WorksheetsM.T. Chapter 6 Lymphatic System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which term means too many white cells?
pancytopenia
leukocytosis
hematocytosis
leukocytopenia
Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases?
corticosteroid
protease inhibitor
antihistamine
immunosuppressant
Which is the severe itching associated with hives?
lymphedema
anaphylactic
dyscrasia
urticaria
Which of the following abbreviations is a machine for performing blood tests?
HGB
PA
SMAC
RBC
Which is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune systems?
Primary defense against the invasion of pathogens.
Transport fats absorbed by the small intestines.
Assist in the blood clotting process.
Collect excess tissue fluid and return it to the circulatory system.
Which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is NOT true?
The palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity.
The tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue.
The tonsils remove pathogens for the digestive and respiratory systems.
Sometimes the tonsils have to be removed if they become chronically infected.
Which of the following statements regarding lymphatic vessels is NOT true?
Lymphatic vessels have valves to ensure forward movement of lymph.
There are only two large lymphatic ducts, the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct.
The smallest lymphatic vessels are called lymphatic capillaries.
The thoracic duct drains the right arm and right side of the neck and chest.
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
red cells–transporting substances
plasma–tissue repair
leukocytes–protect the body from invasion
platelets–control bleeding
Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?
The spleen produces new erythrocytes
The spleen consists of slow-moving blood sinuses.
The spleen is not a vital organ; a person can live without a spleen.
The spleen contains a large population of macrophages.
Which blood test examines the shape of red blood cells?
red blood cell count
hemoglobin
red blood cell morphology
complete blood count
Which of the following medications does NOT prolong bleeding time?
antiplatelet
hematinic
thrombolytic
thrombolytic
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a blood test that determines if there is an inflammatory process occurring in the body.
True
False
Pneumocystic pneumonia is commonly seen in patients with AIDS.
True
False
Hives includes the appearance of skin ulcers as part of an allergic reaction.
True
False
Hemolytic anemia occurs when there is insufficient hemoglobin in the erythrocytes.
True
False
