Medical Terminology
These are immunoglobulins that identify and neutralize foreign objects
What are antibodies?
This produces a type of stem cell that is able to produce all types of blood cells
What is bone marrow?
This part of the immune system relies on antibodies to fight off infections, "antibody army"
What is humoral immunity?
Determines whether abnormalities are present in the numbers of blood cells or types of blood cells
What is a CBC?
The progressive decline in immune function with increasing age
What is immunosenescence?
This is the tendency to maintain internal stability and balance
What is homeostasis?
These lymphocytes are produced and mature in the bone marrow and play a significant role in the humoral immune response
What are B lymphocytes?
This part of the immune system uses T cells instead of using antibodies
What is cellular immunity?
This detects and monitors quantities of antibodies circulating in the blood
What are immunoglobulins?
Another way to say natural immunity
What is innate immunity?
This occurs when the body produces an immune response to a self cell or tissue
What is autoimmune disease?
*DAILY DOUBLE*
This is located behind the sternum and where T lymphocytes mature and are released into the bloodstream
What is the thymus gland?
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This type of immunity includes physical barriers like the skin and mucous membranes to help fight off pathogens
What is natural immunity?
This refers to the breakdown of the types of white blood cells present in the blood, providing percentages or absolute counts of each type.
What is CBC with Differential?
*DAILY DOUBLE*
This type of immunity is transmitted from mother to baby
What is passive natural immunity?
*DAILY DOUBLE*
This is another way to say antibody-mediated immunity
What is humoral immunity?
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Lymph nodes and vessels circulate fluid called thisWhat is lymph?
When the body's immune system produces antibodies in response to exposure to a pathogen such as a virus or bacteria, through natural infection.
What is active naturally acquired immunity?
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Detects the presence of an inflammatory response
What is C-reactive protein?
Administration of human immune globulin to boost the immune system is an example of this
What is passive artificial immunity?
If an antigen is poisonous, it is considered this
What is a toxin?
This is lymphoid tissue typically found in the ileum portion of the small bowel that help defend against ingested pathogens
What is Peyer's Patches?
This immunity comes from antibodies in response to a vaccine containing weakened or killed pathogens
What is active artificially acquired immunity?
Tissue is obtained by needle aspiration, excision, or needle punch using aseptic technique
What is lymph node biopsy?
This is a condition caused by medical treatment
What is iatrogenic?