Organs of immune System
What is the immune system
Leukocytes
What are white blood cells
People are born with this
What is innate immunity
immune system begins to attack healthy organs and tissues
What is autoimmune disorder
How leukocytes travel through your body
What are lymphatic vessels
Cells that recognize invaders (germs/diseases)
What are Lymophocytes
develops after exposure to pathogen
What is active immunity
This can develop as a result of burns, malnutrition or other medical problems
What are acquired immunodeficiencies
These work as filters to remove germs
What are lymph nodes
Cells that chew up invading germs
What are Phagocytes
Immunity (temporary) from another source (mother's milk, vaccine)
What is passive immunity?
The immune system overreacts to an antigen
What is an allergic reaction
This organ 'trains' T - cells to help fight pathogens during and prior to puberty.
What is the Thymus
The first line of defense against invading germs
What is skin
This is a a foreign substance invading your body
What is an antigen
One of the best ways to avoid infections
What is hand washing!
When the immune system does not work properly
What is immunodeficiency
These immune system organs disappear before adulthood
What are adenoids
These are found in your neck, armpit and other areas
What are lymph nodes
These are made in your body to "lock onto" antigens
What are antibodies
Typically they have the strongest immune system
What are women
This is an abnormal overgrowth of leukocytes
What is leukemia