Hemic and Lymphatic System

Question 1

erythr/o, erythrocyt/o

Answer 1

red blood cell

Question 2

hem/o, hemat/o

Answer 2

blood

Question 3

immun/o

Answer 3

immunity, immune system

Question 4

leuk/o, leukocyt/o

Answer 4

white blood cell

Question 5

lymph/o

Answer 5

lymph, lymphatic system

Question 6

lymphaden/o

Answer 6

lymph node

Question 7

lymphangi/o

Answer 7

lymphatic vessel

Question 8

splen/o

Answer 8

spleen

Question 9

thromb/o

Answer 9

blood clot

Question 10

thrombocyt/o

Answer 10

platelet, throbmocyte

Question 11

thym/o

Answer 11

thymus

Question 12

tonsil/o

Answer 12

tonsil

Question 13

lymphatic vessels

Answer 13

collect fluid from between tissues and return it to the heart

Question 14

spleen

Answer 14

• filters and destroys red blood cells that are no longer efficient
• serves as a blood forming organ early in life and later as a storage unit for extra red blood cells and platelets

Question 15

thymus

Answer 15

• located in the neck and extends into the thorax
• present at birth and atrophies slowly after puberty
• responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation, enabling the cells to function against specific pathogens in immune response

Question 16

tonsils

Answer 16

• partially encapsulated lymphoid tissue located in the throat
• simplest lymphoid vessels

Question 17

peyer’s patches

Answer 17

found in the lining of the intestine and help protect against invading microorganisms

Question 18

appendix

Answer 18

finger like projection of tissue attached to the cecum (the first part of the large intestine)

Question 19

lymphadenitis

Answer 19

inflammation and enlargement of lymph nodes, usually as a result of infection

Question 20

lymphangitis

Answer 20

inflammation of lymphatic vessels as a result of bacterial infection
*appears as painful red streaks under the skin

Question 21

lymphedema

Answer 21

swelling of tissues with lymph caused by obstruction or excision of lymphatic vessels

Question 22

lymphoma

Answer 22

any neoplastic disease of lymphoid tissue

Question 23

thymitis

Answer 23

thymus gland inflammation

Question 24

What codes are used for surgical procedures for the hemic and lymphatic systems?

Answer 24

Codes 38100-38999

Question 25

Where do the lymphatic vessels empty their contents into?

Answer 25

The subclavian veins