Deck 9: Blood, Lymph, and Immune Systems

Question 1

The primary function of platelets is:

A) phagocytosis.
B) plasma formation.
C) cellular immunity.
D) antigen formation.
E) blood clotting.

Answer 1

blood clotting.

Question 2

Blood plasma minus fibrinogen and other clotting factors is:

A) serum.
B) heparin.
C) thromboplastin.
D) cytoplasm.
E) histamine.

Answer 2

serum.

Question 3

The chief component of blood plasma is:

A) water.
B) plasma proteins.
C) electrolytes.
D) hormones.
E) excretory products.

Answer 3

water.

Question 4

The CF sider/o means:

A) net.
B) protein.
C) different.
D) shape.
E) iron.

Question 5

Histamines and heparin are released by:

A) monocytes.
B) erythrocytes.
C) macrophages.
D) neutrophils.
E) basophils.

Question 6

Which cell type is responsible for humoral immunity?

A) T cell
B) Monocyte
C) Macrophage
D) B lymphocyte
E) Erythrocyte

Question 7

What are the smallest formed elements found in blood?

A) Neutrophils
B) Basophils
C) Monocytes
D) Erythrocytes
E) Platelets

Question 8

Destruction of old RBCs is a function of the:

A) bone marrow.
B) spleen.
C) tonsils.
D) thymus.
E) lymph nodes.

Question 9

A reticulocyte is a(n):

A) immature neutrophil.
B) blastic RBC.
C) blastic WBC.
D) immature RBC.
E) immature platelet.

Question 10

The combining form (CF)neutr/o means:

A) unknown.
B) strange.
C) neither.
D) different.
E) same.

Question 11

The liquid medium of blood is:

A) plasma.
B) myeloid tissue.
C) hemoglobin.
D) heparin.
E) fibrinogen.

Question 12

The CF poikil/o means:

A) varied,irregular.
B) foreign.
C) pointed.
D) iron.
E) swallowing,eating.

Question 13

What is a sentinel node?

A) Largest node in a body area
B) Largest node in the entire body
C) Node that first receives drainage from a cancer-containing area
D) Node that is sensitive to pain
E) Node that does not have T or B cells

Question 14

Which type of blood cell is responsible for the immune response?

A) Neutrophil
B) Lymphocyte
C) Thrombocyte
D) Granulocyte
E) Erythrocyte

Question 15

The CF xen/o means:

A) dry.
B) foreign,strange.
C) net,mesh.
D) iron.
E) change.

Question 16

The chemical messengers that initiate,inhibit,increase,or decrease activity in other cells are called:

A) proteins.
B) albumins.
C) immunoglobulins.
D) cytokines.
E) cytotoxins.

Question 17

Which two blood cells are chiefly responsible for acquired immunity?

A) Lymphocytes and platelets
B) Platelets and leukocytes
C) Monocytes and platelets
D) Leukocytes and lymphocytes
E) Monocytes and lymphocytes

Question 18

Phagocytosis is a function of which of the following cells?

A) Macrocytes
B) Erythrocytes
C) Macrophages
D) Thrombocytes
E) Reticulocytes

Question 19

The CF chrom/o means:

A) net.
B) embryonic.
C) different.
D) change.
E) color.

Question 20

Blood development is called:

A) autoimmunity.
B) hematocrit.
C) hematopoiesis.
D) hemostasis.
E) dyscrasia.

Question 21

The suffix -penia means:

A) attraction for.
B) decrease,deficiency.
C) abnormal condition.
D) standing still.
E) carrying,transmission.

Question 22

A life-threatening allergic reaction is called:

A) sensitization.
B) apoplexy.
C) syncope.
D) anaphylaxis.
E) induration.

Question 23

The process in which a transplant recipient's immune system attacks the transplanted organ or tissue is called:

A) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
B) viscerogenic.
C) graft vs.host disease.
D) graft rejection.
E) graft elimination.

Question 24

Inflammation of the spleen is called:

A) splenitis.
B) splenorrhea.
C) splenoptosis.
D) splenocele.
E) splenorrhagia.

Question 25

A skin rash associated with an allergy is called:

A) urticaria.
B) bullae.
C) fissure.
D) ulcer.
E) papillae.

Question 26

Disease of a gland is a(n):

A) immunodeficiency.
B) thymopathy.
C) adenopathy.
D) adenomegaly.
E) adenoiditis.

Question 27

The suffix -phil means:

A) decrease,deficiency.
B) protection.
C) formation,production.
D) attraction for.
E) formation.

Question 28

The prefix iso- means:

A) unequal.
B) small.
C) lacking,without.
D) same,equal.
E) varied.

