Deck 8: The Blood and Lymphatic Systems-Hematology and Immunology

Question 1

Choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia.

A)Blood
B)Blood condition
C)Clotting
D)Deficiency
E)Vein

Answer 1

Deficiency

Question 2

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term elliptocytosis into its component parts?

A)ellipto/cytosis
B)ellipto/cyt/osis
C)el/lipto/cyt/osis
D)el/lipto/cytos/is
E)el/lip/to/cy/tos/is

Answer 2

ellipto/cyt/osis

Question 3

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term oligocythemia into its component parts?

A)oligo/cythemia
B)oligocyth/emia
C)oligo/cyt/hemia
D)oli/gocyt/hemia
E)o/li/go/cyt/hem/ia

Answer 3

oligo/cyt/hemia

Question 4

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymph system?

A)cyt/o
B)lymph/o
C)splen/o
D)thym/o
E)tonsill/o

Question 5

Which word part refers to the blood's ability to form clots?

A)coagul/o
B)cyt/o
C)hemat/o
D)thromb/o
E)-penia

Question 6

Which root is used to refer to the thymus?

A)myel/o
B)splen/o
C)thym/o
D)thyr/o
E)ven/o

Question 7

What are the three main types of cells in the blood?

A)Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes
B)Immunoglobulins, platelets, and vessels
C)Leukopenia, lymphopenia, and neutropenia
D)Lymphocyts, myelocytes, and immunoglobulin
E)Neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils

Question 8

Identify and define the roots in the medical term lymphoblastic leukemia.

A)lympho - lymph
B)leuk - white
C)emia - blood condition
D)All of these
E)None of these

Question 9

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term elliptocyte.

A)ee-lip-toh-KAIT
B)ee-LIP-toh-SAIT
C)el-aip-tuh-KAIT
D)el-ihp-tuh-SAIT

Question 10

Identify and define the root in the medical term hemoptysis.

A)hem - break
B)hemo - blood
C)op - eye
D)ptysis - coughing
E)is - condition

Question 11

Identify and define the root in the medical term thromboplastin.

A)thro - before
B)thrombo - clot
C)op - eye
D)plastin - reconstruction
E)in - cell

Question 12

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term lymphangitis.

A)LAIM-fan-GAI-tis
B)LAIM-fan-JAI-tis
C)LAIM-pan-GAI-tis
D)LIM-fan-JAI-tis
E)LIM-pan-GAI-tis

Question 13

Which root is used to refer to a vein?

A)coagul/o
B)cyt/o
C)hemat/o
D)lymph/o
E)ven/o

Question 14

Choose the correct translation of the root phleb/o.

A)Blood
B)Blood condition
C)Clotting
D)Deficiency
E)Vein

Question 15

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term myelodysplasia into its component parts?

A)myelo/dysplasia
B)myelo/dys/plasia
C)my/elo/dys/plasia
D)my/elo/dys/plas/ia
E)my/e/lo/dys/plas/ia

Question 16

Choose the correct translation of the root hemat/o.

A)Blood
B)Blood condition
C)Clotting
D)Deficiency
E)Vein

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the lymphatic system?

A)Lymph nodes and the spleen act as filters in the body, filtering out dangerous things like infectious agents and cancerous cells.
B)Lymph vessels carry immune proteins to all parts of the body.
C)The lymph system consists of the lymph vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, and thymus.
D)The lymphatic system is the body's primary method of communication, keeping all systems linked to one another.
E)The lymphatic system provides constant protection by repairing injuries and fighting infections.

Question 18

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term phlebarteriectasia into its component parts?

A)phlebarteri/ectasia
B)phleb/arteriectasia
C)phleb/arteri/ectasia
D)phle/barter/iec/tasia
E)phleb/art/er/iec/tas/ia

Question 19

Which root refers to the bone marrow?

A)Which root refers to the bone marrow?
B)which root refers to the bone marrow?
C)myel/o
D)oste/o
E)ven/o

Question 20

Identify and define the root in the medical term anisocytosis.

