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Chapter 13 Blood System & Chapter 14 Lymphatic System Flashcards

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A transfusion using ab individual’s own previously drawn blood is called

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Autologous transfusion

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Type O blood contains what antigens

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Neither A or B

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Substances that neutralizes

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Antibodies

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What is the universal recipient?

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AB

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The medical term meaning the termination of bleeding

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hemostasis

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Those who have hemophilia have prolonged prothrombin __________

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time

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How is hemophilia acquired?

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it is hereditary

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What does the combining form rhin/o mean in the term allergic rhinitis?

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Nose

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What is the term that means a life-threatening response to an allergen?

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anaphylaxis

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The development of sensitivity to environmental allergens is called what genetic predisposition?

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Atopy

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A skin rash attributable to hypersensitivity to soap or other agents is called __________.

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Atopic dermatitis

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What is lymphadenopathy?

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disease of lymph glands

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What is the name of the cells that are affected in Hodkin lymphoma?

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Reed-Sternberg

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What does the suffix -megaly in hepatomegaly and splenomegaly mean?

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Enlarged

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Where is cervical lymphadenopathy?

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Neck

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The organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells is the
a. Thymus gland
b. Liver
c. Lymph nodes
d. Spleen

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Spleen

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The collection of stationary lymph tissue in the neck region is known as the:
a. Pharyngeal nodes
b. inguinal nodes
c. Neck nodes
d. Cervical nodes

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Cervical nodes

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Nasopharyngeal lymph tissue is called the:
a. Adenoids
b. Oropharyngeal nodes
c. Cervical Nodes
d. Tonsils

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Adenoids

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The medical term for large bluish-purple spots of leaked blood under the skin commonly called bruising is
a. Ecchymoses
b. Petechia
c. Hematoma
d. Purpura

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Ecchymoses

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Proteins in the blood that help antibodies and T cells kill their targets are called are:
a. Complement system
b. Antibodies
c. Immune system
d. Purified protein antigen

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Complement System

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A collection of stationary lymph tissue in the groin region is known as the:
a. Lymphoid organs
b. Cervical nodes
c. Inguinal nodes
d. Lymph nodes

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Inguinal Nodes

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Which test measures the number of helper T cells in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS?
a. ELISA
b. Viral load test
c. CD4 lymphocyte count
d. Immunoelectrophoresis

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CD4 Lymphocyte count

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The hormone secreted by the kidneys to stimulate the bone marrow to make RBCs is:
a. Albumin
b. Fibrinogen
c. Prothrombin
d. Globulin
e. Erythropoietin

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Erythropoietin

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____________ is excessive bleeding caused by a congenital lack of one of the protein factors necessary for blood clotting
a. Hemophilia
b. Polycythemia vera
c. Hemochromatosis
d. Granulocytosis

