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blood & lymphatic system Flashcards

1
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In the term lymphedema, the suffix -edema means:

A

swelling

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2
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The fluid part of the blood is called

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plasma

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3
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A protein substance that is produced in the body in response to an invading foreign
substance is called a/an

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antibody

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4
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What is the iron-containing pigment of red blood cells called?

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hemoglobin

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5
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Excessive bleeding, bursting forth of blood is called:

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hemorrhage

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6
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In the term lymphadenitis, the root aden means:

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gland

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7
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An abnormally large erythrocyte is called

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macrocyte

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8
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A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is:

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polycythemia.

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9
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In the term hematocrit, the suffix -crit means:

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to seperate

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10
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The medical term for a tumor of the thymus is:

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thymoma

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11
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Which type of blood cell plays an important role in the clotting process

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thrombocyte

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12
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An agent that works against the formation of blood clots is an

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anticoagulant

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13
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Platelets are commonly called

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thrombocytes

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14
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The term agglutination is defined as a:

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process of clumping together.

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15
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The medical term that describes the formation of red blood cells is:

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erythropoiesis.

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16
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A genetic disease in which iron accumulates in the body’s tissue is called

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hemochromatosis

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17
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A condition of too many red blood cells is termed

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polycythemia

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18
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A test that determines the rate at which red blood cells settle in a long, narrow tube
is a/an

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ESR /erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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19
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An abnormal accumulation of lymph in the interstitial spaces is

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lymphedema

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20
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Erythropoietin is a hormone that:

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stimulates the production of red blood cells

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21
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A blood test performed to identify antigen–antibody reactions is:

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antinuclear antibodies.

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22
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A blood test to determine the number of leukocytes present is called

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WBC Count

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23
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pancytopenia is

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lack of all cells

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24
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hemorrhage

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bursting forth of blood

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25
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erythrocyte is

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red blood cell

26
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hematocrit

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test that measures the proportion of red blood cells in your blood

27
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ALL stands for

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia

28
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erythropoietin is

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hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells

29
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PTT stands for

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partial thromboplastin time

30
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white blood cell.

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leukocyte

31
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lack of white blood cells

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leukocytopenia

32
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A disease of the blood characterized by overproduction of leukocytes is

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leukocytosis

33
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A clear, colorless alkaline fluid found in the lymphatic vessels is called

A

lymph

34
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This is a procedure of the separation of white blood cells from the blood, which is then
transfused back into the same patient

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autotransfusion

35
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Inflammation of a lymph or blood vessel is called

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lymphangitis

36
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a tumor of the thymus

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thymoma

37
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a pathological condition of excessive amounts of

lipids (fat) in the blood

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hyperlipidema

38
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a lymphoid neoplasm, usually malignant

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lymphoma

39
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a condition in which erythrocytes are abnormally

large

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macrocytosis

40
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pathogenic bacteria present in the blood.

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septicemia

41
Q

. A blood test that separates solids from plasma in the blood by centrifuging the blood
sample is called a/an

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hematocrit

42
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A blood protein converted to fibrin by the action of thrombin in the blood clotting
process is called

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Fibrinogen

43
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What is the medical word for “Destruction of Red Blood Cells?

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Hemolysis

44
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Capable of forming a clot is called

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coaguable

45
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In the term autotransfusion, the root auto- means

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self

46
Q

A lack of red blood cells is called

A

anemia

47
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Genetic disease condition in which iron accumulates in the body tissue is called

A

hemochromatosis

48
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Used to control bleeding

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Hemostatic agents

49
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when the Immune system attacks itself

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autoimmune disease

50
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What is the natural substance that inhibits blood clotting?

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heparin

51
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A condition in which bacteria are present in the blood is

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Septicemia

52
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An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign proteins or other substances is:

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Anaphylaxis

53
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The term for “lack of white blood cells” is:

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Neutropenia

54
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. In the term leukocytopenia, -penia means

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lack of

55
Q

The medical term for hay fever

A

allergic rhinitis

56
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A moving blood clot

A

embolus

57
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The iron-containing pigment of RBCs that

carries O2 from the lings to the tissues

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hemoglobin

58
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A blood condition characterized by a tendency

to bleed

A

hemophilia

59
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A lack of all bleed cells

A

pancytopenia

60
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blood test that includes a hematocrit, Hgb,
RBCs, WBCs. Usually part of a complete
physical exam

A

CBC complete blood count

61
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the most widely used screening test for HIV

A

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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