C3: Terms

Question 1

Neutrophil

Answer 1

Disease fighting cells

AKA: Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte

Question 2

Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte

Answer 2

Disease fighting white blood cells that destroy foreign cells in the body

AKA: Neutrophil

Question 3

Pleura

Answer 3

Membrane surrounding lungs

Question 4

Thrombocytopenia

Answer 4

Having a low blood platelet count

Question 5

Hepatomegaly

Answer 5

Enlargement of the liver

Question 6

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 6

Hardening & loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries

Question 7

Thoracentesis

Answer 7

Surgical procedure to remove fluid in the space between the lungs

Question 8

5 types of blood cells

Answer 8

N: Neutrophil
L: Lymphocyte 
M: Monocyte
E: Eosinophil
B: Basophil 

(N)ever (L)et (M)onkeys (E)at (B)ananas

Question 9

Streptococcus

Answer 9

Berry shaped bacteria that gross in twisted chains

Question 10

Eosinophil

Answer 10

Leukocyte with reddish staining granules and numbers elevated in allergic reactions

Question 11

Basophil

Answer 11

White blood cell that increases during the healing process of inflammation

Question 12

Tonsillitis

Answer 12

Infected & inflamed tonsils

Question 13

Staphylococci

Answer 13

Berry shaped bacteria that grows in clusters

Question 14

Ischemia

Answer 14

Loss of normal blood flow produced by bone tissue

Question 15

Thrombocytes

Answer 15

Clotting cell

• tiny fragments of blood cells that are formed in the bone marrow
• necessary for blood clotting