Question 29

The suffix -phylaxis means:

A) protection.
B) carrying,transmission.
C) decrease,deficiency.
D) standing still.
E) formation,production.

Question 30

Flare up of an autoimmune disease is called:

A) syncope.
B) induration.
C) remission.
D) urticaria.
E) exacerbation.

Question 31

Which term means the ability to develop an immune response?

A) Healthy
B) Immunocompetent
C) Vigorous
D) Apathy
E) Immunodeficiency

Question 32

The suffix -phoresis means:

A) decrease.
B) formation.
C) attraction.
D) protein formation.
E) carrying,transmission.

Question 33

The prefix allo- means:

A) other,differing from normal.
B) unequal,dissimilar.
C) one.
D) much,many.
E) same,equal.

Question 34

A mass of extravasated,usually clotted blood found in tissues or organs is called:

A) hemostasis.
B) hemophilia.
C) hematin.
D) hemangioma.
E) hematoma.

Question 35

Which type of anemia involves severe pain caused by crescent-shaped RBCs that are unable to pass through blood vessels?

A) Sickle cell anemia
B) Aplastic anemia
C) Hemolytic anemia
D) Pernicious anemia
E) Iron deficiency anemia

Question 36

The CF blast/o means:

A) granule.
B) gland.
C) embryonic cell.
D) clumping,gluing.
E) color.

Question 37

The suffix -stasis means:

A) remain.
B) blood condition.
C) protein.
D) standing still.
E) decrease.

Question 38

The CF thromb/o means:

A) throbbing.
B) blood clot.
C) chest.
D) thymus.
E) spleen.

Question 39

The oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is deficient in which condition?

A) Hypoxia
B) Hypoxemia
C) Anemia
D) Leukemia
E) Polycythemia

Question 40

The CF kary/o means:

A) strange,foreign.
B) granule.
C) dawn (rose-colored).
D) gland.
E) nucleus.

Question 41

Which type of bone marrow transplant is prepared from a compatible donor?

A) Autologous
B) Homologous
C) Heterologous
D) Xenograft
E) Heterograft

Question 42

Which hereditary disorder involves impairment of the blood-clotting mechanism?

A) Anemia
B) Leukemia
C) Infectious mononucleosis
D) Polycythemia
E) Hemophilia

Question 43

What is a viral disorder caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?

A) Thrombocytopenia
B) Von Willebrand disease
C) Thrombocythemia
D) Anemia
E) Infectious mononucleosis

Question 44

An abnormal sticky protein that lines the blood vessels causing clot formation is called:

A) albumen.
B) globulin.
C) fibrinogen.
D) von Willebrand factor.
E) hemosiderin.

Question 45

The term pruritus means:

A) inflammation.
B) clumping.
C) extreme itching.
D) infection.
E) coagulation.

Question 46

Which disorder is associated with a "butterfly rash" on the nose and cheeks?

A) Leukemia
B) Multiple myeloma
C) Systemic lupus erythematosus
D) Infectious mononucleosis
E) HIV

Question 47

Complications of infectious mononucleosis include:

A) hepatomegaly and splenomegaly.
B) hepatomegaly and gastromegaly.
C) gastromegaly and ascites.
D) splenomegaly and anemia.
E) anemia and hemarthrosis.

Question 48

The presence of bacteria or their toxins in blood is called:

A) sepsis.
B) hemolysis.
C) bacteruria.
D) hemosiderin.
E) hemophilia.

Question 49

Which laboratory test is used to diagnose pernicious anemia?

A) Hematocrit
B) Complete blood count
C) Monospot
D) Schilling
E) Von Willebrand

Question 50

Which test measures the time it takes for plasma to form a clot?

A) Partial prothrombin time
B) Partial thromboplastin time
C) Prothrombin time
D) Factor VIII
E) Prothrombin elucidation

Question 51

Malignant tumor of plasma cells in bone marrow is called:

A) leukemia.
B) lymphadenopathy.
C) multiple myeloma.
D) osteoma.
E) osteocarcinoma.

Question 52

A major cause of edema is:

A) HIV.
B) anemia.
C) polycythemia.
D) hypoproteinemia.
E) erythrocytosis.

Question 53

Which type of anemia is caused by bone marrow failure?

A) Aplastic
B) Hemolytic
C) Hemorrhagic
D) Pernicious
E) Sickle cell

Question 54

Which type of transplant is prepared from the recipient's own bone marrow?

A) Autologous
B) Homologous
C) Heterologous
D) Xenograft
E) Allograft

Question 55

An extreme,life-threatening response to an allergen is called:

A) induration.
B) anaphylaxis.
C) asthma.
D) sensitization.
E) autoimmunity.

