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WorksheetsMedical Terminology Lymphatic System Terms 2024
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 20mins
While studying for her biology exam, Lily comes across a diagram showing the spaces around body cells in the lymphatic stream. She wonders what the clear fluid filling these spaces is called. Which term refers to this fluid?
(a)
Jackson is studying how the body defends itself against infections. He learns that a certain organ conditions T cells to react to foreign cells and aids in the immune response. Which organ is Jackson learning about?
spleen in left upper abdomen
pancreas behind stomach
liver beneath right ribs
thymus gland in mediastinum
James was diagnosed with cancer. Later, doctors found that the cancer cells had spread to other parts of his body beyond the original site. Which process describes this spread?
immunopathy in disease
edema of tissues
metastasis of tumors
phagocytosis of microbes
During a routine checkup, Mason's doctor notices that his spleen is larger than normal. Which term describes this condition?
(a)
Zoe is reading her medical textbook and comes across the term 'neuropathy.' She wonders what the suffix -pathy indicates in medical terminology.
inflammation of tissues
disease or disorder
surgical removal
fluid accumulation
During a routine checkup, Liam's doctor explains that certain cells in his lymph nodes help protect him by destroying bacteria and cancer cells. Which cells are phagocytes found within lymph nodes that perform this function?
(a)
Grace is researching how the body's immune system reacts to different diseases for her science project. Which field of study is she focusing on?
Virology viral study
Pathology organ focus
Immunology general science
Immunopathy study field
Hannah is studying for her biology exam and comes across a question: Which virus causes AIDS?
HBV hepatitis B virus
CMV cytomegalovirus
EBV Epstein-Barr virus
HIV human immunodeficiency virus
Aria notices that her ankle is unusually swollen after a minor injury. Her doctor explains that this swelling is due to fluid accumulation in the tissues. What is the term for this condition?
(a)
During spring, Sophia starts sneezing and her eyes become watery whenever she is near blooming flowers. Which chemical is responsible for the symptoms of her allergy?
antibody protein action
interleukin cytokine
antigen foreign trigger
histamine mediator release
Match each lymphatic structure to its description.
Spleen
Filters blood in left upper abdomen
Thymus
Conditions T cells in chest
Lymph nodes
Aggregates along lymphatic vessels
Mediastinum
Central space between lungs
Nora is scheduled for a procedure to remove a lymph node due to a suspected infection. Which term describes this excision of a lymph node?
lymphopoiesis formation
lymphadenopathy disease
lymphangiography imaging
lymphadenectomy surgery
James is learning about the immune system in his biology class. His teacher asks, "Which statement best defines an antigen?"
substance causing hypersensitivity
protein triggering antibody production
protein with antibody activity
cell that ingests microbes
During a biology class, Aria is learning about how the body defends itself against infections. The teacher asks: Which white blood cell type ingests invading microbes through cell eating?
(a)
James visits his doctor after experiencing chest discomfort. After several tests, the doctor informs James that he has a malignant tumor in his thymus gland. Which term describes this condition?
thymectomy gland removal
thymopathy immune disease
thymoma malignant tumor
thymitis gland inflammation
Ava is undergoing treatment that has weakened her immune system. Her doctor warns her about the risk of developing a herpes-type disease that often occurs when immunity is compromised. Which condition is Ava most at risk for?
(a)
Which term refers to a protein produced by some white blood cells to attack specific foreign materials?
immunoglobulin general protein
allergen allergy trigger
antibody defensive protein
antigen foreign protein
After receiving a medication to prevent organ rejection, Daniel notices that his body is producing fewer antibodies and phagocytes, leading to a depressed inflammatory reaction. Which process is responsible for this effect?
hypersensitivity response
metastatic progression
immunosuppressive effect
autoimmune activation
Mason, a doctor, is treating a patient with AIDS who presents with lesions affecting blood vessels. Which tumor is most likely associated with this condition?
Kaposi's sarcoma vascular
Hodgkin lymphoma nodal
Basal cell carcinoma skin
Hepatocellular carcinoma liver
David is studying the immune system for his biology exam. He wants to know which types of lymphocytes are involved in cellular immunity. Which options should David select? Select all that apply.
Phagocytes in lymph nodes
T cells maturing in thymus
B cells in lymphoid tissue
Plasma cells circulating
one
The lymphatic system moves lymph in ___ direction.
valves
Lymphatic vessels are similar to the cardiovascular system because they both contain ____.
lymphocytes
Numerous ___, filled with B and T cells along the lymphatic vessels.
lymphatic ducts
Clean lymph is transported through larger merging lymphatic vessels called ____.
lymphatic capillaries
Tissue cells secrete tissue fluid, which is taken up by ___.
Your body's immune system is designed to (a) you against illness.
Job is to destroy worn out blood cells & return some products to liver
spleen
Lymphoid tissues that trap & remove bacteria entering throat
tonsils
Lymph organ that programs T Cells & is more active during youth
thymus
Tissues found w/in the walls of small intestine
Peyer's patches
Plasma cells
Antibodies
Cytotoxic T cells
MHC I
Neutrophils
NETs
NK cells
Sense lack of MHC I
Helper T cells
MHC II
When you get injured, your (a) system releases white blood cells to go to the site of the injury. The (b) system brings the white blood cells to the site of the injury in the bloodstream
White blood cells...
Transport oxygen
Carry nutrients to cells
Carry carbon dioxide to the lungs
Help fight infection
Collects fluid that leaks from blood and returns it to the blood.
cardiovascular system
lymphatic system
excretory system
nervous system