A)an - not
B)iso - isolated; alone
C)cyt - cell
D)osis - condition
E)is - pertaining to

Question 21

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematology?

A)hemato (blood) + logy (pertaining to) = pertaining to the blood
B)hemato (blood) + logy (process of recording) = process of recording the components of the blood
C)hemato (blood) + logy (specialist) = specialist in the study of the blood
D)hemato (blood) + logy (study) = study of the blood
E)hemato (blood) + logy (written record) = written record of the blood

Question 22

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteomyelitis?

A)osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (condition) = condition of the bone and bone marrow
B)osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (disease) = disease of the bone and bone marrow
C)osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
D)osteo (bone) + myel (muscle) + itis (condition) = condition of the bone and muscle
E)osteo (bone) + myel (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bone and muscle

Question 23

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term thrombophlebitis?

A)thrombo (coagulation) + phleb (blood) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation caused by overcoagulation of the blood
B)thrombo (coagulation) + phleb (vein) + itis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the coagulation of blood within the veins
C)thrombo (clot) + phleb (blood) + itis (condition) = condition of the blood caused by a clot
D)thrombo (clot) + phleb (vein) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the vein caused by a clot
E)thrombo (tumor) + phleb (vein) + itis (disease) = disease of the veins that causes the creation of tumors

Question 24

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatosplenitis?

A)hepato (liver) + splen (immune system) + itis (condition) =condition of the liver and immune system
B)hepato (liver) + splen (immune system) + itis (disease) = disease of the liver and immune system
C)hepato (liver) + splen (lymph) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the liver and surrounding lymph nodes
D)hepato (liver) + splen (spleen) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the liver and spleen
E)hepato (liver) + splen (spleen) + itis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the liver and spleen

Question 25

Translate the term hemorrhage.

A)Breakdown of blood
B)Condition in which the blood doesn't clot
C)Drug that stops the flow of blood
D)Excessive blood loss
E)Mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue

Question 26

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparosplenectomy?

A)laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into the spleen through the abdomen
B)laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen
C)laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into a vein in the abdomen
D)laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of a vein in the abdomen

Question 27

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term erythrocytosis?

A)erythro (clotting) + cyt (blood) + osis (disease) = disease pertaining to the clotting of the blood
B)erythro (lymph) + cyt (cell) + osis (disease) = disease that originates in the lymph nodes
C)erythro (platelets) + cyt (coagulation) + osis (insufficiency) = insufficient blood platelets that causes a difficulty in blood coagulation
D)erythro (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells
E)erythro (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells <>

Question 28

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cytapharesis?

A)cyt (blood) + apheresis (separation) = "blood separation"; drawing of the patient's blood, removal of the cells, and then returning the rest of the blood to the patient's body
B)cyt (cell) + apheresis (separation) = "cell separation"; drawing of the patient's blood, removal of the cells, and then returning the rest of the blood to the patient's body
C)cyt (clot) + apheresis (dialysis) = drawing of a patient's blood in order to remove clots
D)cyt (clot) + apheresis (drawing) = drawing of a patient's blood in order to remove clots
E)cyt (cell) + apheresis (excessive flow) = excessive flow of the blood cells through the veins

Question 29

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematopoiesis?

A)hemato (blood) + poiesis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells
B)hemato (blood) + poiesis (flow) = flow of blood
C)hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
D)hemato (vein) + poiesis (binding) = binding of veins
E)hemato (vein) + poiesis (formation) = formation of veins

Question 30

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term bilirubinemia?

A)bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (blood) = presence of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
B)bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (blood condition) = presence of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
C)bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (blood deficiency) = deficiency of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
D)bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (deficiency) = absence of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
E)bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (removal) = removal of bilirubin (red bile) from the blood

Question 31

Translate the term splenodynia as literally as possible.

A)"Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue
B)Spleen condition
C)Spleen enlargement
D)Spleen pain
E)Spleen rupture

Question 32

Translate the term splenolysis as literally as possible.

