CH 6 Quiz Flashcards
An antigen is any substance that the body regards as foreign and includes viruses, bacteria, toxins, and transplanted tissues.
true
A/An ____ occurs when the immune response is weakened, reduced, absent, or not functioning properly.
immunodeficiency disorder
Yeast is a type of spirochete.
false
An allergen is a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.
true
Each small bean-shaped ____________________ node contains specialized lymphocytes that are capable of destroying pathogens.
lymph
____ commonly infects wounds, causes toxic shock syndrome, and produces food poisoning.
Staphylococcus aureus
The lingual tonsils are located on the left and right sides of the throat in the area that is visible through the mouth.
false
Lymph nodes act as filters to remove harmful substances as lymph flows through the node.
true
affects the digestive system
Crohn’s disease
affects the endocrine gland
Graves’ disease
affects the integumentary system
lupus erythematosus
affects the nervous system
multiple sclerosis
affects the skeletal system
rheumatoid arthritis
_________________________ is a diagnostic test to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.
lymphoscintigraphy
malignant tumor in its original position
carcinoma in situ
malignants tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue
carcinoma
new cancer site caused by spreading process
metastasis
process by which cancer spreads
metastasize
malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue
sarcoma
The ____________________ lymph nodes are located along the sides of the neck.
cervical
Antibiotics are used to combat viral infections.
false
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) describes the early stages of an HIV infection.
false
Which of these autoimmune disorders attacks the digestive system?
Crohn’s disease
Which type of bacteria form chains?
streptococci
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, causes infections that are serious, difficult to treat, and can be fatal.
true
The condition commonly known as swollen glands is ____________________.
____ is a form of treatment that disrupts the blood supply to the tumor.
Antiangiogenesis
A lumpectomy is the removal of tissue to confirm a diagnosis of breast cancer.
false
A/An ____________________ is a physician specializing in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer.
oncologist
A needle breast biopsy is a technique in which an x-ray-guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.
true
____ is the general term applied to malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues.
lymphoma
____ is the general term applied to malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues.
nasopharyngeal
Any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes is known as ____________________.
lymphadenopathy
The vermiform appendix is lymphatic tissue that hangs from the lower portion of the cecum.
true
Which of these viral diseases is commonly known as chickenpox?
varicella
Phagocytosis is the process of destroying pathogens by surrounding and swallowing them.
true
antigen capable of inducing an allergic response
allergen
overreaction by the body to an antigen
antibody
any substance the body regards as foreign
antigen
signal between the cells and the immune system
lymphokines
Toxoplasmosis is ____.
transmitted to humans by contact with contaminated feces from pets
