Health Science 10

Inguinal Lymph Node

lymph node in the groin.

Thoracic Duct

receives lymph from the left left chest, abdomen and lower limbs.

Axillary Lymph Node

lymph nodes located under the armpit.

Cysterna Chyli

receives lymph from intestinal trunk.

Lymphatic Vessel

a vessel that transports lymph, closely parallel veins.

Palatine Tonsil

located on the left and right sides of the throat in the area that is visible through the mouth

Right subclavian vein

right lymphatic duct empties into

Thymus gland

located in the upper anterior (front) part of your chest directly behind your sternum and between your lungs., produces T

Parotid gland

salivary gland within the cheek, just anterior to the ear. Where mumps occur.

Spleen

lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. The LARGEST lymphatic structure.

Lymph nodes

tiny oval shaped lymph structures located throughout the body

Scleroderma

stiffening/hardening of the skin. May also have difficulty moving and breathing

Mononucleosis (Mono)

acute viral infection of lymphoid tissue with large number of abnormal white blood cells circulating in bloodstream

lupus erythematosus

an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk ("Butterfly" rash)

Natural Acquired Immunity

immunity to a disease that results from having the disease and recovering

Hypersensitivity

an exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance, such as peanut butter

Artificial Acquired Immunity

immuntity to a disease obtained from inoculation or vaccination

EpiPen

epinephrine, used to treat severe allergic reaction

Lymphocyte production

The body's response to fight infection/diseases

Hodgkin's Disease

a lymphoma that attacks people in early life (college age

Artificial Active Immunity

Production of one's own antibodies or T cells as a result of vaccination against disease

NC has strict vaccination laws. What benefits do vaccines provide?

artificial active immunity

Anaphylaxis (Anaphylaxis Shock)

a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.(BEESTINGS, PEANUT BUTTER, ETC.)

Incubation Period

the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms

Standard Precautions

recommendations that must be followed to prevent transmission of pathogenic organisms by way of blood and body fluids

tonsillitis

inflammation of the tonsils

Cancer

any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division

HIV

A virus that attacks and destroys the human immune system.

AIDS

A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.

Are HIV and AIDS the same thing?

No. HIV is the VIRUS that causes AIDS. AIDS is the disease.

Lymphedema

swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within the tissues

Lymphadenitis

inflammation of the lymph glands

Opportunistic Infection

an infection that causes disease when the immune system is compromised for other reasons. (If you take an antibiotic for a urinary infection, you can get thrush because of overgrowth of yeast)

3 types of tonsils are:

Palantine, Pharyngeal, Lingual

Passive Immunity

the short

Autoimmunity

pertaining to one's immune system attacking its own tissues or cells

Splenomegaly

abnormal enlargement of the spleen

Allergen

Something that causes an allergic reaction

Antigen

A substance that triggers immune system to respond.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, life threatening allergic reaction.

Antibodies

Proteins that fight off harmful invaders like viruses or bacteria.

Autoimmune

When the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.

Carcinoma

Type of cancer that starts in the skin or tissue. Skin cancer.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that carry hemoglobin (oxygen).

Filtration

The process of removing unwanted materials.

Hypersensitivity

An overly strong reaction by the immune system.

Immunity

Protection against disease.

Immunization

Getting a vaccine to build protection against disease.

Incubation period

Time between catching an infection and feeling sick.

Infection

When germs enter the body and cause illness.

Interstitial fluid

Liquid that surrounds and feeds body cells.

Leukocytes

White blood cells. Helps fight infection.

Lymph fluid

Fluid that carries white blood cells (leukocytes) throughout the body.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cells (leukocytes)

Opportunistic infection

An infection that happens when immune system is weak.

Pathogen

Any microorganisms that causes disease.

Resistance

Ability to fight off.

Toxicity

How toxic something is.

Vaccine

Shot that helps the body build protection.