A)"Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue
B)Spleen condition
C)Spleen enlargement
D)Spleen pain
E)Spleen rupture

Question 33

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypercoagulability?

A)hyper (over) + coagul (cell) + ability (ability) = increased ability of the blood to coagulate
B)hyper (over) + coagul (coagulation) + ability (ability) = increased ability of the blood to coagulate
C)hyper (under) + coagul (blood) + ability (ability) = decreased ability of the blood to coagulate
D)hyper (under) + coagul (coagulation) + ability (ability) = decreased ability of the blood to coagulate

Question 34

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term leukocytosis?

A)leuko (clotting) + cyt (blood) + osis (disease) = disease pertaining to the clotting of the blood
B)leuko (lymph) + cyt (cell) + osis (disease) = disease that originates in the lymph nodes
C)leuko (platelets) + cyt (coagulation) + osis (insufficiency) = insufficient blood platelets that causes a difficulty in blood coagulation
D)leuko (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition" : abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells
E)leuko (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition" : abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells

Question 35

Translate the term macrocytosis as literally as possible.

A)"Large cell condition"; condition characterized by large blood cells
B)"Many cell blood condition"; excess of red blood cells
C)"Over volume blood condition"; increased blood volume
D)"Small cell condition"; condition characterized by small blood cells
E)"Under volume blood condition"; decreased blood volume

Question 36

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term nephrosplenopexy?

A)nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (binding) = binding of the spleen and a kidney
B)nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (loosen) = loosening of the spleen and a kidney
C)nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the spleen and a kidney
D)nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (surgical fixation) = surgical fixation of the spleen and a kidney
E)nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (suture) = suture of the spleen and a kidney

Question 37

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term hemostatic?

A)hemo/static
B)hemostat/ic
C)hem/os/tatic
D)hem/os/tat/ic
E)he/mos/tat/ic

Question 38

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term lymphedema?

A)lymph (immunity) + edema (deficient) = deficient immune system
B)lymph (immunity) + edema (excessive) = overactive immune system
C)lymph (lymph) + edema (deficient) = deficient lymph nodes
D)lymph (lymph) + edema (excessive) = overactive lymph nodes
E)lymph (lymph) + edema (swelling) = swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities

Question 39

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pancytopenia?

A)pan (all) + cyto (blood) + penia (deficiency) = deficiency in all types of blood cells
B)pan (many) + cyto (blood) + penia (excess) = excessive amounts of most types of blood cells
C)pan (all) + cyto (cell) + penia (deficiency) = deficiency in all cellular components of the blood
D)pan (all) + cyto (cell) + penia (excess) = excessive amounts of all cellular components of the blood
E)pan (many) + cyto (cell) + penia (blood condition) = abnormal levels in most cellular components of the blood

Question 40

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemolysis?

A)hemo (blood) + lysis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells
B)hemo (blood) + lysis (flow) = flow of blood
C)ahemo (blood) + lysis (formation) = formation of blood cells
D)hemo (vein) + lysis (binding) = binding of veins
E)hemo (vein) + lysis (formation) = formation of veins

Question 41

Build a medical term that means "bone marrow formation."

A)Hematopoiesis
B)Lymphangiectasia
C)Myelodysplasia
D)Myelopoiesis
E)Myodysplasia

Question 42

Translate the term splenorrhexis as literally as possible.

A)"Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue
B)Spleen condition
C)Spleen enlargement
D)Spleen pain
E)Spleen rupture

Question 43

Translate the term lymphadenectomy.

A)Incision into a lymph node
B)Presence of a lymph node
C)Puncture of a lymph node
D)Surgical removal of a lymph node
E)Suture of a lymph node

Question 44

Build a medical term that means "capable of producing a clot."

A)Anticoagulant
B)Hypercoagulability
C)Thromboembolism
D)Thrombogenic
E)Thrombolytic

Question 45

Build a medical term that means "blood tumor" and refers to a mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue.

