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WorksheetsMed Term Lymphatic/Immune EXAM
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 4hrs 19mins
lysis
breakdown
patho
disease
pseudo
false
spleno
spllen
toxic
poisonous
Match the following
-poiesis
formation
-blast
developing cell
-emic
blood condition
lymphadeno
lymph node
-globulin
protein
Match the following
-penia
deficiency
-phylaxis
protection
thrombo
clot
-cyte
cell
-ectomy
surgical removal
chemo
chemical
carcino
cancer
edema
swelling
gen
producing or causing
histo
tissue
Match the following
immuno
protection
inter
between
intra
within
itis
inflammation
leuko
white
aden/o
gland
granular
angi/o
vessel
eating
auto
self
others
blast/o
immature
blood
-emia
blood condition
blood draw
Acquired Immunity
A protein produced by B cell lymphocytes to destroy antigens
Production of antibodies and lymphocytes after exposure to an antigen
Immunity
The body's ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins. This includes natural immunity and acquired immunity
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
Macrophage
A large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body
Lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic (chest) cavity
Natural immunity
A lymphocyte that produces and secretes antibodies. It originates from B lymphocytes
Protection that an individual inherits to fight infection
T cell (T lymphocyte)
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
A lymphocyte that inhibits the activity of B and T lymphocytes. Also called a Treg (regulatory T cell)
Vaccine
a protein produced by certain bacteria, animals, or plants
Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins given to induce immunity to infection or disease
- megaly
abnormal softening
enlargement, large
abnormal condition
tumor, mass
What term refers to the surgical removal of a lymph node?
Lymphadenectomy
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangiectomy
Lymphadenopathy
Which term describes the condition of having an abnormally high number of lymphocytes in the blood?
Lymphedema
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphangiopathy
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?
Lymphadenitis
Lymphoma
Lymphangitis
Lymphedema
What is the medical term for inflammation of the lymph nodes?
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangitis
Lymphoma
Radiographic images of lymph vessels and nodes following injection of contrast material -
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangiogram
Lymphadenectomy
What is the term for a malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue?
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangioma
Lymphoma
Lymphangitis
What is the medical term for inflammation of lymph vessels?
Lymphadenitis
Lymphedema
Lymphangitis
Lymphocytosis
What term is used to describe a deficiency of lymphocytes in the blood?
Lymphocytosis
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphangiopathy
Which term refers to the study of the lymphatic system and its diseases?
Lymphology
Lymphography
Lymphedemology
Lymphopathology
What is the medical term for the enlargement of the spleen?
Splenomegaly
Splenitis
Splenectomy
Splenopathy
What term refers to the surgical removal of the thymus?
Thymectomy
Thymitis
Thymomegaly
Thymopathy
What is the term for a malignant tumor of the spleen?
Splenoma
Splenitis
Splenomegaly
Splenopathy
a collection of organs whose primary function is to collect extracellular fluid and return it to the blood
lymphatic system
lymph
lymph node
thymus
oval or bean shaped mass of lymphatic tissue that removes pathogens and dead cells from the lymph
tonsils
lymph node
thymus
spleen
the extracellular fluid that is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes
lymph
thymus
spleen
tonsils
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
lymph node
thymus
spleen
tonsils
small, rounded masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx and in the passage from the mouth to the pharynx
lymph nodes
thymus
spleen
tonsils
The process of collecting and returning excess fluid to your blood demonstrates the relationship between which of the following systems?
the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems
the lymphatic and respiratory systems
the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
the lymphatic, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems
Which is NOT part of the lymphatic system?
lymph nodes
thymus
spleen
alveoli
Bone marrow is important to your lymphatic system because that is where _____________ are produced.
lymphocytes
oxygen molecules
bacteria
lymph nodes
Which of the following carry lymph from tissues?
Lymph
Lymphocytes
Lymph vessels
Lymph nodes
Which of the following are popularly called lymph glands?
Lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
Lymph
Bone marrow produces -
Lymphocytes
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
All of the above
The largest organ of the lymphatic system that filters foreign material from blood and destroys old RBCs is the ______________.
Which immune system organ is found in the back of the throat?
thymus
spleen
tonsil
liver
What is structure B?
Lymph Vessels
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils
What is structure C?
Lymph Vessels
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils
What is structure D?
Lymph Nodes
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils
What is structure E?
Lymph Nodes
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils
Disease of a gland is -
adenomegaly
adenopathy
adenitis
adenolysis
plasty
Where will a doctor check for swollen lymph nodes in your body?
(a)
