General Knowledge #1
What is the lymphatic system also know as?
What is: the immune system
Stem cell transplantation is a used treatment commonly for?
What is: Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Immunotherapy
Stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells or provides the immune system with antibodies to fight cancer
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma can develop in ?
What is: Any lymph nodes and extra-nodal organs
How many sets of tonsils are there?
What is: 4 sets of tonsils
What are Pharyngeal tonsils also known as?
What is: Adenoids
Which type of Lymphoma is associated with with abnormal B cells?
What is : Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Immunity
The bodies ability to resist disease
Which of the following describes a severe allergic reaction that can be life threatening?
What is : Anaphylaxis
The lymphatic system helps to maintain fluid balance by ?
What is : Draining excess fluid from tissues
What is the primary function of lymph nodes?
What is: To clean lymph fluid by removing foreign particles
Which lymphatic disease can result in flu-like symptoms ?
What is : Leukemia
Stem Cell Transplantation
Stimulate new bone marrow growth ; restore the immune system
Two types of leukemia found in blood forming cells of bone marrow?
What is : AML- Acute myelogenous leukemia & CML- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
B cells can develop and mature in?
What is : Red bone marrow
What stimulates lymphocytes to produce antibodies?
What is : Antigen
An allergic reaction involves sensitivity in which type of immune cells?
What is: Basophils
Antigen
Stimulates lymphocytes to produce antibodies or Foreign substance from outside the body
Two types of leukemia found in lymphocytes of bone marrow?
What is: ALL- Acute lymphocytic leukemia & CCL_ Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
What does the lymphatic system do?
What is: Collects, filters, and returns lymph to the blood and has a major function and aids in the immune system
What is the largest duct in the body?
What is : Thoracic duct
Which type of cells are affected in leukemia?
What is : Blood-forming cells in bone marrow
Antibodies
A protein produced in response to antigens or establishes immunity
What organs may Non-Hodgkin's affect?
What is: The liver, stomach, and lungs
What are the Four types of tonsils?
What is : Palatine tonsils, Pharyngeal tonsils, Lingual tonsils, Tubal tonsils