Lymphatic System and Immune Response

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the lymphatic system and immune response.

Scant

Describes a small or insufficient quantity.

Antihypertensive

Medication used to treat high blood pressure.

Acetaminophen

A medication used to reduce fever and relieve pain.

Thymus Gland

Primary organ where T cells mature and gain immunocompetence.

Lymphadenopathy

Enlarged lymph nodes due to trapping of pathogens or cancer.

Phagocytosis

The process by which cells (like macrophages) engulf and digest pathogens.

Chemotaxis

The movement of cells toward a site of infection or inflammation in response to chemical signals.

Diapedesis

The process by which white blood cells move out of the bloodstream and into tissues.

Innate Immune System

Non-specific immunity present at birth, responding immediately to infections.

Adaptive Immune System

Specific immunity that develops upon exposure to pathogens, with memory retention.