Homework 12-15 Flashcards by Abby Hinds

Leukocyte whose granules have an affinity for basic stain; releases histamine and heparin

basophil

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Leukocyte with dense, reddish granules; associated with allergic reactions

eosinophil

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Bone marrow cell; gives rise to many types of blood cells

hematopoietic stem cell

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red blood cell

erythrocyte

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thrombocyte

platelet

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White blood cell; phagocyte and precursor of a macrophage

monocyte

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Leukocyte (poly) formed in bone marrow and having neutral-staining granules

neutrophil

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Leukocyte formed in lymph tissue; produces antibodies

lymphocyte

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Produced in bone marrow:

a. myleogenous
b. myleoginus
c. myelogenous

c. myelogenous

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Method of separating out plasma proteins by electrical charge:

a. Plasmapheresis
b. Hemolysis
c. Electrophoresis
d. Coagulation time
e. Leukapheresis

c. electrophoresis

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Relieving symptoms, but not curing disease:

a. Coagulopathy
b. Hemostasis
c. Hemolysis
d. Palliative
e. Myelopoiesis

d. palliative

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Deficiency of clotting cells:

a. thrombositopenea
b. thrombocytopenia
c. thrombocitopenia

b. thrombocytopenia

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Sideropenia occurs causing deficient production of hemoglobin:

a. Pernicious anemia
b. Iron-deficiency anemia
c. Aplastic anemia
d. Hemolytic anemia
e. Thalassemia

b. iron-deficiency anemia

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Breakdown of recipient’s red blood cells when incompatible bloods are mixed:

a. Erythrocytosis
b. Hemolysis
c. Embolism
d. Anticoagulation
e. Erythropoiesis

b. hemolysis

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Blood smear is examined to determine the shape or form of cells:
Select one:
a. Hematocrit
b. White blood cell differential
c. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d. Coagulation time
e. Red blood cell morphology

e. red blood cell morphology

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Foreign material that invades the body:
a. Neutrophils
b. Macrophages
c. Antibodies
d. Antigens
e. Granulocytes
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d. antigens

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deficiency of iron

sideropenia

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plasma minus clotting proteins and cells

serum

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condition of irregularly shaped RBC

poikilocytosis

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abnormal condition of blood clotting

thrombosis

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Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body

macrophage

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Organ that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells

spleen

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Antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens; used in cancer treatment and immunotherapy

monoclonal antibody

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Lymph node in the area between the lungs in the chest

mediastinal node

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Lymphocyte that recognizes and destroys foreign cells by releasing cytotoxins

NK (natural killer) cell

Lymphocyte formed in the thymus gland; acts directly on antigens or produces chemicals that destroy antigens

T cell

Lymphoid cell that secretes an antibody and originates from B-cell lymphocytes

plasma cell

Organ in the mediastinum that produces T-cell lymphocytes and aids in the immune response

thymus gland

Large lymphatic vessel in the chest; empties lymph into veins in the upper chest

thoracic duct

An individual's own genetic ability to fight off disease

natural immunity

Interferons and interleukins are: a. Gamma globulins b. Interstitial fluid c. Antiviral proteins produced by T cell lymphocytes d. Produced by B cell lymphocytes e. Helper cells

c. antiviral proteins produced by T cell lymphocytes

Inflammation of tonsils: a. tonsilitis b. toncilitis c. tonsillitis

c. tonsillitis

Oropharyngeal lymph tissue: a. Spleen b. Thymus c. Bone marrow d. Tonsils e. Adenoids

d. tonsils

Cancer arising from the lining cells of capillaries, producing bluish-red skin nodules: a. Kaposi sarcoma b. Herpes simplex c. Cryptococcus d. Toxoplasmosis e. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

a. kaposi sarcoma

Pertaining to poison: a. Necrotic b. Hypoxic c. Cyanotic d. Toxic e. Stenotic

d. toxic

Examples of immunoglobulins: a. IgA, IgG, IgE b. Monocytes c. Lymphocytes d. Hepatocytes e. Clotting factors

