introduction to medical terminology - cengage learning.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ? 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved 7th Edition Medical Terminology for Health Professions Ann Ehrlich/Carol L.Schroeder ? 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Chapter 6 Overview of Structures, CombiningForms, and Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems Lymph Primary Function Removes cellular waste products, pathogens,and dead blood cells from the tissues Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) lymph/o Lymph Vessels Primary Function Return lymph to the circulatory system Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) lymphangi/o (continues) Lymph Vessels Lymph Nodes Primary Function Produce lymphocytes Filter harmful substances from lymph Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) lymphaden/o (continues) Lymph Nodes Tonsils and Adenoids Primary Function Protect the entry into the respiratory system Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) tonsill/o adenoid/o (continues) Tonsils and Adenoids (continues) Tonsils and Adenoids Spleen Primary Function Filters foreign materials from the blood Maintains the appropriate balance between cellsand plasma in the blood Destroys old, worn-out blood cells, acts as ablood reservoir, and stores platelets (continues) Spleen (continues) Spleen Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) splen/o Note: This is spelled with only one e. Bone Marrow Primary Function Produces blood cells Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) myel/o Primary Function Play an important role in immune reactions Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) lymphocyt/o Lymphocytes Primary Function Produces T lymphocytes Secretes thymosin for the immune system Related Word Parts (Combining Forms) thym/o Thymus Key Word Parts and Definitions anti- against carcin/o cancerous immun/o immune, protection, safe lymph/o lymph, lymphatic tissue (continues) Key Word Parts and Definitions lymphaden/o lymph node or gland lymphangi/o lymph vessel neo-, ne/o n