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Chapter 12: Immune & Lymphatic System

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Medical term for Clear fluid that surrounds body tissue

a)

Lymph Vessel

b)

Lymph nodes

c)

Lymph

d)

Lymphocytes

2.

Medical term for Transports the lymph throughout the body

a)
Lymphatic vessels
b)
Lymph nodes
c)
Lymphatic ducts
d)
Lymphatic fluid
3.

Medical term for Small filters that trap pathogens

a)
Lymph nodes
b)

Lymph Vessels

c)
Antibodies
d)
White blood cells
4.

Medical term for Largest lymphatic organ; filters blood, removes old blood cells, stores immune cells

a)
Spleen
b)
Thymus
c)
Liver
d)

Hypothalamus

5.

Medical term for Dangerous allergic reaction that may cause swelling of lips, tongue, and throat

a)
Anaphylaxis
b)

Autoimmune

c)
Asthma attack
d)
Hypersensitivity
6.

Medical term for Illness in which body’s immune system attacks normal tissue in the body

a)

Autoimmune illness

b)

Anaphylaxis

c)

Lymphadenitis

d)

Inflammation

7.

Medical term for  virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and other illnesses

a)

Aplastic Anemia

b)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
c)
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
d)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
8.

Medical term for Medical doctor who diagnoses and treats allergies and immune system conditions

a)

Immunologist

b)

Endocrinologist

c)

Oncologist

d)
Dermatologist
9.

Medical term for Immune system response that causes increased blood flow and white blood cell concentration

a)
Allergy
b)
Autoimmunity
c)

Lymphatic drainage

d)
Inflammation
10.

Medical term for Inflammation of the lymph nodes

a)
lymphadenitis
b)
lymphoma
c)
lymphitis
d)
lymphadenopathy
11.

Medical term for abnormal buildup of lymph fluid in body’s tissues, causing abnormal or excessive swelling

a)

lymphadenitis

b)

lymphoma

c)

peripheral edema

d)
lymphedema
12.

Medical term for Type of white blood cell that plays a role in boosting body’s immune system

a)
Neutrophil
b)
Lymphocyte
c)

Macrophage

d)

Erythrocyte

13.

Medical term for Cancer of lymphatic system

a)

Lymphedema

b)
Lymphoma
c)
Leukemia
d)
Lymphadenopathy
14.

Medical term for Type of large white blood cell that detects and eats invading germs

a)

Leukocyte

b)
Lymphocyte
c)
Macrophage
d)
Neutrophil
15.

Medical term for Cancer that has moved from its original site to affect other areas or body system

a)

Lymphoma

b)

Leukemia

c)
Metastatic cancer
d)
Localized cancer
16.

Medical term for Viral infection caused by Epstein Barr Virus, causes symptoms like fever, sore throat, and extreme tiredness, primarily spread through saliva

a)

Herpes simplex virus

b)
Hepatitis A virus
c)

Human immunodeficiency virus

d)
Mononucleosis
17.

Medical term for Medical doctor who diagnoses and treats cancer

a)
Oncologist
b)
Pathologist
c)
Radiologist
d)

Immunologist

18.

Medical term for Enlargement of the spleen

a)
Splenomegaly
b)
Splenitis
c)
Splenectomy
d)
Spleenopathy
19.

Medical term for Inflammation of the tonsils

a)
Tonsillitis
b)

Lymphadenitis

c)

Tonsillotomy

d)
Tonsillectomy
20.

Medical term for Body's ability to resist disease

a)

Antigen

b)
Immunity
c)
Vulnerability
d)
Deficiency
21.

Medical term for Foreign substance that triggers immune response (bacteria, virus, etc)

a)
Antigen
b)

Antibody

c)
Allergen
d)
Pathogen
22.

Medical term for Helps fight infection by binding to antigens, marking it for destruction

a)

Antibody

b)

Antigens

c)
Pathogens
d)

Macrophages

23.

Medical term for state where the body's immune system cannot adequately fight off infections

a)
Hypersensitivity
b)
Autoimmunity
c)
Immunodeficiency
d)
Chronic inflammation
24.

Medical term for Cancer of the white blood cells

a)
Lymphoma
b)
Leukemia
c)
Leukocytosis
d)
Myeloma
25.

Medical term for Swollen lymph nodes

a)
Lymphadenopathy
b)
Lymphadenitis
c)

Tonsilitis

d)
Lymphocytosis
26.

Medical term for Cancer treatment in which medications are given to destroy or stop growth of cancer cells

a)
Radiation therapy
b)

Cryotherapy

c)
Chemotherapy
d)
Immunotherapy
27.

Medical term for type of treatment that uses the patient's own immune system to fight disease

a)
surgery
b)
radiation therapy
c)
immunotherapy
d)
chemotherapy
28.

Medical term for Surgical removal of a lymph node or nodes

a)
Lymphadenectomy
b)
Lymphadenitis
c)
Lymphadenopathy
d)
Lymphadenosis
29.

Medical term for Image of lymph vessels and nodes created by x-ray with contrast dye

a)
Lymphography
b)
Lymphoscintigraphy
c)

Lymphangiogram

d)

Lymphadenopathy

30.

Medical term for Type of biopsy that can identity cancer metastasis in lymph nodes

a)
Core needle biopsy
b)
Fine needle aspiration
c)
Lymph node excision
d)
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
31.

Medical term for injection of weakened antigen to build immunity.

a)
Immunization
b)
Antigen therapy
c)
Disease prevention
d)
Vaccination
32.

Medical term for allergy test that involves applying allergens to the skin through punctures with lancet and reactions monitored

a)

skin prick test

b)
dermal sensitivity test
c)
cutaneous reaction test
d)

scratch allergy test

33.

Medical term for immediate, non-specific defense present from birth

a)
Adaptive immunity
b)
Passive immunity
c)
Cell-mediated immunity
d)
Innate immunity
34.

Medical term for slower, highly specific defense developed over a lifetime as the body is exposed to different pathogens or through vaccination

a)
Innate immunity
b)
Passive immunity
c)
Adaptive immunity
d)
Cell-mediated immunity
35.

Medical term for immediate, temporary protection gained when a person receives pre-formed antibodies from an outside source, such as a mother or an injection

a)
Active immunity
b)
Adaptive immunity
c)
Natural immunity
d)
Passive immunity
36.

Medical term for Bone marrow failure, leading to a deficiency of all blood cell types, including lymphocytes

a)

Epstein-Barr Virus

b)

Mononucleosis

c)
Iron deficiency anemia
d)
Aplastic anemia
37.

Medical term for Surgical removal of the tonsils

a)
Tonsillectomy
b)

Tonsillotomy

c)

Tonsillar Plasty

d)

Tonsillogram

38.

Where are your lymph nodes primarily located?

a)

Neck, Shoulders, Groin

b)

Neck, Armpits, Groin

c)

Armpits, Feet, Stomach

d)

Groin, Stomach, Armpits

39.

What would most likely happen if the lymphatic system did NOT return extra fluid to the bloodstream?

a)
Enhanced immune response and tissue repair.
b)
Increased nutrient absorption in the intestines.
c)
Decreased blood pressure and heart rate.
d)

Excess fluid accumulation in tissues

40.

Match the following:

a)

Primary Lymphoid Organ

1.

Bone Marrow

b)

Secondary Lymphoid organ

2.

Spleen

c)

Primary Lymphoid organ

3.

Thymus

d)

Secondary Lymphoid Organ

4.

Tonsils