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Med Term Lymphatic/Immune EXAM

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 4hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

lysis

1.

breakdown

b)

patho

2.

disease

c)

pseudo

3.

false

d)

spleno

4.

spllen

e)

toxic

5.

poisonous

2.

Match the following

a)

-poiesis

1.

formation

b)

-blast

2.

developing cell

c)

-emic

3.

blood condition

d)

lymphadeno

4.

lymph node

e)

-globulin

5.

protein

3.

Match the following

a)

-penia

1.

deficiency

b)

-phylaxis

2.

protection

c)

thrombo

3.

clot

d)

-cyte

4.

cell

e)

-ectomy

5.

surgical removal

4.

Match the following

a)

chemo

1.

chemical

b)

carcino

2.

cancer

c)

edema

3.

swelling

d)

gen

4.

producing or causing

e)

histo

5.

tissue

5.

Match the following

a)

immuno

1.

protection

b)

inter

2.

between

c)

intra

3.

within

d)

itis

4.

inflammation

e)

leuko

5.

white

6.

aden/o

a)

gland

b)

granular

7.

angi/o

a)

vessel

b)

eating

8.

auto

a)

self

b)

others

9.

blast/o

a)

immature

b)

blood

10.

-emia

a)

blood condition

b)

blood draw

11.

Acquired Immunity

a)

A protein produced by B cell lymphocytes to destroy antigens

b)

Production of antibodies and lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen

12.

Immunity

a)

The body's ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins. This includes natural immunity and acquired immunity

b)

Antibodies (gamma globulins) such as IgA, IgE, IgG, IgM, and IgD that are secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen

13.

Macrophage

a)

A large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body

b)

Lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic (chest) cavity

14.

Natural immunity

a)

A lymphocyte that produces and secretes antibodies. It originates from B lymphocytes

b)

Protection that an individual inherits to fight infection

15.

T cell (T lymphocyte)

a)

A lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow but matures in the thymus gland; it acts directly on antigens to destroy them or produce chemicals (cytokines) such as interferons and interleukins that are toxic to antigens

b)

A lymphocyte that inhibits the activity of B and T lymphocytes. Also called a Treg (regulatory T cell)

16.

Vaccine

a)

a protein produced by certain bacteria, animals, or plants

b)

Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins given to induce immunity to infection or disease

17.

- megaly

a)

abnormal softening

b)

enlargement, large

c)

abnormal condition

d)

tumor, mass

18.

What term refers to the surgical removal of a lymph node?

a)

Lymphadenectomy

b)

Lymphadenitis

c)

Lymphangiectomy

d)

Lymphadenopathy

19.

Which term describes the condition of having an abnormally high number of lymphocytes in the blood?

a)

Lymphedema

b)

Lymphocytopenia

c)

Lymphocytosis

d)

Lymphangiopathy

20.

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in tissues, causing swelling, often in the arms or legs, due to a compromised lymphatic system?

a)

Lymphadenitis

b)

Lymphoma

c)

Lymphangitis

d)

Lymphedema

21.

What is the medical term for inflammation of the lymph nodes?

a)

Lymphadenopathy

b)

Lymphadenitis

c)

Lymphangitis

d)

Lymphoma

22.

Radiographic images of lymph vessels and nodes following injection of contrast material -

a)

Lymphadenopathy

b)

Lymphadenitis

c)

Lymphangiogram

d)

Lymphadenectomy

23.

What is the term for a malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue?

a)

Lymphadenitis

b)

Lymphangioma

c)

Lymphoma

d)

Lymphangitis

24.

What is the medical term for inflammation of lymph vessels?

a)

Lymphadenitis

b)

Lymphedema

c)

Lymphangitis

d)

Lymphocytosis

25.

What term is used to describe a deficiency of lymphocytes in the blood?

a)

Lymphocytosis

b)

Lymphadenopathy

c)

Lymphocytopenia

d)

Lymphangiopathy

26.

Which term refers to the study of the lymphatic system and its diseases?

a)

Lymphology

b)

Lymphography

c)

Lymphedemology

d)

Lymphopathology

27.

What is the medical term for the enlargement of the spleen?

a)

Splenomegaly

b)

Splenitis

c)

Splenectomy

d)

Splenopathy

28.

What term refers to the surgical removal of the thymus?

a)

Thymectomy

b)

Thymitis

c)

Thymomegaly

d)

Thymopathy

29.

