8.1 Word Parts Associated with the Hematological/Immunological Systems

Question 1

Blood : Three Main types of cell

Answer 1

Red cell - erythrocytes
White - Leukocytes
Platelets - Thrombocytes

Question 2

White blood cell

Answer 2

protects the body from invasion

Question 3

Different types of whites plates infections

Answer 3

Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Eosinophils

Question 4

Platelets

Answer 4

smallest of the cells in the blood

contains small leaks

Need patch system to keep them functioning properly

Question 5

coagulation

Answer 5

coagul/o -

refers to a blood stability from clots

Question 6

clot

Answer 6

thromb/o - the blood ability to clot can be both life saving and life threatening

Question 7

blood

Answer 7

hem/o, hemat/o - the average Male: 6

Women : 4 quarts

Question 8

cell

Answer 8

cyt/o

Question 9

white

Answer 9

leuk/o - collects garbage and act as a blood stream like a police force

Question 10

vein

Answer 10

phleb/o, ven/o

Question 11

Lymph

Answer 11

lymph/o - comes from Latin word “WATER”

Question 12

bone marrow, spine

Answer 12

myel/o - Greek word for “innermost part”

Question 13

blood condition

Answer 13

-emia - comes from word “HEMO, meaning blood”

Question 14

tonsils

Answer 14

tonsill/o - masses of the lymphoid tissue located in the back of the mouth at the top of the throat - Latin word “ALMOND”

Question 15

spleen

Answer 15

splen/o -

Question 16

thymus

Answer 16

thym/o - found organ in the base of neck

Question 17

immune system

Answer 17

immun/o - body’s defensive system against foreign invaders

Question 18

deficiency

Answer 18

-penia - comes from “ greek word “ POVERTY”