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Chapter 6 Review Flashcards

1
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The term meaning an abnormal enlargement of the spleen?

A

Splenomegaly

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2
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The immune system components contribute to the immune defense by coordinating immune defenses and by killing infected cells on contact?

A

T Cells

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3
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Which term means not life-threatening and does not recur?

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Benign

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4
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What autoimmune disorder attacks the digestive system?

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Crohn’s Disease

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5
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Which term describes complex proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form but are activated by contact with an antigen?

A

Complement

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6
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Which term is applied to malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system?

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Lymphoma

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7
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Which statement is accurate regarding Hodgkin’s disease?

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma is distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.

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8
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Which form of bacteria causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

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Rickettsia

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9
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Which term describes the process by which cancer spreads from the primary site to a secondary site?

A

Metastasize

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10
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The majority of breast cancers are

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Infiltrating ductal carcinomas

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11
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Bacteria that form a chain is known as

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streptococci

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12
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Bacteria that form irregular clusters is known as

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Staphylococci

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13
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Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria is known as

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Bacilli

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14
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Small bacteria that live in fleas and ticks is known as

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rickettsia

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15
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Spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls

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Spirochetes

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16
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transmitted by infected animals

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Rabies

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17
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may cause congenital abnormalities

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rubella

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18
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caused by the Epstein-Barr virus

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Infectious mononucleosis

19
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caused by herpes zoster

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Shingles

20
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also known as varicella

A

Chickenpox

21
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The white blood cells that specialize so they can attack specific antigens are known as

A

lymphocytes

22
Q

Cell that protects the body by eating invading cells is known as a/an

A

phagocytes

23
Q

The substance known as _____ is produced by T cells

A

Interferon

24
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The ______, which are secreted by B cells, are also known as antibodies. Each type of these cells has a specific function in the antigen-antibody reaction.

A

Immunoglobulin

25
Q

A specialist in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer is known as a/an

A

Oncologist

26
Q

The _____ virus, which causes flu-like symptoms, is carried by birds and transmitted to humans by mosquito or tick bites. If untreated, the inflammation can spread to the spinal cord and brain.

A

West Nile

27
Q

Ductal ______ in situ is breast cancer at its earliest stage.

A

Carcinoma

28
Q

Chemical substances that are capable of inhibiting growth or killing pathogenic microorganisms in humans are known as ____

A

Antibiotics

29
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Any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes is known as _________.

A

lymphadenopathy

30
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In a ______ biopsy, usually only one lymph node is removed for biopsy.

A

lymph-node

31
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A _________ is a diagnostic procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer.

A

lymph node biopsy

32
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The _______ lymph nodes are located along the sides of the neck.

A

cervical

33
Q

Treatment with the use of radioactive materials implanted into the tissues is known as ________

A

brachytherapy

34
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The radiographic examination of the lymphatic vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known as _______.

A

Lymphangiogram

35
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The condition of bleeding from the spleen is known as _________.

A

Splenorrhagia

36
Q

A severe systemic allergic response in which the patient may die within minutes is known as __________.

A

Anaphylaxis

37
Q

A drug that kills or damages cells is known as a/an ______ drug.

A

Cytotoxic

38
Q

The disease described in the text as being transferred to humans by the bite of the mosquito is ______.

A

Zika Virus

39
Q

Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria, such as those that cause tuberculosis, are known as __________.

A

mycobacterium

40
Q

Swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of lymph within the tissues is known as __________.

A

Lymphedema

41
Q

The condition also known as swollen glands is __________.

A

Lymphadenitis

42
Q

A specialist in altered immunologic reactivity is known as a/an _______.

A

allergist

43
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The specialized lymph capillaries located in the small intestine are known as _________.

A

lacteals

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