A)Hematoma
B)Hemoglobin
C)Hemolysis
D)Hemophilia
E)Hemorrhage

Question 46

Build a medical term that means "spleen pain."

A)Splenalgia
B)Splenectopy
C)Splenitis
D)Splenolysis
E)splenolysis

Question 47

Build a medical term that means "lymph vessel record."

A)Lymphangiogram
B)Lymphangiography
C)Lymphangiometer
D)Lymphangiometry

Question 48

Translate the term tonsillectomy.

A)Incision into a tonsil
B)Presence of a tonsil
C)presence of a tonsil
D)Surgical removal of a tonsil
E)Suture of a tonsil

Question 49

Build a medical term that means "white cell" and refers to white blood cells.

A)Build a medical term that means "white cell" and refers to white blood cells.
B)Erythrocyte
C)erythrocyte
D)Leukocytosis
E)Thrombocyte

Question 50

Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible.

A)Liver spleen condition
B)Liver spleen decrease
C)Liver spleen enlargement
D)Liver spleen inflammation
E)Liver spleen rupture

Question 51

Translate the term hypersplenism as literally as possible.

A)Over spleen condition
B)Over spleen inflammation
C)Spleen enlargement
D)Under spleen condition
E)Under spleen inflammation

Question 52

Translate the term hypervolemia as literally as possible.

A)"Large cell condition"; condition characterized by large blood cells
B)"Many cell blood condition"; excess of red blood cells
C)"many cell blood condition"; excess of red blood cells
D)"Small cell condition"; condition characterized by small blood cells
E)"Under volume blood condition"; decreased blood volume

Question 53

Build a medical term that means "lymph deficiency."

A)Leukopenia
B)Leukemia
C)Lymphedema
D)Lymphoma
E)Lymphopenia

Question 54

Build a medical term that means "spleen drooping condition."

A)Asplenia
B)Hepatosplenitis
C)Hypersplenism
D)Splenectomy
E)Splenoptosis

Question 55

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a tonsil."

A)Tonsilectomy
B)Tonsillitis
C)Tonsilopathy
D)tonsilopathy
E)Tonsilotomy

Question 56

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a lymph gland (node)."

A)Lymphadenitis
B)Lymphadenopathy
C)Lymphangiectasia
D)Lymphangitis
E)Lymphopenia

Question 57

Translate the term lymphocyte as literally as possible.

A)"Clot cell"; platelet
B)"Lymph cell"
C)"Normal cell"; normal-sized red blood cell
D)"Red cell"; red blood cell
E)"White cell"; white blood cell

Question 58

Build a medical term that means "bone marrow tumor" and is a cancerous tumor of the bone marrow.

A)Hemolytic anemia
B)Lymphangiectasia
C)Myelodysplasia
D)Myeloma
E)Osteomyelitis

Question 59

Translate the term hyperlipidemia as literally as possible.

A)"Over cholesterol blood condition"; excessive cholesterol in the blood
B)"Over fat blood condition"; excessive fat in the blood
C)"Under cholesterol blood condition"; decreased cholesterol in the blood
D)"Under fat blood condition"; decreased fat in the blood

Question 60

Build a medical term that means "a disease of the thymus."

A)Thymectomy
B)Thymic hyperplasia
C)Thymitis
D)Thymoma
E)Thymopathy

Question 61

Build a medical term that means "surgical removal of the thymus."

A)Thymectomy
B)Thymitis
C)Thymoma
D)Thymotomy
E)Thymopathy

Question 62

What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

A)A thrombus is a clot of blood and is in motion.An embolus is foreign material and is stationary.When an embolus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.
B)A thrombus is a clot of blood and is stationary.An embolus is foreign material and is in motion.When a thrombus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.
C)An embolus is a clot of blood and is in motion.A thrombus is foreign material and is stationary.When a thrombus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.
D)An embolus is a clot of blood and is stationary.A thrombus is foreign material and is in motion.When an embolus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.

