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WorksheetsLymphatic System Test - Ch. 6
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
is a form of treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.
angiogenesis
antiangiogenesis
antisneoplastic
brachytherapy
A ??????? is a technique in which an x-ray guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.
lymph node dissection
surgical biopsy
needle breast biopsy
lumpectomy
Which highly contagious viral respiratory infection is commonly known as the flu?
West Nile virus
measles
influenza
mumps
Which blood test is most accurate at confirming the presence of HIV?
Western Blot
ELISA
A/An ?????? is a physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer.
immunologist
allergist
oncologist
?????? is caused by damage to lymphatic vessels caused by cancer treatment, surgery, radiation scarring, injuries, or burns.
primary lymphedema
secondary lymphedema
What medication is used to treat viral infections?
bactericide
antineoplastic
antiviral
corticosteroid
Which term is also known as a cellular response?
allergic reaction
localized allergic response
systemic allergic response
?????? are leukocytes that provide immunological defenses against many infectious organisms.
dendritic cells
phagocytes
monocytes
Which masses of lymphoid tissue are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils?
tonsils
adenoids
What is the mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart?
tonsils
thymus
spleen
A/an ?????? is a small, bean-shaped structure containing specialized lymphocytes that are capable of destroying pathogens.
lymphatic capillary
thoracic duct
lymph node
?????? lymph nodes are located along the sides of the neck.
Cervical
Axillary
Inguinal
Which cells are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies?
B cells
plasma cells
T cells
Which term is also known as passive immunity?
natural immunity
acquired immunity
Very small infectious agents that live only by invading other cells are called ??????.
yeast
viruses
fungus
pathogens
????? is a class of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled division of cells.
Tumor
Cancer
Neoplasm
Which term is an example of a soft-tissue sarcoma?
myoma
leukemia
synovial sarcoma
?????? is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer.
Inflammatory breast cancer
infiltrating lobular carcinoma
mastectomy
Which term refers to a self-care procedure for the early detection of breast cancer?
ultrasound
breast self-examination
mammogram
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?
radical mastectomy
lumpectomy
??????? is the use of radioactive materials in contact with or implanted into the tissues to be treated.
Teletherapy
Brachytherapy
Targeted therapy
Which infection is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito?
Lyme disease
West Nile Virus
anthrax
?????? wraps the body in a physical barrier to prevent invading organisms from entering the body.
Intact Skin
Lacteals
The Lymphatic system
the respiratory system
Which term refers to an acquired unresponsiveness to a specific antigen?
acquired immunity
tolerance
allergy
chemotherapy
