Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Erythr/o, erythrocyt/o
A
Red Blood Cell
2
Q
Hem/o, hemat/o
A
Blood
3
Q
Immun/o
A
Immunity, immune system
4
Q
Leuk/o, leukocyt/o
A
White blood cell
5
Q
Lymph/o
A
Lymph, lymphatic system
6
Q
Lymphaden/o
A
Lymph node
7
Q
Lymphangi/o
A
Lymphatic vessel
8
Q
Splen/o
A
Spleen
9
Q
Thromb/o
A
Blood clot
10
Q
Thrombocyt/o
A
Platelet, thrombocyte
11
Q
Thym/o
A
Thymus gland
12
Q
Tonsil/o
A
Tonsil
13
Q
Which leukocyte protects the body from viral infections?
A
Lymphocytes
14
Q
Which leukocyte is the body’s second line of defense against infection?
A
Monocytes
15
Q
Which leukocyte does the body use to protect against allergic reactions and parasites?
A
Eosinophils
