Term
|
Definition
| liquid portion of the blood and lymph containing water, proteins, salts, nutrients, hormones, vitamins, and cellular components (leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| liquid portion of the blood left after the clotting process |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| red blood cell that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide within the bloodstream |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| protein-iron compound contained in the erythrocyte that has bonding capabilities for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| white blood cell that protects the body from invasion of harmful substances |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a group of leukocytes containing granules in their cytoplasm |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a granular leukocyte, named for the neutral stain of its granules, that fights infection by swallowing bacteria (phagocytosis) (neutro=neither; phil=attraction for) |
|
|
Term
| polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
|
Definition
| another term for neutrophil, named for the many segments present in its nucleus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a granular leukocyte, named for the rose-color stain of its granules, that increases with allergy and some infections |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a granular leukocyte, named for the dark stain of its granules, that brings anticoagulant substances to inflamed tissues |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a group of leukocytes wtihout granules in their nuclei |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an agranulocytic leukocyte that is active in the process of immunity-there are four categories of lymphocytes: T cells (thymus dependent), B cells (bone marrow derived), NK cells (natural killer), K-type cells |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an agranulocytic leukocyte that performs phagocytosis to fight infection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| thrombocytes; cell fragments int he blood essential for blood clotting (coagulation) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the primary gland fo the lymphatic system, located wtihin the mediastinum; helps maintain the body's immune response by producing T lymphocytes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the organ between the stomach and diaphragm that filters out aging blood cells, removes cellular debris by performing phagocytosis, and provides the environment for the initiation of immune responses by lymphocytes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| fluid originating in the organs and tissues of the body taht is circulated throught he lymph vessels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| microscopic vessels that draw lymph from the tissues to the lymph vessels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| vessels that receive lymph from the lymph capillaries and circulate it to the lymph nodes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the blood stream |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a white or pale yellow substance of the lymph that contains fatty substances absorbed by the lacteals |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| many small oval sturctures that filter the lymph received from the lymph vessels-major locations include the cervical region, axillary region, and inguinal region |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| collecting channels that carry lymph from the lymph nodes to the veins |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| receives lymph fromt he upper-right part of the body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| receives lymph from the left side of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, left arm, and lower extremities |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a substances that, when introduced into the body, cuases the formation of antibodies against it |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a substance produced by the body that destroys or inactivates an antigen |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| protein antibodies secreted by B lymphocytes that protect the body from invasion of foreign pathogens the five major classes include IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| process of disease protection induced by exposure to an antigen |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an immunity that protects the body against a future infection, as the result of antibodies that develop naturally tafter contracting an infection or artificially after administration of a vaccine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an immunity resulting from antibodies that are conveyed naturally through the placenta to a fetus or artificially by injection of a serum containing antibodies |
|
|
