Unit Wordlist and Learning Resources
Unit Wordlist: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The following Terms and Concepts are important in the study of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems:
| Lymphatic System Structure:
Lymph plasma hydrostatic pressure colloid osmotic pressure lymphatic capillaries lymphatic vessels lymph nodes lymphatic trunks collecting ducts thoracic duct right lymphatic duct
Lymphatic Tissues and Organs: lymph nodes thymus spleen tonsils appendix MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)
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Immune System Overview:
innate (nonspecific) defenses mechanical barriers inflammation chemical barriers interferons complement proteins natural killer (NK) cells phagocytosis neutrophils monocytes fever adaptive (specific) defenses antigens T cells B cells cellular immune response cytokines helper T cell cytotoxic T cells memory T cells humoral immune response antibodies immunoglobulins IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE plasma cells memory B cells |
Immune Responses:
primary immune response secondary immune response naturally acquired immunity artificially acquired immunity active immunity passive immunity
Homeostatic Disruption: hypersensitivity allergen mast cells histamine autoimmunity autoantibodies
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