Histamine Causes vasodilation during inflammation Antigen Molecule recognized as foreign Tonsils Protect entrances to respiratory and digestive systems Red Pulp Removes old red blood cells. NK Cell Destroys virus- infected cells Macrophage Large phagocytic cell. Complement Protein system that helps destroy pathogens. Lymph Node • Filters lymph and contains many lymphocytes. Lymphatic Duct Returns lymph to the bloodstream B- Lymphocyte Can become a plasma cell Plasma Cell Produces antibodies Red Bone Marrow Location of hematopoiesis. Spleen Filters blood rather than lymph Lymphatic Capillary Collects excess interstitial fluid Immunologic Memory Allows faster responses to repeat exposure Peyer Patches Lymphatic tissue located in the ileum T- Lymphocyte Responsible for cell- mediated immunity Thymus Site where T- cells mature. Cytokine Chemical messenger of the immune system. Antibody Protein that binds a specific antigen Fever Elevated body temperature due to pyrogens MALT Immune tissue associated with mucosal surfaces White Pulp Immune surveillance region of the spleen Inflammation Local response to tissue injury. Histamine Causes vasodilation during inflammation Antigen Molecule recognized as foreign Tonsils Protect entrances to respiratory and digestive systems Red Pulp Removes old red blood cells. NK Cell Destroys virus- infected cells Macrophage Large phagocytic cell. Complement Protein system that helps destroy pathogens. Lymph Node • Filters lymph and contains many lymphocytes. Lymphatic Duct Returns lymph to the bloodstream B- Lymphocyte Can become a plasma cell Plasma Cell Produces antibodies Red Bone Marrow Location of hematopoiesis. Spleen Filters blood rather than lymph Lymphatic Capillary Collects excess interstitial fluid Immunologic Memory Allows faster responses to repeat exposure Peyer Patches Lymphatic tissue located in the ileum T- Lymphocyte Responsible for cell- mediated immunity Thymus Site where T- cells mature. Cytokine Chemical messenger of the immune system. Antibody Protein that binds a specific antigen Fever Elevated body temperature due to pyrogens MALT Immune tissue associated with mucosal surfaces White Pulp Immune surveillance region of the spleen Inflammation Local response to tissue injury.
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Causes vasodilation during inflammation
Molecule recognized as foreign
Protect entrances to respiratory and digestive systems
Removes old red blood cells.
Destroys virus-infected cells
Large phagocytic cell.
Protein system that helps destroy pathogens.
• Filters lymph and contains many lymphocytes.
Returns lymph to the bloodstream
Can become a plasma cell
Produces antibodies
Location of hematopoiesis.
Filters blood rather than lymph
Collects excess interstitial fluid
Allows faster responses to repeat exposure
Lymphatic tissue located in the ileum
Responsible for cell-mediated immunity
Site where T-cells mature.
Chemical messenger of the immune system.
Protein that binds a specific antigen
Elevated body temperature due to pyrogens
Immune tissue associated with mucosal surfaces
Immune surveillance region of the spleen
Local response to tissue injury.
