Blood & Lymph Flashcards
1
Q
Blood has 3 main functions in the body…
A
- Transport system
- Reguatory system
- Defense system
2
Q
Red blood cells are called…
A
Erythrocytes
3
Q
White blood cells are called…
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Leukocytes
4
Q
Platelets are also called…
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Thrombocytes
5
Q
What is the term for the production of all blood cells?
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Hematopoeisis
6
Q
The process of red blood cell production is called…
A
Erythroporesis
7
Q
The three granulocytes are…
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Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
8
Q
The two agranulocytes are…
A
Monocytes & Lymphocytes
9
Q
Anemia is…
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Reduced amount of red blood cells
10
Q
Polycythemia is…
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An increase in the normal amount of RBC’s
11
Q
Lymph has four functions…
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- Removal of excess fluid
- Waste material transport
- Filtration of lymph
- Protein transport
12
Q
Commonly palpated lymph nodes are…
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- Sub-mandibular
- Pre-scapular
- Popliteal
- Inguinal
- Axillary
13
Q
The spleen is the ____ lymph organ in the body
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Largest
14
Q
The thymus produces…
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T-lymphocytes
15
Q
____ is found lining the intestines.
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GALT
