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Med Term Ch. 6

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word part means "against"?

a)

anti-

b)

phag/o

c)

tox/o

d)

lymphaden/o

2.

What is the correct word part for "eat, swallow"?

a)

lymphangi/o

b)

phag/o

c)

anti-

d)

tox/o

3.

Which word part refers to "lymph node"?

a)

lymphaden/o

b)

lymphangi/o

c)

anti-

d)

tox/o

4.

What is the word part for "lymph vessel"?

a)

lymphaden/o

b)

lymphangi/o

c)

phag/o

d)

anti-

5.

Which word part means "poison"?

a)

tox/o

b)

anti-

c)

lymphaden/o

d)

phag/o

6.

What is the correct word part for "flesh"?

a)

sarc/o

b)

immun/o

c)

splen/o

d)

-plasm

7.

Which word part means "formative material of cells"?

a)

-plasm

b)

onc/o

c)

immun/o

d)

splen/o

8.

What is the word part for "protection, safe"?

a)

immun/o

b)

-plasm

c)

sarc/o

d)

splen/o

9.

Which word part refers to "spleen"?

a)

splen/o

b)

sarc/o

c)

onc/o

d)

-plasm

10.

What is the correct word part for "tumor"?

a)

onc/o

b)

immun/o

c)

sarc/o

d)

splen/o

11.

Which type of pathogen is described as "bacteria capable of movement"?

a)

parasites

b)

viruses

c)

fungi

d)

protozoa

12.

Which type of bacteria are chain-forming?

a)

spirochetes

b)

staphylococci

c)

streptococci

d)

viruses

13.

Which type of bacteria are cluster-forming?

a)

spirochetes

b)

staphylococci

c)

streptococci

d)

viruses

14.

Which microorganisms live only by invading cells?

a)

spirochetes

b)

staphylococci

c)

streptococci

d)

viruses

15.

Which microorganisms live within other organisms?

a)

spirochetes

b)

staphylococci

c)

streptococci

d)

viruses

16.

Which organ has a hemolytic function?

a)

appendix

b)

lymph nodes

c)

spleen

d)

tonsils

17.

What does the term "benign" mean?

a)

malignant

b)

benign

c)

immune

d)

antigen

18.

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as shingles?

a)

cytomegalovirus

b)

herpes zoster

c)

rubella

d)

varicella

19.

Proteins that activate the immune system and fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication are known as:

a)

T cells

b)

immunoglobulins

c)

interferons

d)

synthetic immunoglobulins

20.

Which organ plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems?

a)

bone marrow

b)

liver

c)

spleen

d)

thymus

21.

The protective ring of lymphoid tissue around the back of the nose and upper throat is formed by the:

a)

lacteals

b)

lymph nodes

c)

tonsils

d)

villi

22.

Secondary lymphedema can be caused by cancer treatments, burns, or injuries. Which term best fits this description?

a)

lymphadenitis

b)

lymphangioma

c)

lymphadenopathy

d)

lymphedema

23.

Fats that cannot be transported by the bloodstream are absorbed by the ________ that are located in the villi that line the small intestine.

a)

lacteals

b)

lymph nodes

c)

B cells

d)

spleen

24.

The parasite __________________________ is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated animal feces.

a)

herpes zoster

b)

malaria

c)

rabies

d)

toxoplasmosis

25.

A/An __________________________ is a type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells. This type of cell also removes dead cells and stimulates the action of other immune cells.

a)

B lymphocyte

b)

macrophage

c)

platelet

d)

T lymphocyte

26.

Which structure filters harmful substances from lymph cells?

a)

complement system

b)

lymph nodes

c)

spleen

d)

vermiform appendix

27.

Which structure is lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum?

a)

complement system

b)

spleen

c)

vermiform appendix

d)

lymph nodes

28.

Which structure do cells combine with antibodies to ward off pathogens?

a)

complement system

b)

lymph nodes

c)

spleen

d)

vermiform appendix

29.

Which structure stores extra erythrocytes?

a)

complement system

b)

spleen

c)

vermiform appendix

d)

lymph nodes

30.

Which structure wraps the body in a physical barrier?

a)

complement system

b)

spleen

c)

intact skin

d)

lymph nodes

31.

The __________________________ act as intracellular signals to begin the immune response.

a)

cytokines

b)

macrophages

c)

plasma cells

d)

Reed-Sternberg cells

32.

A __________________________ drug is a medication that kills or damages cells.

a)

plasma

b)

corticosteroid

c)

antihistamine

d)

cytotoxic

e)

complement

33.

