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Module 12
Section 6: The lymphatic and immune systems
Question | Answer |
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Which organs comprise the lymphatic sysstem? | The spleen, the thymus, lymph nodes, and tonsils |
What is lymph? | A creamy fluid containing lymphocytes, proteins, and fats that passes through the lymph nodes |
What is a lymphocyte? | A type of white blood cell that releases antibodies |
What is an antibody? | A protein produced by the immune system that targets a specific antigen to inhibit it from invading the body cells and tissues |
What is the difference between active immunity and passive immunity? | Active immunity results from the body producing antibodies in response to the presence of an antigen Passive immunity comes from receiving the antibodies of another person |
What is Grave's disease? | An autoimmune disorder resulting in overstimulation of the thyroid gland. |
What is lymphona? | Cancer in the lymph nodes that results in decreased immunity and increased susceptibility to infection. |
What is the difference between a bactericidal medication and a bacteriostatic medication. | Bactericidal medications kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic medications inhibit the growth of bacteria. |
Which antibiotic classes inhibit bacterial cell wall formation? | Penicillin, carbapenem, cephalosporin, and Monobactam |
Which antibiotic classes inhibit bacterial protein synthesis? | Aminoglycoside, Macrolide, tetracycline |