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Lymphatic System Test - Ch. 6

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

is a form of treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.

a)

angiogenesis

b)

antiangiogenesis

c)

antisneoplastic

d)

brachytherapy

2.

A ??????? is a technique in which an x-ray guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.

a)

lymph node dissection

b)

surgical biopsy

c)

needle breast biopsy

d)

lumpectomy

3.

Which highly contagious viral respiratory infection is commonly known as the flu?

a)

West Nile virus

b)

measles

c)

influenza

d)

mumps

4.

Which blood test is most accurate at confirming the presence of HIV?

a)

Western Blot

b)

ELISA

5.

A/An ?????? is a physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer.

a)

immunologist

b)

allergist

c)

oncologist

6.

?????? is caused by damage to lymphatic vessels caused by cancer treatment, surgery, radiation scarring, injuries, or burns.

a)

primary lymphedema

b)

secondary lymphedema

7.

What medication is used to treat viral infections?

a)

bactericide

b)

antineoplastic

c)

antiviral

d)

corticosteroid

8.

Which term is also known as a cellular response?

a)

allergic reaction

b)

localized allergic response

c)

systemic allergic response

9.

?????? are leukocytes that provide immunological defenses against many infectious organisms.

a)

dendritic cells

b)

phagocytes

c)

monocytes

10.

Which masses of lymphoid tissue are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils?

a)

tonsils

b)

adenoids

11.

What is the mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart?

a)

tonsils

b)

thymus

c)

spleen

12.

A/an ?????? is a small, bean-shaped structure containing specialized lymphocytes that are capable of destroying pathogens.

a)

lymphatic capillary

b)

thoracic duct

c)

lymph node

13.

?????? lymph nodes are located along the sides of the neck.

a)

Cervical

b)

Axillary

c)

Inguinal

14.

Which cells are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies?

a)

B cells

b)

plasma cells

c)

T cells

15.

Which term is also known as passive immunity?

a)

natural immunity

b)

acquired immunity

16.

Very small infectious agents that live only by invading other cells are called ??????.

a)

yeast

b)

viruses

c)

fungus

d)

pathogens

17.

????? is a class of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled division of cells.

a)

Tumor

b)

Cancer

c)

Neoplasm

18.

Which term is an example of a soft-tissue sarcoma?

a)

myoma

b)

leukemia

c)

synovial sarcoma

19.

?????? is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer.

a)

Inflammatory breast cancer

b)

infiltrating lobular carcinoma

c)

mastectomy

20.

Which term refers to a self-care procedure for the early detection of breast cancer?

a)

ultrasound

b)

breast self-examination

c)

mammogram

21.

Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?

a)

radical mastectomy

b)

lumpectomy

22.

??????? is the use of radioactive materials in contact with or implanted into the tissues to be treated.

a)

Teletherapy

b)

Brachytherapy

c)

Targeted therapy

23.

Which infection is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito?

a)

Lyme disease

b)

West Nile Virus

c)

anthrax

24.

?????? wraps the body in a physical barrier to prevent invading organisms from entering the body.

a)

Intact Skin

b)

Lacteals

c)

The Lymphatic system

d)

the respiratory system

25.

Which term refers to an acquired unresponsiveness to a specific antigen?

a)

acquired immunity

b)

tolerance

c)

allergy

d)

chemotherapy