Deck 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

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lymphangi/o

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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-tic

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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phag/o

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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bacilli

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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-plasm

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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rabies

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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lymphaden/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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neo-

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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rickettsia

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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-oma

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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spirochetes

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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lymph/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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parasite

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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anti-

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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immun/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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splen/o

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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tox/o

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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carcin/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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sarc/o

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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onc/o

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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lymphocytes

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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immunoglobulins

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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myosarcoma

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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lymphangioma

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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metastasis

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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lymphadenopathy

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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A/An ____________________ is a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.
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lymphedema

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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macrophages

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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Match each definition with the correct term.
sarcoma

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
Question
Match each definition with the correct condition.
lymphadenitis

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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Ductal carcinoma ____________________ ____________________ is breast cancer at its earliest stage before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct.
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Match each definition with the correct term.
metastasize

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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interferon

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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A/An ______________________________ reaction involves binding antigens to antibodies.
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lymphoma

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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The bacteria that form a chain are known as ____________________.
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A/An _________________________ is a medication that prevents or reduces the body's normal immune response.
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osteosarcoma

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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Match each definition with the correct term.
lymphokines

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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____________________ is a parasite that is commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated feces.
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A/An ____________________ is an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.
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The bloodborne infection ____________________ _________________________ ____________________ is commonly known as HIV.
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A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a medication that kills or damages cells.
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____________________ is a group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form and are activated by contact with nonspecific antigens such as foreign blood cells or bacteria.
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The bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters are known as ____________________.
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____________________ ____________________ ____________________,commonly known as AIDS,is the most advanced and fatal stage of an HIV infection.
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____________________ in situ describes a malignant tumor in its original position that has not yet disturbed or invaded the surrounding tissues.
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A/An ____________________ is any substance that the body regards as being foreign.
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as chickenpox is ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.
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The term ____________________ means to destroy worn-out red blood cells and to liberate hemoglobin.
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The treatment of disease either by stimulating or repressing the immune response is known as ____________________.
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Radiation therapy that is administered at a distance from the body is known as ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is a microorganism that causes a disease.
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A/An ____________________ is a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as lockjaw is ____________________.
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____________________ lymphoma is distinguished from other types of lymphoma by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
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____________________,commonly known as anaphylactic shock,is a severe life-threatening response to an allergen.
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The term ____________________ describes the group of one-celled microscopic organisms,some of which cause diseases in humans.
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A/An ____________________ disorder is any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies to work against its own tissues.
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The ____________________ is a member of the herpes virus family that causes a variety of diseases.
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A/An ____________________ infection is a pathogen that normally does not cause disease unless the host is weakened by another condition.
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A/An _________________________ disorder is a condition that occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are deficient,missing,or not working properly.
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____________________ is a disease caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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____________________ is a viral infection that is also known as German or three-day measles.
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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.
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____________________ ____________________ is a viral infection that is commonly known as shingles.
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____________________ ____________________ carcinoma is breast cancer that starts in the milk duct,breaks through the wall of that duct,and invades the surrounding fatty breast tissue.
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The Epstein-Barr virus causes the condition known as ____________________ ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is a medication that is capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms.
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____________________ lymphoma is the term used to describe all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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An abnormal enlargement of the spleen is known as ____________________.
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A radiographic examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells is known as ____________________.
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_________________________ is a diagnostic test to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.
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Deck 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
1
Match each definition with the correct word part.
lymphangi/o

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
lymph vessel
2
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-tic

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
pertaining to
3
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phag/o

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
eat,swallow
4
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bacilli

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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-plasm

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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6
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rabies

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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7
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lymphaden/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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neo-

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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9
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rickettsia

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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-oma

A)eat,swallow
B)formation
C)lymph vessel
D)new or strange
E)tumor
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11
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spirochetes

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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lymph/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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13
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parasite

A)acute viral infection transmitted to humans by an infected animal
B)organism living on or within another living organism
C)rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D)small bacterium transmitted by the bite of an infected tick
E)spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
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anti-

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B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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immun/o

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B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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splen/o

A)flesh
B)pertaining to
C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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tox/o

A)flesh
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C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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carcin/o

A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
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sarc/o

A)flesh
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C)poison
D)spleen
E)tumor
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onc/o

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E)tumor
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21
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lymphocytes

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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immunoglobulins

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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23
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myosarcoma

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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24
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lymphangioma

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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25
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metastasis

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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26
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lymphadenopathy

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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27
A/An ____________________ is a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.
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28
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lymphedema

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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29
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macrophages

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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30
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sarcoma

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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31
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lymphadenitis

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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Ductal carcinoma ____________________ ____________________ is breast cancer at its earliest stage before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct.
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33
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metastasize

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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interferon

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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A/An ______________________________ reaction involves binding antigens to antibodies.
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36
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lymphoma

A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
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37
The bacteria that form a chain are known as ____________________.
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A/An _________________________ is a medication that prevents or reduces the body's normal immune response.
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39
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osteosarcoma

A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
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D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads
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40
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lymphokines

A)bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response
B)fight viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
C)signal between immune system cells in the antigen-antibody response
D)white blood cells that surround and kill invading cells
E)white blood cells specialized to attack specific antigens
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____________________ is a parasite that is commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated feces.
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A/An ____________________ is an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.
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The bloodborne infection ____________________ _________________________ ____________________ is commonly known as HIV.
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A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a medication that kills or damages cells.
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____________________ is a group of proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form and are activated by contact with nonspecific antigens such as foreign blood cells or bacteria.
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The bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters are known as ____________________.
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____________________ ____________________ ____________________,commonly known as AIDS,is the most advanced and fatal stage of an HIV infection.
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____________________ in situ describes a malignant tumor in its original position that has not yet disturbed or invaded the surrounding tissues.
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A/An ____________________ is any substance that the body regards as being foreign.
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as chickenpox is ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.
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The term ____________________ means to destroy worn-out red blood cells and to liberate hemoglobin.
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The treatment of disease either by stimulating or repressing the immune response is known as ____________________.
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Radiation therapy that is administered at a distance from the body is known as ____________________.
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A/An ____________________ is a microorganism that causes a disease.
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A/An ____________________ is a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as lockjaw is ____________________.
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____________________ lymphoma is distinguished from other types of lymphoma by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
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____________________,commonly known as anaphylactic shock,is a severe life-threatening response to an allergen.
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The term ____________________ describes the group of one-celled microscopic organisms,some of which cause diseases in humans.
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A/An ____________________ disorder is any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies to work against its own tissues.
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The ____________________ is a member of the herpes virus family that causes a variety of diseases.
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A/An ____________________ infection is a pathogen that normally does not cause disease unless the host is weakened by another condition.
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A/An _________________________ disorder is a condition that occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are deficient,missing,or not working properly.
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____________________ is a disease caused by a parasite that lives in certain mosquitoes and is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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____________________ is a viral infection that is also known as German or three-day measles.
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A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue.
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____________________ ____________________ is a viral infection that is commonly known as shingles.
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____________________ ____________________ carcinoma is breast cancer that starts in the milk duct,breaks through the wall of that duct,and invades the surrounding fatty breast tissue.
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70
The Epstein-Barr virus causes the condition known as ____________________ ____________________.
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71
A/An ____________________ is a medication that is capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms.
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____________________ lymphoma is the term used to describe all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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73
An abnormal enlargement of the spleen is known as ____________________.
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A radiographic examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells is known as ____________________.
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_________________________ is a diagnostic test to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.
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