Chapter 10 Fill in the Blanks

Question 1

_____ and _______ are two of the body’s main fluids.

Answer 1

blood /and/ lymph

Question 2

Blood consists of:

1. __________
2. __________

Answer 2

1. formed elements

2. plasma

Question 3

The 3 formed elements of blood:

1. __________
2. __________
3. __________

Answer 3

1. erythrocytes
2. thrombocytes
3. leukocytes

Question 4

List 2 primary functions of blood:

1. _________________
2. _________________

Answer 4

1. delivers substances to body cells

2. transports waste

Question 5

List 2 primary functions of the lymph system:

1. _____________________
2. _____________________

Answer 5

1. transports fluids back to the bloodstream

2. pathway for absorption of fats

Question 6

List the 2 primary functions of the spleen:

1. __________________
2. __________________

Answer 6

1. the site for erythrocyte destruction

2. filter for removing microorganisms from blood

Question 7

List the 2 primary functions of the tonsils:

1. _____________________
2. ____________________

Answer 7

1. filter bacteria

2. form while blood cells

Question 8

List 2 primary functions of the thymus

1. ____________________
2. ____________________

Answer 8

1. formation of antibodies

2. develops immune response in newborns

Question 9

Primary function of red blood cells is to _____________________.

Answer 9

transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 10

Primary function of white blood cells is to _____________________.

Answer 10

provide immune response

Question 11

Primary function of platelets is to ______________.

Answer 11

clot blood

Question 12

________ consists of formed elements and plasma.

Answer 12

blood

Question 13

Name 5 types of leukocytes:

1. _____________
2. _____________
3. _____________
4. _____________
5. _____________

Answer 13

1. neutrophil
2. eosinophil
3. basophil
4. monocyte
5. lymphocyte

Question 14

Thrombocytes are also called __________.

Answer 14

platelets

Question 15

____________ is a complex process by which blood forms clots.

Answer 15

coagulation

Question 16

____________ are the body’s main defense against the invasion of pathogens.

Answer 16

leukocytes

Question 17

Name the 4 blood types:

1. ____
2. ____
3. _____
4. ____

Answer 17

1. A
2. B
3. AB
4. O

Question 18

_____________ in the red blood cells is responsible for the Rh factor.

Answer 18

agglutination

Question 19

For a blood transfusion to be safe and successful, _____ and ___ blood groups of the donor and the recipient must be compatible.

Answer 19

ABO /and/ Rh

Question 20

The fluid portion of blood is called _______.

Answer 20

plasma

Question 21

The _________ ________ is a vessel system apart from, but connected to, the circulatory system.

Answer 21

lymphatic system

Question 22

The lymphatic system is composed of:

1. ____________
2. _____________
3. _____________
4. _____________

Answer 22

1. capillaries
2. ducts
3. vessels
4. nodes

Question 23

_________ is fluid from plasma that has seeped out of capillary walls into spaces among body tissues.

Answer 23

lymph

Question 24

Name the 3 accessory organs and the lymphatic system.

1. _____________
2. ____________
3. ____________

Answer 24

1. spleen
2. tonsils
3. thymus

Question 25

The _________ are lymphoid masses in the pharynx.

Answer 25

tonsils

Question 26

The _________ is located in the mediastinal cavity.

Answer 26

thymus

Question 27

_________ is the state of being immune to or protected from a disease.

Answer 27

immunity

Question 28

________ immunity is acquired through transfer of antibodies.

Answer 28

passive

Question 29

________ immunity is induced by an antigen.

Answer 29

active

Question 30

The _________ ________ is the reaction of the body to foreign substances and the means by which it protects the body.

Answer 30

immune response

Question 31

An __________ is any substance to which the immune system can respond, i.e. a foreign substance: chemical, bacteria or viruses.

Answer 31

antigen

Question 32

____________ are developed in response to specific antigen.

Answer 32

antibodies

Question 33

hemostatic agents: __________________________.

Answer 33

used to control bleeding

Question 34

antianemic agents: __________________________.

Answer 34

used to treat iron deficiency