The Lymphatic and Immune System

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to the lymphatic and immune system.

Lymph Nodes

Structures that monitor lymphatic fluid and are crucial for immune response.

Innate Immune System

A nonspecific immune system that responds to all non-self entities without memory.

Adaptive Immune System

A highly specific immune system that recognizes antigens and has memory.

Antibody-Mediated Immunity

A component of the adaptive immune system that targets pathogens in body fluids.

Cytotoxic T-cells

T-cells that kill pathogen-infected cells.

Memory Cells

Cells that remain after an infection, allowing for faster response upon re-exposure.

Primary Immune Response

The initial response of B and T cells to a first exposure to an antigen.

Secondary Immune Response

The faster immune response that occurs upon re-exposure to the same antigen.

Vaccination

The process of exposing the immune system to a pathogen to initiate a primary immune response.

Autoimmunity

A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues.

Immunodeficiency

A state where the immune system's ability to fight infectious diseases is compromised.