The __________________________ develop from B cells and secrete large bodies of antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens.

a)

Reed-Sternberg cells

b)

plasma cells

c)

macrophages

d)

T lymphocytes

34.

Which antibody therapy is used to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers?

a)

Monoclonal antibodies

b)

Synthetic interferon

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Vaccines

35.

What causes infectious mononucleosis?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Spirochete

c)

Virus

d)

Fungus

36.

Which of the following is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue?

a)

Carcinoma

b)

Sarcoma

c)

Lymphoma

d)

Adenoma

37.

Where are the adanoids, also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils, located?

a)

In the larynx

b)

In the nasopharynx

c)

In the trachea

d)

In the esophagus

38.

What is the diagnostic test performed to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels?

a)

Lymphadenectomy

b)

Lymphangiography

c)

Lymphoscintigraphy

d)

Lymphocytosis

39.

What does the term "malignant" mean?

a)

Non-cancerous

b)

Progressively worse and life-threatening

c)

Easily treatable

d)

Benign

40.

Varicella is commonly known as which disease?

a)

Measles

b)

Chickenpox

c)

Mumps

d)

Rubella

41.

What does the abbreviation "CIS" stand for in medical terminology?

a)

Carcinoma in situ

b)

Chronic immune syndrome

c)

Cytokine immune system

d)

Cellular immune status

42.

What does "DCIS" stand for?

a)

Ductal carcinoma in situ

b)

Diffuse carcinoma in situ

c)

Dermal carcinoma in situ

d)

Dendritic cell immune syndrome

43.

What does the abbreviation "LE" stand for?

a)

Lupus erythematosus

b)

Lymphatic edema

c)

Leukocyte enzyme

d)

Lymphocyte erythrocyte

44.

What does "MMR" stand for in the context of vaccines?

a)

Measles, mumps, rubella

b)

Malaria, measles, rubella

c)

Mumps, measles, rotavirus

d)

Measles, mumps, rabies

45.

What does the abbreviation "Ag" stand for in immunology?

a)

Antigen

b)

Antibody

c)

Agglutinin

d)

Albumin

46.

What is the process through which a tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply?

a)

Metastasis

b)

Angiogenesis

c)

Neoplasm

d)

Malignant tumor

47.

Which opportunistic infection is frequently associated with HIV?

a)

Hodgkin’s disease

b)

Kaposi’s sarcoma

c)

Myasthenia gravis

d)

Tinea pedis

48.

Malaria is caused by a __________ that is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.

a)

Parasite

b)

Bacterium

c)

Virus

d)

Fungus

49.

Bacilli, which are rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria, cause which disease?

a)

Lyme disease

b)

Measles

c)

Rubella

d)

Anthrax

50.

Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of which disease?

a)

Measles

b)

Mumps

c)

Shingles

d)

Rubella

51.

A severe systemic reaction to an allergen causing serious symptoms that develop very quickly is known as:

a)

Anaphylaxis

b)

Immunodeficiency

c)

Autoimmunity

d)

Lymphadenopathy

52.

In which procedure are radioactive materials implanted into the tissues to be treated?

a)

Chemotherapy

b)

Brachytherapy

c)

Immunotherapy

d)

Radiography

53.

An HIV differentiation assay is used for confirmation if a/an __________ test, which stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, is positive.

a)

ELISA

b)

PCR

c)

Western blot

d)

CBC

54.

What is a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels called?

a)

Lymphoma

b)

Lymphadenopathy

c)

Lymphangioma

d)

Lipoma

55.

After primary cancer treatments have been completed, what is used to decrease the chances that the cancer will recur?

a)

Remission

b)

Adjuvant therapy

c)

Chemotherapy

d)

Palliative care

56.

Which of the following best describes the function of an antineoplastic medication?

a)

It blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells.

b)

It increases the production of red blood cells.

c)

It treats bacterial infections.

d)

It enhances the immune response to allergens.

57.

What is a myoma?

a)

A benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.

b)

A malignant tumor of bone tissue.

c)

A viral infection of the lymph nodes.

d)

A cancer of the blood.

58.

Osteosarcoma usually involves which part of the body?

a)

The upper shaft of long bones, pelvis, or knee.

b)

The liver and spleen.

c)

The skin and connective tissue.

d)

The heart and lungs.

59.

Cytomegalovirus is a member of which virus family?

a)

Herpesvirus

b)

Retrovirus

c)

Adenovirus

d)

Orthomyxovirus

60.

What does antiangiogenesis treatment do in cancer therapy?

a)

Disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.

b)

Stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells.

c)

Increases the growth of new blood vessels.

d)

Removes cancerous tissue surgically.

