immune system concept check questions

does the baby get the immune system early

yes

what is the main function of white blood cells

to help protect body from infections by attacking bacteria

what is the main, primary function of B cells in the immune system

The main function of B cells is to produce antibodies (immunoglobulins) to neutralize pathogens like viruses and bacteria

which vessel collects lymph from the lower half of the body and the left side of the upper body

thoracic duct

which antibodies attach themselves to the surfaces of B cells as antigen receptor

IgD

What type of immunity are you born with

Natural immunity

what does the prefix Erytho- mean?

red

what is the meaning of Eosinophils?

granulocytes that secrete chemical to attack disease-causing parasites

what is the name for the smalls masses of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx and nasal cavity?

tonsils

which component of blood is primarily responsible for the of transport of oxygen

erythrocytes

what does the root word leuk/o mean

white

which one of these systems is NOT a part of your immune system

cardiovascular system

what is a substance that contains a modified pathogen which is injected into the body to treat against it

vaccine

A patient diagnosed with splenomegaly, based of the medical word parts, what condition does this patient have

enlargement of the spleen

what immunoglobulin makes up 75% of all immunoglobulins in the body

IgG

where are the red blood cells manufactured in the body

bone marrow

where are erythrocytes manufactured

bone marrow

which organ secrets thymosin

thymus

what does the spleen do for the immune system

filters blood, removes old red blood cells, and make lymphocytes to help fight infections

blood cells, the solid component in blood, are also know as

formed elements

what are the 2 major elements blood is composed of

blood cells and plasma

a person is born with innate immunity

true

what helps you blood to clot

blood platelets

what is the job of the circulator system

transportation, regulation, and protection

Keys organs shared or involved in all three systems

bone marrow which produces blood cells, thymus(mature cells) spleen(filters blood/lymph) and lymph nodes(filter lymph/active immune cells. all these involved blood and immunity

what does hemoglobin consist of

iron and proteins

what does bone marrow produce

white and red blood cells