a. IgA, IgG, IgE

Cytotoxic cells are: a. B cell lymphocytes b. T cell lymphocytes c. Platelets d. Thrombocytes e. Eosinophils

b. t cell lymphocytes

Proteins that stimulate the growth of T cells: a. interleukins b. interleukens c. interluekins

a. interleukins

Atopy is: a. An early stage of AIDS b. A hypersensitivity or allergic state c. A type of lymphoma d. A disease found in tropical areas e. Acute infectious disease caused by Epstein-Barr virus

b. a hypersensitivity or allergic state

Helper or suppressor cells are types of: a. B cells b. T cells c. Platelets d. Antigens e. Antibiotics

b. T cells

shallow cavity in a bone

fossa

Flat, round plate-like structure between two vertebrae

disc

Rounded process on both sides of the ankle joint

malleolus

Bones of the face; lacrimal, mandibular, maxillary, nasal, vomer and zygomatic bones.

facial bones

Soft spot between the skull bones of an infant

fontanelle

Minute spaces filled with blood vessels; found in compact bone

haversian canals

Narrow, slit-like opening in or between bones

fissure

Opening or passage in bones where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave

foramen

Shaft, or mid-portion of a long bone

diaphysis

Muscle connected to internal organs: a. skeletal b. visceral

b. visceral

Larger lower leg bone: a. tibbia b. tibea c. tibia

c. tibia

Knuckle-like process at the end of a bone is called a: a. Condyle b. Xiphoid process c. Tuberosity d. Trochanter e. Fontanelle

a. condyle

Poor formation of bone: a. Osteodystrophy b. Osteoclasis c. Osteolysis d. Decalcification e. Myelopoiesis

a. osteodystrophy

Condition of stiffening and immobility of a joint: a. Bursitis b. Ankylosis c. Fibrositis d. Hemarthrosis e. Kyphosis

b. ankylosis

Wasting away (no development) of muscle: a. Hypertrophy b. Myalgia c. Atrophy d. Myasthenia e. Myositis

c. atrophy

movement away from midline

abduction

movement toward the midline

adduction

turning the palm backward

pronation

straightening out a limb

extension

The shaft of a long bone is called a(n): a. Olecranon b. Periosteum c. Osteoclast d. Epiphysis e. Diaphysis

e. Diaphysis

Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium

parathormone

Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion

prolactin

Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth

oxytocin

Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues

growth hormone (somatotropin)

Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation

luteinizing hormone

Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar

insulin

Secreted by the thyroid gland; increases metabolism in cells; T4

thyroxine

Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy

progesterone

Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates secretion by the thyroid gland

thyroid-stimulating hormone

Male hormone secreted by the testes

testosterone

A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex: a. Graves disease b. Diabetes mellitus c. Cushing syndrome d. Acromegaly e. Myxedema

c. Cushing syndrome

Which is an element that is present in thyroxine? a. Iron b. Calcium c. Vitamin D d. Glucose e. Iodine

e. iodine

Enlargement of extremities due to hypersecretion of growth hormone: a. acromegaly b. accromegaly c. acromeagaly

a. acromegaly

Natr/o is the combining form for which substance? a. Sugar b. Milk c. Sodium d. Iodine e. Potassium

c. sodium

Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex? a. Follicle-stimulating hormone b. Luteinizing hormone c. Androgen d. Estrogen e. Oxytocin

d. estrogen

Constant muscle contraction: a. tetany b. teteny c. tettany

a. tetany

Which is a description of a thyroid scan? a. CT image of thyroid gland b. Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream c. Ultrasound image of the neck d. Skull x-ray of the brain e. Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

e. administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex

ACTH

Increases reabsorption of sodium by kidney tubules

aldosterone

Promotes growth and maintenance of male sex characteristics

testosterone

Stimulates water reabsorption by kidney tubules; decreases urine

ADH

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