Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Test

Match the word parts to their meaning:

adenoid/o ​ (a)  

hem/o ​ (b)  

phleb/o ​ (c)  

splen/o ​ (d)  

• adenoids
• blood
• vein
• spleen

Match the word parts to their definition:

poly-: ​ (a)  

anti-: ​ (b)  

mono-:​ (c)  

• many
• against
• one

Match the word parts to their definition:

-blast: ​ (a)  

-phage: ​ (b)  

-poesis: ​ (c)  

-stasis: ​ (d)  

• developing cell
• swallow
• formation
• stoppage of flow

​ (a)   : red blood cells

​ (b)   : white blood cells

​ (c)   : platelets

• erythrocytes
• leukocytes
• thrombocytes

Thrombocytes are known to

• carry oxygen to body cells

• defend against infection

• aid in coagulation

• locate antigens

____________________ contain ___________________ which allows them to carry oxygen.

• leukocytes, marrow

• erythrocytes, hemoglobin

• thrombocytes, fibrinogen

• plasma, glucose

Which of the following is known as a granulocyte that responds during allergic reactions?

• lymphocytes

• monocytes

• neutrophils

• eosinophils

What is the difference between an antibody and an antigen?

Which of the following is not an organ of the lymphatic system?

• liver

• lymph nodes

• spleen

• blood vessels

Which of the following describes the function of the spleen?

• filters out and destroy worn out erythrocytes

• purge contaminated leukocytes

• destroy non-clotting platelets

• all of the above