Question 63

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n):

A)angiogram.
B)hypoperfusion.
C)lymphangiogram.
D)hematocrit.
E)sphygmomanometer.

Question 64

A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a mass of matter in the blood is called a(n):

A)embolism.
B)embolus.
C)thrombocyte.
D)thrombosis.
E)thrombus.

Question 65

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term lymphangiectasia?

A)It breaks into lymph (lymph) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (dilation).
B)It is a condition normally noticed by swelling in the extremities.
C)It is a term associated with the body's lymphatic system, which is responsible for repairing injuries and fighting infections.
D)It means that a patient is immunocompromised.
E)It means the expansion or widening of a lymph vessel.

Question 66

Which is the best definition for aplastic anemia?

A)Anemia cause by the destruction of red blood cells
B)Anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
C)Anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities
D)Anemia that decreases the overall volume of blood
E)Reduced red blood cells

Question 67

A specialist in drawing blood is called a :

A)hematocrit.
B)phlebologist.
C)Phlebologist.
D)phlebotomy.
E)sphygmomanometrist.

Question 68

Build a medical term that means "the surgical removal of a lymph gland (node)."

A)Leukocytosis
B)Lymphadenectomy
C)Lymphadenotomy
D)Lymphangiectomy
E)Lymphangiotomy

Question 69

A process in which a certain type of white blood cells destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris is called:

A)elliptocytosis.
B)hemolysis.
C)leukocytosis.
D)phagocytosis.
E)poikilocytosis.

Question 70

Which of the following is a correct definition for the abbreviation NCAT?

A)Neocoaulopathy
B)No cervical adenopathy or tenderness
C)No critical anemia treatment
D)Noncoagulant cytapheresis therapy
E)Normocytosis antithrombolytic

Question 71

Which statement shows the correct relationship between the terms antibody and antigen?

A)"Antibody" is actually a shortened form of antitoxic (against poison) body; the body views most antigens as poison and thus produces an antibody in defense.
B)An antibody is a substance produced by the body in response to an antigen.
C)An antigen is a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies.
D)All of these.
E)None of these.

Question 72

Which term refers to an excess of red blood cells?

A)Macrocytosis
B)Microcytosis
C)Oligocythemia
D)Pancytopenia
E)Polycythemia

Question 73

Which term refers to an injury to tissue that occurs after blood flow is restored?

A)Ecchymosis
B)Hematoma
C)Hemorrhage
D)Petechia
E)Reperfusion injury

Question 74

Which term comes from the Greek "to pour out," and refers to a large bruise?

A)Ecchymosis
B)Hematoma
C)Hemorrhage
D)Petechia
E)Reperfusion injury

Question 75

Which is the correct definition for the term phlebarteriectasia?

A)Constriction of blood vessels
B)Dilation of blood vessels
C)Inflammation of a vein
D)Rupture of a vein
E)Shrinking of blood vessels

Question 76

The formation of a blood clot is called:

A)embolism.
B)embolus.
C)thrombocyte.
D)thrombosis.
E)thrombus.

Question 77

Build a medical term that means "clot breakdown agent" and is a drug that breaks down blood clots.

A)Anticoagulant
B)Hypercoagulability
C)hypercoagulability
D)Thrombogenic
E)Thrombolytic

Question 78

What is the correct abbreviation for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

A)TCP
B)ThP
C)TTCP
D)TTCPP
E)TTP

Question 79

For the abbreviations AIDS and HIV, which is true about the letter "I"?

A)The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunocompromised," and means the person has an immune system incapable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease.
B)The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunodeficiency," and means the immune system has a decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms.
C)The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunopathy," and means the person has a disease caused by the body's immune system attacking the body's own healthy tissue.
D)The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunosuppression," and refers to the reduction in the activity of the body's immune system.

Question 80

Blockage of blood flow to an organ is called:

A)apheresis.
B)hypoperfusion.
C)ischemia.
D)petechial.
E)reperfusion injury.