
Memory T Cell
Groups of lymph nodules found in the throat and on the back of the tongue
Tonsils
Fluid that flows in lymph vessels
Lymph
Mucosa-associatied lymphoid tissue (MALT)
Concentrations of lymphatic tissue with no clear boundaries
Cell responsible for increasing mitosis of T cells and B cells
Helper T Cell
Groups of lymph nodules found on the small intestine
Peyer's Patches
Fluid that is found between the cells
Interstitial Fluid
Innate immunity
an immune response that is the same regardless of the pathogen or toxin encountered
Cell responsible for attacking and lysing foreign cells as a part of cell-mediated immunity
Filters the lymph as it travels back to the bloodstream
Lymph Node
A result of inflammation which causes increased blood flow
Vasodilation
Accquired immunity
an immune response targeted at a specific pathogen or toxin
Cell responsible for producing antibodies to fight an infection currently in the body
Plasma B Cell
Filters the blood, removes old or damaged RBCs
Spleen
Chemicals that affect the hypothalamus, increasing body temperature
Pyrogens
Humoral immunity
immunity that comes from anitbodies in the blood
Cell responsible for the secondary response of the humoral immune system
Memory B Cell
Place where T Lymphocytes Mature
Thymus Gland
What is the difference between a complement and an interferon?
Complement-Antibacterial, Interferon-Antiviral