Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

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, thrombocyte

Question 11

Thym/o

Answer 11

Thymus gland

Question 12

Tonsil/o

Answer 12

Tonsil

Question 13

Which leukocyte protects the body from viral infections?

Answer 13

Lymphocytes

Question 14

Which leukocyte is the body’s second line of defense against infection?

Answer 14

Monocytes

Question 15

Which leukocyte does the body use to protect against allergic reactions and parasites?

Answer 15

Eosinophils

Question 16

How does the lymphatic system work to ensure lymph fluid travels one way to the heart?

Answer 16

With a system of one-way valves

Question 17

What type of cell is housed by the lymphatic system to help the body’s defense system?

Answer 17

Phagocytes

Question 18

The lymphatic ducts empty their contents into what structure?

Answer 18

Subclavian veins