61.

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but very aggressive form of breast cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Lymph carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

A myosarcoma is a benign tumor derived from muscle tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Reed-Sternberg cells are present in which disease?

a)

Hodgkin’s lymphoma

b)

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

c)

Leukemia

d)

Multiple myeloma

65.

Ebola is a common disease transmitted by parasites.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

What is the medical term for an enlarged spleen?

a)

Splenomegaly

b)

Hepatomegaly

c)

Lymphadenopathy

d)

Thrombocytopenia

67.

The __________________ are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies. Each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen.

a)

B cells

b)

bacilli

c)

immunoglobulins

d)

T cells

68.

Any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues is known as a/an __________________ disorder.

a)

autoimmune

b)

allergy

c)

rubella

d)

immunodeficiency

69.

The __________________________ lymph nodes are located in the groin.

a)

axillary

b)

cervical

c)

inguinal

d)

subcutaneous

70.

A/An __________________________ is any one of a large group of carcinomas derived from glandular tissue.

a)

adenocarcinoma

b)

lymphoma

c)

myosarcoma

d)

myoma

71.

A/An __________________________ drug is used either as an immunosuppressant or as an antineoplastic.

a)

corticosteroid

b)

cytotoxic

c)

immunoglobulin

d)

monoclonal

72.

The study of the immune system is known as __________________________.

a)

immunology

b)

toxicology

c)

adenectomy

d)

splenitis

73.

Surgical removal of the spleen is a/an __________________________.

a)

splenectomy

b)

thymectomy

c)

adenectomy

d)

lymphadenectomy

74.

Inflammation of the thymus is known as __________________________.

a)

thymitis

b)

splenitis

c)

lymphangitis

d)

adenitis

75.

Inflammation of the lymph vessels is known as __________________________.

a)

lymphangitis

b)

thymitis

c)

splenitis

d)

adenitis

76.

The term meaning to suture the spleen is __________________________.

a)

splenorrhaphy

b)

splenectomy

c)

splenitis

d)

splenoma

77.

The surgical removal of the adenoids is a/an __________________________.

a)

adenoidectomy

b)

splenectomy

c)

thymectomy

d)

lymphadenectomy

78.

The surgical removal of a lymph node is a/an __________________________.

a)

lymphadenectomy

b)

splenectomy

c)

thymectomy

d)

adenoidectomy

79.

A tumor originating in the thymus is known as __________________________.

a)

thymoma

b)

splenoma

c)

lymphoma

d)

adenoma

80.

Another word for poisonous is __________________________.

a)

toxic

b)

immune

c)

splenic

d)

adenic

81.

Inflammation of the spleen is known as __________________________.

a)

splenitis

b)

thymitis

c)

lymphangitis

d)

adenitis

82.

Which of the following is paired with tonsils in the lymphatic system?

a)

Spleen

b)

Thymus

c)

Adenoids

d)

Appendix

83.

Where are lymphocytes formed in the human body?

a)

Bone marrow

b)

Spleen

c)

Thymus

d)

Lymph nodes

84.

Which organ is paired with the large intestine in the context of the lymphatic system?

a)

Appendix

b)

Liver

c)

Pancreas

d)

Gallbladder

85.

What is the function of the right lymphatic duct in the lymphatic system?

a)

It empties into the left subclavian vein.

b)

It filters blood in the spleen.

c)

It produces lymphocytes in the thymus.

d)

It stores red blood cells.

86.

Which of the following is a major duct in the lymphatic system?

a)

Thoracic duct

b)

Hepatic duct

c)

Bile duct

d)

Pancreatic duct

87.

Which lymph nodes are located in the armpit region?

a)

Axillary lymph nodes

b)

Cervical lymph nodes

c)

Inguinal lymph nodes

d)

Mesenteric lymph nodes

88.

Which lymph nodes are found in the groin area?

a)

Inguinal lymph nodes

b)

Axillary lymph nodes

c)

Cervical lymph nodes

d)

Mesenteric lymph nodes

89.

Match the following

a)

Job is to destroy worn out blood cells & return some products to liver

1.

spleen

b)

Lymphoid tissues that trap & remove bacteria entering throat

2.

tonsils

c)

Lymph organ that programs T Cells & is more active during youth

3.

thymus

d)

Tissues found w/in the walls of small intestine

4.

Peyer's patches

90.

Match the following

a)

-penia

1.

deficiency

b)

-phylaxis

2.

protection

c)

thrombo

3.

clot

d)

-cyte

4.

cell

e)

-ectomy

5.

surgical removal

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