Exam II - Chapter 10

Question 1

Cardiovascular System

Answer 1

Consists of heart, a network of blood vessels composed of arteries, capillaries, and veins

Question 2

Lymphatic System

Answer 2

consists of lymph transported through lymphatic vessels,

lymph nodes, the spleen, and thymus gland

Question 3

Immune System

Answer 3

The immune system does not have its own organs and structures. Its function depends on organs and structures of other body systems, including the spleen, liver, intestinal tract, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

Question 4

Immune system protects…

Answer 4

The immune system protects the body against pathogens (disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses), foreign agents that cause allergic reactions (e.g., peanuts) or toxins (e.g., insect bites), and abnormal body cells (e.g., cancer). Immune function depends on three layers of protection, often referred to as lines of defense

Question 5

Immune system protects…

Answer 5

The immune system protects the body against pathogens (disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses), foreign agents that cause allergic reactions (e.g., peanuts) or toxins (e.g., insect bites), and abnormal body cells (e.g., cancer). Immune function depends on three layers of protection, often referred to as lines of defense

Question 6

angi/o

Answer 6

vessel - usually refers to blood vessel - (tubelike structures that carry blood or other fluids)

Question 7

aort/o

Answer 7

aorta (largest artery in the body)

Question 8

arteri/o

Answer 8

artery (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart)

Question 9

atri/o

Answer 9

atrium - small upper chamber of the heart

Question 10

cardi/o

Answer 10

heart (pumping action circulates blood throughout the body)

Question 11

lymph/o

Answer 11

lymph, lymph tissue (transparent, colorless, tissue fluid

Question 12

lymphaden/o

Answer 12

lymph node (small, spherical bodies composed of lymphoid tissue)

Question 13

myel/o

Answer 13

bone marrow (where erythrocytes develops)

Question 14

plasm/o

Answer 14

plasma (clear, straw colored, liquid portion of the blood

Question 15

phleb/o, ven/o

Answer 15

vein (blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart)

Question 16

splen/o

Answer 16

spleen

Question 17

thym/o

Answer 17

thymus gland (lymphatic organ important in the development of immunity)

Question 18

valv/o, valvul/o

Answer 18

valve (structures that keep blood flowing in one direction)

Question 19

ventricul/o

Answer 19

ventricle (larger lower chamber in the heart)

Question 20

ather/o

Answer 20

yellowish, fatty plaque

Question 21

ech/o

Answer 21

sound

Question 22

electr/o

Answer 22

electricity, electrical activity

Question 23

isch/o

Answer 23

deficiency, blockage

Question 24

therm/o

Answer 24

heat

Question 25

thromb/o

Answer 25

clot