Chapter 6 Review Flashcards
The term meaning an abnormal enlargement of the spleen?
Splenomegaly
The immune system components contribute to the immune defense by coordinating immune defenses and by killing infected cells on contact?
T Cells
Which term means not life-threatening and does not recur?
Benign
What autoimmune disorder attacks the digestive system?
Crohn’s Disease
Which term describes complex proteins that normally circulate in the blood in an inactive form but are activated by contact with an antigen?
Complement
Which term is applied to malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system?
Lymphoma
Which statement is accurate regarding Hodgkin’s disease?
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
Which form of bacteria causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
Rickettsia
Which term describes the process by which cancer spreads from the primary site to a secondary site?
Metastasize
The majority of breast cancers are
Infiltrating ductal carcinomas
Bacteria that form a chain is known as
streptococci
Bacteria that form irregular clusters is known as
Staphylococci
Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria is known as
Bacilli
Small bacteria that live in fleas and ticks is known as
rickettsia
Spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls
Spirochetes
transmitted by infected animals
Rabies
may cause congenital abnormalities
rubella
caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
Infectious mononucleosis
caused by herpes zoster
Shingles
also known as varicella
Chickenpox
The white blood cells that specialize so they can attack specific antigens are known as
lymphocytes
Cell that protects the body by eating invading cells is known as a/an
phagocytes
The substance known as _____ is produced by T cells
Interferon
The ______, which are secreted by B cells, are also known as antibodies. Each type of these cells has a specific function in the antigen-antibody reaction.
Immunoglobulin
A specialist in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders such as tumors and cancer is known as a/an
Oncologist
The _____ virus, which causes flu-like symptoms, is carried by birds and transmitted to humans by mosquito or tick bites. If untreated, the inflammation can spread to the spinal cord and brain.
West Nile
Ductal ______ in situ is breast cancer at its earliest stage.
Carcinoma
Chemical substances that are capable of inhibiting growth or killing pathogenic microorganisms in humans are known as ____
Antibiotics
Any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes is known as _________.
lymphadenopathy
In a ______ biopsy, usually only one lymph node is removed for biopsy.
lymph-node
A _________ is a diagnostic procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer.
lymph node biopsy
The _______ lymph nodes are located along the sides of the neck.
cervical
Treatment with the use of radioactive materials implanted into the tissues is known as ________
brachytherapy
The radiographic examination of the lymphatic vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known as _______.
Lymphangiogram
The condition of bleeding from the spleen is known as _________.
Splenorrhagia
A severe systemic allergic response in which the patient may die within minutes is known as __________.
Anaphylaxis
A drug that kills or damages cells is known as a/an ______ drug.
Cytotoxic
The disease described in the text as being transferred to humans by the bite of the mosquito is ______.
Zika Virus
Rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria, such as those that cause tuberculosis, are known as __________.
mycobacterium
Swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of lymph within the tissues is known as __________.
Lymphedema
The condition also known as swollen glands is __________.
Lymphadenitis
A specialist in altered immunologic reactivity is known as a/an _______.
allergist
The specialized lymph capillaries located in the small intestine are known as _________.
lacteals
