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Ch 8 - Blood & Lymphatic System (Hematology & Immunology) Flashcards

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1
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what are cytes?

A

cells

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what are erythrocytes?

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red blood cells, used to bring oxygen to all cells of the body

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what are leukocytes?

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white blood cells, used to fight infection

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what are thrombocytes?

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platelets, the scab-makers of the body

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what parts make up the lymphatic system?

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lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, and thymus

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6
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anemia

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lower than normal number of red blood cells - symptoms include: feeling weak and run down, may look paler than usual

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eccymosis

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bruise easily - sometimes the result of low platelet levels

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petechiae

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small flat, red spots - sometimes the result of too low platelet levels

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lymph

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the fluid that flows through the lymphatic system - composed of lymph vessels

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hemorrhage

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bleeding

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hemophilia

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bleeding easily

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12
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a low white blood count may result in what?

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make a person more vulnerable to infections

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erythrocytosis

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higher than normal red blood count, it can be dangerous because the blood is too thick to flow well (much less common than anemia)

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14
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polycythemia

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same as erythrocytosis

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15
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leukopenia

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low number of white blood cells - can be caused by infection

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16
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immunodeficiency

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weakened immune system

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17
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neutropenia

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a specific white blood cell - a low number can indicate an immunodeficiency

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leukocytosis

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high number of white blood cells - can indicate infection (or sometimes cancer)

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thrombocytopenia

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low platelet numbers (can lead to easy bleeding and bruising)

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thrombocytosis

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having too many platelets - can indicate inflammation (can raise risk of thromboembolism)

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21
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leukopenia

A

deficiency in white blood cells

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22
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normocyte

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normal-sized red blood cell

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23
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ogliocythemia

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deficiency in the number of red blood cells

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24
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panycytopenia

A

deficiency in the number of red blood cells

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panycytopenia

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deficiency in all cellular components in the blood

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phagocytosis

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process in which phagocytes (a type of white blood cell) destroy cell debris or microorganisms

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poikilocytosis

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condition characterized by red blood cells in a variety of shapes

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28
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reticulocyte

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immature red blood cells (reticulo = “root” coming from its net-like appearance)

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29
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sphereoctye

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red blood cells that assumes a spherical shape

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30
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thromboembolism

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blockage of a vessel (embolism) caused by a clot that has broken off

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thrombogenic

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capable of producing a blood clot

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32
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thrombosis

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the formation of a blood clot

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33
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thrombus

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blood clot

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34
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asplenia

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absence of a spleen or failure to function normally

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hapatosplenomegaly

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enlargement of the liver and spleen

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lymphopenia

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abnormal deficiency in lymph

37
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hematology

A

study of the blood

38
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hemoglobin

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iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carry oxygen

39
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hypoperfusion

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inadequate flow of blood

40
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immunoglobin

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protein that provides immunity

41
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immunologist

A

specialist in the study of the immune system

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antibody

A

substance produced by the body in response to an antigen

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antigen

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substance that causes the body to product antibodies

44
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immunology

A

study of the immune system

45
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what mineral is needed for making red blood cells?

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iron - low levels can cause iron deficiency anemia

46
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hemolytic anemia

A

red blood cells breaking too easily

47
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leukemia

A

making way too many blood cells

48
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thrombocytopenia

A

not having enough platelets in the blood - can cause problems with bleeding

49
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coagulopathy

A

any disease that deals with problems in blood coagulation

50
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deep vein thrombosis

A

formation of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body - usually the leg

51
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hemoglobinopathy

A

disease of the hemoglobin

52
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hypercoagulability

A

increase ability of the blood to coagulate

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immunodeficiency

A

immune system with decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms

54
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immunosuppression

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reduction in the activity of the body’s immune system

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bilirubinemia

A

presence of bilirubin (red bile - secreated by the liver in the digestive tract) in the blood

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hyperbilirubinemia

A

excessive bilirubin in the blood

57
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hypercholesterolemia

A

excessive cholesterol in the blood

58
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hyperlipidemia

A

excessive fat in the blood

59
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hypervolemia

A

increased blood volume

60
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hypovolemia

A

decreased blood volume

61
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uremia

A

presence of urine in the blood

62
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hypersplenism

A

increased spleen activity

63
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lymphadenitis

A

inflammation of a lymph gland (node)

64
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lymphangiectasia

A

dilation of a lymph vessel, normally noticed by swelling in the extremities

65
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lymphangitis

A

inflammation of the lymph vessels

66
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mononucleosis

A

condition characterized by an abnormally large number of mononuclear leukocytes

67
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splenitis

A

inflammation of the spleen

68
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splenopathy

A

any disease of the spleen

69
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splenorrhexis

A

rupture of the spleen

70
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treating diseases of the lymphatic system generally involves _____

A

surgery: removal of the lymphatic system organs

71
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splenectomy

A

removal of the spleen

72
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thymectomy

A

removal of the thymus

73
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lymphadenectomy

A

removal of the lymph nodes (usually for biopsy)

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

75
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ALL

A

acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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AML

A

acute myeloid leukemia

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BMT

A

bone marrow transplant

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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CML

A

chronic myeloid leukemia

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DIC

A

disseminated intravascular coagulopathy

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EBC

A

Epstein-Barr virus

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ESR

A

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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Hct

A

hematocrit

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Hgb

A

hemoglobin

85
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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

86
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HSM

A

hepatosplenomegaly

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