Question 56

A decrease in the number of circulating RBCs is called:

A) erythrophilia.
B) erythrocytosis.
C) erythropenia.
D) erythemia.
E) erythroblastosis.

Question 57

Pinpoint hemorrhages that appear on the lower leg,usually associated with decreased platelets,are called:

A) ecchymosis.
B) petechiae.
C) butterfly rash.
D) hematoma.
E) extravasation.

Question 58

Patients with AIDS commonly develop:

A) liver cancer.
B) dementia.
C) opportunistic infections.
D) multiple myeloma.
E) chronic anemia.

Question 59

The initial exposure to an allergen is called:

A) sensitization.
B) immunocompetency.
C) urticaria.
D) induration.
E) anaphylaxis.

Question 60

Which treatment alters,enhances,stimulates,or restores the body's natural immune mechanisms to treat disease?

A) Biopsy
B) Bone marrow aspiration
C) Radiation therapy
D) Immunotherapy
E) Chemotherapy

Question 61

Which abbreviation stands for mononuclear leukocytes?

A) NK cells
B) eos
C) PMN
D) MNL
E) PT

Question 62

Which form of treatment alters or enhances the body's natural immune mechanisms to treat diseases?

A) Immunosuppression
B) Immunodiffusion
C) Radiotherapy
D) Chemotherapy
E) Immunotherapy

Question 63

Which abbreviation refers to a disease associated with infectious mononucleosis?

A) CBC
B) ALL
C) AIDS
D) PCP
E) EBV

Question 64

Which procedure is used to completely remove lymph nodes in an area containing cancer?

A) Partial lymphangiectomy
B) Total lymphangiectomy
C) Sentinel node excision
D) Radical lymphadenectomy
E) Partial lymphadenectomy

Question 65

Excision of the thymus is called:

A) thymorrhaphy.
B) thymostomy.
C) thymotomy.
D) thymocentesis.
E) thymectomy.

Question 66

Which imaging test uses "tracers" to determine lymph flow or lymph obstructions?

A) Lymphoscintigraphy
B) Lymphangiography
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) X-ray
E) Computed tomography

Question 67

Which test is used to screen for deficiencies of some clotting factors?

A) Partial thromboplastin time
B) Prothrombin time
C) Coumadin
D) Schilling
E) Complete blood count

Question 68

Which abbreviation denotes a common blood screening test?

A) PCP
B) CBC
C) CLL
D) APTT
E) AML

Question 69

Which serology test is used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis?

A) Schilling
B) Von Willebrand
C) Complete blood count
D) Prothrombin time
E) Monospot

Question 70

Which agents prevent blood clot formation in deep veins?

A) Anticoagulants
B) Antifibrinolytics
C) Thrombolytics
D) Thrombostatics
E) Hemostatics

Question 71

Incision of a vein is called:

A) venostasis.
B) phlebotomy.
C) phleborrhaphy.
D) phlebectopia.
E) venostomy.

Question 72

Which test determines the presence of pathogens in the blood?

A) Complete blood count
B) Antinuclear antibody
C) Monospot
D) Blood culture
E) Transfusion

Question 73

A homologous transplant is also called a(n):

A) heterograft.
B) heterologous transplant.
C) xenograft.
D) autograft.
E) allogenic transplant.

Question 74

Infusion of blood for therapeutic purposes is called:

A) culture.
B) transplant.
C) transfusion.
D) dialysis.
E) chemotherapy.

Question 75

Which abbreviation denotes a disease associated with "butterfly rash"?

A) CLL
B) EBV
C) SLE
D) PCP
E) AIDS

Question 76

Which procedure involves removal of nodes from an area of malignancy in an effort to control the spread of cancer?

A) Lymphangiotomy
B) Lymphangiectasis
C) Lymphadenectomy
D) Lymphadenotomy
E) Lymphangiography

Question 77

Which sensitive imaging procedure detects abnormalities in bone marrow,especially in multiple myeloma?

A) Bone marrow x-ray
B) Bone marrow CT
C) Lymphoscintigraphy
D) Bone marrow MRI
E) Lymphangiography

Question 78

Which laboratory test identifies antibodies that attack the individual's own body cells?

A) Bone marrow
B) Antinuclear antibody
C) Blood typing
D) Complete blood count
E) Blood culture

Question 79

Which treatment uses immune system stimulators to enhance the immune response?

A) Immunosuppression
B) Biotherapy
C) Immunodiffusion
D) Immunophoresis
E) Immunoprecipitation

Question 80

Which type of test is commonly used to identify blood disorders such as leukemia?

A) Bone marrow aspiration
B) Sentinel node excision
C) Antinuclear antibody
D) Blood culture
E) Blood typing