Chapter 9: Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

protective proteins produced by B lymphocytes

antibodies

iron-containing compound found in RBCs

hemoglobin

immunity present at birth

innate

white blood cell (WBC) that becomes a macrophage when it enters tissues

monocyte

embryonic RBC

erthroblast

first node that receives drainage from an area of the body

sentinel

decrease in the number of circulating RBCs

erthropenia

anemia caused by the destruction of RBCs

hemolytic

initial exposure to an antigen

sensitization

disorder characterized by the immune system causing destruction of the individual’s own tissue is called

autoimmunity

A flare-up of an autoimmune disease is called

exacerbation

An acquired abnormal immune response is a(n)

allergy

An excessive elevation of erythrocytes is called

erythrocytosis

An extreme, life-threatening response to an allergen is called

anaphylaxis

Blood development is called

hematopoiesis

Complications of infectious mononucleosis include

hepatomegaly and splenomegaly

Destruction of old RBCs is a function of the

spleen

Disease of a gland is a(n)

adenopathy

Hemostasis is a function of

platelets

Infusion of blood for therapeutic purposes is called

transfusion

Patients with aquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) commonly develop

opportunistic infections

Pinpoint hemorrhages that appear on the lower leg, usually associated with decreased platelets, are called

petechiae

The CF blast/o means

embryonic cell

The CF ser/o means

serum

The CF thromb/o means

blood clot

The chemical messengers that regulate many activities associated with immunity and inflammation are called

cytokines

The chief component of blood plasma is

water

The initial exposure to an allergen is called

sensitization

The liquid medium of blood is

plasma

The oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is deficient in which condition?

anemia

The presence of bacteria or their toxins in blood is called

sepsis

The primary function of platelets is

blood clotting

The process in which a transplant recipient’s immune system attacks the transplanted organ or tissue is called

graft elimination