Exam 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems

________ fight parasitic worms.

Lymph nodes contain blood sinuses, and red and white pulp.

The destruction of self-recognizing lymphocytes is known as ________.

Barriers include all of the following except ________.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) targets CD-2 cells.

________ are caused by the overreaction of the immune system to typically harmless antigens, like mold, pollen, or animal fur.

________ are proteins produced by damaged tissues and white blood cells that stimulate immune response in a variety of ways, including increasing inflammation, stimulating lymphocytes, and enhancing phagocytosis.

Symptoms of leukemia are caused by decreased function of WBCs (if the cells are immature) and decreased ________ of RBCs and platelets.

When the hypothalamus causes a rise in body temperature during an illness, it is purposely trying to destroy the invading ________.

What is the cytokine which is produced to stimulate macrophages and cause death of cancer cells?

A rise in body temperature is one way the immune system deliberately tries to kill a(n) ________.

There are several different types of leukemia based on the ________ of WBCs and the nature of the patient's symptoms.

The inflammatory response is the same, whether it is a mechanical injury, a wound infection, damage due to a pathogen, or ________ throat.

Which structure will sometimes disappear in adults?

Lymph capillaries empty into lymphatic ____________.

If you are exposed to hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated against it, you may receive antibodies from another person.This is an example of ________.

Innate immunity improves with experience.

________ means to break down or destroy.

________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the synovial membrane of patient's joints.

Inflammation that becomes systemic and is caused by allergic reactions to insect stings, nuts, or shellfish is called ________.