Chapter 6 Review

Question 1

The term meaning an abnormal enlargement of the spleen?

Answer 1

Splenomegaly

Question 2

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

Answer 2

T Cells

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Benign

Question 4

What autoimmune disorder attacks the digestive system?

Answer 4

Crohn’s Disease

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Complement

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Lymphoma

Question 7

Which statement is accurate regarding Hodgkin’s disease?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Which form of bacteria causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

Answer 8

Rickettsia

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Metastasize

Question 10

The majority of breast cancers are

Answer 10

Infiltrating ductal carcinomas

Question 11

Bacteria that form a chain is known as

Answer 11

streptococci

Question 12

Bacteria that form irregular clusters is known as

Answer 12

Staphylococci

Question 13

Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria is known as

Answer 13

Bacilli

Question 14

Small bacteria that live in fleas and ticks is known as

Answer 14

rickettsia

Question 15

Spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls

Answer 15

Spirochetes

Question 16

transmitted by infected animals

Answer 16

Rabies

Question 17

may cause congenital abnormalities

Answer 17

rubella

Question 18

caused by the Epstein-Barr virus

Answer 18

Infectious mononucleosis

Question 19

caused by herpes zoster

Answer 19

Shingles

Question 20

also known as varicella

Answer 20

Chickenpox

Question 21

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

Answer 21

lymphocytes

Question 22

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

Answer 22

phagocytes

Question 23

The substance known as _____ is produced by T cells

Answer 23

Interferon

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Immunoglobulin

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Oncologist

Question 26

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.

Answer 26

West Nile

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Carcinoma

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Antibiotics

Question 29

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

Answer 29

lymphadenopathy

Question 30

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

Answer 30

lymph-node

Question 31

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

Answer 31

lymph node biopsy

Question 32

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

Answer 32

cervical

Question 33

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

Answer 33

brachytherapy

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Lymphangiogram

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Splenorrhagia

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Anaphylaxis

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Cytotoxic

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Zika Virus

Question 39

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

Answer 39

mycobacterium

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Lymphedema

Question 41

The condition also known as swollen glands is __________.

Answer 41

Lymphadenitis

Question 42

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

Answer 42

allergist

Question 43

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

Answer 43

lacteals