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Hemophilia

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This test is used to evaluate patients taking anticoagulant medications: a. Coumadin count b. Hemoglobin test c. Prothrombin time d. Erythrocytes sedimentation rate
Prothrombin Time
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Masses of lymph tissue in the back of the oropharynx are the: a. Cervical nodes b. Tonsils c. Lymph nodes d. Spleen
Tonsils
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The separation of blood into its component parts by spinning a blood sample at high speeds in a centrifuge is called: a. Biopsy b. Apheresis c. Centrifugation d. Sedimentation
Apheresis
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The administration of packed cells is a treatment for: a. Thrombocytopenia b. Pernicious anemia c. Anemia d. Pancytopenia
Anemia
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The correct term for removal of the spleen is: a. Splenic incision b. Splenomegaly c. Splenectomy d. Splenectomy
Splenectomy
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The laboratory test used to detect and differentiate abnormal levels of specific antibodies is: a. Antiviral-specific assay b. Serum enzyme assay c. LDH test d. Immunoelectrophoresis
Immunoelectrophoresis
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Mrs. Thompson is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. This means that: a. She produces abnormal hemoglobin b. Her bone marrow destroys RBCs at a faster rate than it produces them c. She has insufficient iron to synthesize hemoglobin d. She has insufficient intrinsic factors in producing RBCs
She has insufficient iron to synthesize hemoglobin
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The percentage of erythrocytes in a volume of blood is the: a. Hematocrit b. Platelet count c. Hemoglobin test d. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Hematocrit
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What do hay fever, anaphylactic shock, and hives have in common? a. They are caused by exposure to cytokines b. They are poor reactions to first-time exposure to an allergen c. They all involve the lymphatic system d. They are hypersensitivity reactions
They are hypersensitivity reactions
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The organ located in the upper mediastinum that plays an important role in immunity, especially during fetal life and the early years of growth, is the: a. Lymph nodes b. Liver c. Thymus d. Spleen
Thymus
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The microscopic examination of a core of bone marrow removed with a needle is a: a. Stem cell transplant b. bone marrow transplant c. Morphology study d. Bone marrow biopsy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
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The combining form lymph/o means: a. Lymph b. Limp c. Malignant d. Gland
Lymph
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Phagocytes clear away dead cells and debris as an infection subsides are called: a. Immunoglobins b. Macrophages c. Natural killer cells d. Antibodies
Macrophages
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Blood is composed of which 3 types of cells
Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Platelets
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The lymphatic system performs all these functions except: a. Transport oxygen to capillaries from the bloodstream b. Absorb lipids from the small intestine and transport them to the bloodstream c. Defend the body against foreign organisms such as bacteria and viruses d. Act as a drainage system to transport proteins and leaked fluids back to the bloodstream
Transport oxygen to capillaries from the bloodstream
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Blood screening that includes an RBC count, and WBC count with differential, a platelet count, hemoglobin and hematocrit, and red blood cells indices is called __________ a. Coombs test b. Complete blood count c. Hematocrit d. Total blood factor
Complete Blood Count
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__________ is an opportunistic infection that is a yeast-like fungus, also known as Candida. It can overgrow in the mouth, respiratory tract, and skin in AIDS patients: a. Histoplasmosis b. Cytomegalovirus c. Cryptococcal infection d. Toxoplasmosis e. none of these answers are correct
None of these answers are correct
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HIV is: a. The test used to detect AIDS b. The virus that causes AIDS c. A malignancy associated with AIDS d. A drug used to treat AIDS
The virus that causes AIDS
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The suffix in the term anemia means: a. Carrying or Transmission b. none of these c. Blood condition d. Protein e. Formation
Blood Condition
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_________ is an opportunistic infection that is a yeast-like fungus, also known as Candida. It can overgrow in the mouth, respiratory tract, and skin in AIDS patients. a. Cryptococcal Infection b. Toxoplasmosis c. Cytomegalovirus d. Histoplasmosis e. none of these answer are correct
None of these answers are correct
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The hormone secreted by the kidneys to stimulate the bone marrow to make RBCs is: a. Globulin b. Prothrombin c. Erythropoietin d. Albumin e. Fibrinogen
Erythropoietin
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match the leukocyte type with its function Major role in fighting bacterial infections, phagocyte
neutrophil
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match the leukocyte type with its function phagocytic cell that becomes a macrophage and digests bacteria and tissue debris
monocyte
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match the leukocyte type with its function Responds to parastic infections and is a phagocytes in allergic reactions
eosinophils
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match the leukocyte type with its function Responds to allergen, releases histamine and heparin
basophil
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match the leukocyte type with its function controls the immune response
Lymphocyte
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Match the comment with the correct fluid either lymph or blood: No pump
Lymph
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Match the comment with the correct fluid either lymph or blood: plasma
Blood
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Match the comment with the correct fluid either lymph or blood: All blood cell types
Blood
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Match the comment with the correct fluid either lymph or blood: Pump
Blood
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Match the comment with the correct fluid either lymph or blood: WBC's only
Lymph
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Match the comment with the correct fluid either lymph or blood: Interstitial fluid
Lymph
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Toxoplasmosis is abbreviated as ______
Toxo
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Toxoplasmosis is ____________
A parasitic infection associated and AIDS
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Herpes simplex virus as _________
HSV
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Fe is the abbreviation for __________
iron
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Hct is the abbreviation for ___________
Hematocrit
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Antibody is the abbreviated as _________
Ab
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PT is the abbreviation for _____________
Prothrombin time
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the abbreviation for ___________
ESR
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is abbreviated as _________
NHL
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CBC is the abbreviation for ___________
Complete Blood Count
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AIDS is the abbreviation for ________
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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Hgb is the abbreviation for _________
Hemoglobin
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Explain the abbreviation: Toxo (Toxoplasmosis)
Toxoplasmosis is parasitic infection associated with AIDS
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Explain the abbreviation: HSV (Herpes simplex virus)
Herpes simplex virus is a viral infection that causes small blisters on the skin of the lips, nose or genitals
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Explain the abbreviation: Hct (Hematocrit)
Hct is the percentage of red blood cells in blood volume
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Explain the abbreviation: Ab (Antibody)
Antibody is a protein made by white blood cells in response to foreign substances
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Explain the abbreviation: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is speed at which erythrocytes settle our of plasma
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Explain the abbreviation: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkins lymphoma is a malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue is spleen and lymph nodes
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Explain the abbreviation: CBC (Complete Blood Count)
CBC is a determination of the number of blood cells, and hemoglobin concentration, and hematocrit and red cell values
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Explain the abbreviation: AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency virus
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Explain the abbreviation: Hgb (Hemoglobin)
Hgb is a blood protein that transports oxygen to tissues

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