What is the term for a malignant tumor of the spleen?

a)

Splenoma

b)

Splenitis

c)

Splenomegaly

d)

Splenopathy

30.

a collection of organs whose primary function is to collect extracellular fluid and return it to the blood

a)

lymphatic system

b)

lymph

c)

lymph node

d)

thymus

31.

oval or bean shaped mass of lymphatic tissue that removes pathogens and dead cells from the lymph

a)

tonsils

b)

lymph node

c)

thymus

d)

spleen

32.

the extracellular fluid that is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes

a)

lymph

b)

thymus

c)

spleen

d)

tonsils

33.

the main gland of the lymphatic system, which is located in the center of the chest & produces mature T lymphocytes that are ready to fight infection

a)

lymph node

b)

thymus

c)

spleen

d)

tonsils

34.

small, rounded masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx and in the passage from the mouth to the pharynx

a)

lymph nodes

b)

thymus

c)

spleen

d)

tonsils

35.

The process of collecting and returning excess fluid to your blood demonstrates the relationship between which of the following systems?

a)

the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems

b)

the lymphatic and respiratory systems

c)

the cardiovascular and respiratory systems

d)

the lymphatic, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems

36.

Which is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

a)

lymph nodes

b)

thymus

c)

spleen

d)

alveoli

37.

Bone marrow is important to your lymphatic system because that is where _____________ are produced.

a)

lymphocytes

b)

oxygen molecules

c)

bacteria

d)

lymph nodes

38.

Which of the following carry lymph from tissues?

a)

Lymph

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

Lymph vessels

d)

Lymph nodes

39.

Which of the following are popularly called lymph glands?

a)

Lymphatic capillaries

b)

Lymphatic vessels

c)

Lymph nodes

d)

Lymph

40.

Bone marrow produces -

a)

Lymphocytes

b)

Erythrocytes

c)

Leukocytes

d)

All of the above

41.
The lymphatic structure that closely parallell veins are called?
a)
Capillaries
b)
Lymph
c)
Lymph Vessels
42.

The largest organ of the lymphatic system that filters foreign material from blood and destroys old RBCs is the ______________.

a)
spleen
b)
lymph nodes
c)
thymus 
d)
lymphatic vessels
43.
Two main organs of the lymph system:
a)
Thymus & Pancreas
b)
Pancreas & Thyroid
c)
Spleen & Thymus
d)
Tonsils & Thyroid
44.
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
a)
Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.
b)
Prevent swelling
c)
Removes toxins & waste 
d)
Fights against infection 
45.
A soft tissue inside the bone that produces blood cells
a)
immune cells
b)
lymph nodes
c)
spleen
d)
bone marrow
46.
Which of the following cells are responsible for fighting diseases? 
a)
White Blood Cells
b)
Red Blood Cells
47.
Where do T cells mature?
a)
blood
b)
bone marrow
c)
thymus
d)
tonsils
48.

Which immune system organ is found in the back of the throat?

a)

thymus

b)

spleen

c)

tonsil

d)

liver

49.
What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  
a)
diseases
b)
vaccines
c)
antibodies
d)
pathogens
50.

What is structure B?

a)

Lymph Vessels

b)

Spleen

c)

Thymus

d)

Tonsils

51.

What is structure C?

a)

Lymph Vessels

b)

Spleen

c)

Thymus

d)

Tonsils

52.

What is structure D?

a)

Lymph Nodes

b)

Spleen

c)

Thymus

d)

Tonsils

53.

What is structure E?

a)

Lymph Nodes

b)

Spleen

c)

Thymus

d)

Tonsils

54.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
a)
removes excess fluid from around organs
b)
absorbs/transports fats
c)
circulates blood
d)
produces white blood cells
55.
What "happens" in the lymph nodes?
a)
Excess glucose in the lymph is stored in the liver
b)
Carbon dioxide is removed from the lymph and passed to the lungs for exhalation
c)
Lymph is oxgenated and pumped through the body
d)
Lymph is cleaned of foreign antigens and debris
56.
What is the purpose of antibodies?
a)
To pump lymph through the vessels
b)
To create lymph
c)
To fight infection
d)
To remove old red blood cells
57.
What is the body's hypersensitive response to an outside substance that is otherwise harmless?
a)
autoimmune disease
b)
allergy
c)
Hodgkin's disease
d)
cardiovascular disease
58.

Disease of a gland is -

a)

adenomegaly

b)

adenopathy

c)

adenitis

d)

adenolysis

59.

plasty

a)
plasmid
b)
surgical repair or reshaping
c)
plastic surgery
d)
plastering
60.

Where will a doctor check for swollen lymph nodes in your body?


(a)  

Choose from the below words
in your neck
in your arm
in your feet
in your back