Homework 12-15 Flashcards
Leukocyte whose granules have an affinity for basic stain; releases histamine and heparin
basophil
Leukocyte with dense, reddish granules; associated with allergic reactions
eosinophil
Bone marrow cell; gives rise to many types of blood cells
hematopoietic stem cell
red blood cell
erythrocyte
thrombocyte
platelet
White blood cell; phagocyte and precursor of a macrophage
monocyte
Leukocyte (poly) formed in bone marrow and having neutral-staining granules
neutrophil
Leukocyte formed in lymph tissue; produces antibodies
lymphocyte
Produced in bone marrow:
a. myleogenous
b. myleoginus
c. myelogenous
c. myelogenous
Method of separating out plasma proteins by electrical charge:
a. Plasmapheresis
b. Hemolysis
c. Electrophoresis
d. Coagulation time
e. Leukapheresis
c. electrophoresis
Relieving symptoms, but not curing disease:
a. Coagulopathy
b. Hemostasis
c. Hemolysis
d. Palliative
e. Myelopoiesis
d. palliative
Deficiency of clotting cells:
a. thrombositopenea
b. thrombocytopenia
c. thrombocitopenia
b. thrombocytopenia
Sideropenia occurs causing deficient production of hemoglobin:
a. Pernicious anemia
b. Iron-deficiency anemia
c. Aplastic anemia
d. Hemolytic anemia
e. Thalassemia
b. iron-deficiency anemia
Breakdown of recipient’s red blood cells when incompatible bloods are mixed:
a. Erythrocytosis
b. Hemolysis
c. Embolism
d. Anticoagulation
e. Erythropoiesis
b. hemolysis
Blood smear is examined to determine the shape or form of cells: Select one: a. Hematocrit b. White blood cell differential c. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate d. Coagulation time e. Red blood cell morphology
e. red blood cell morphology
Foreign material that invades the body: a. Neutrophils b. Macrophages c. Antibodies d. Antigens e. Granulocytes Feedback
d. antigens
deficiency of iron
sideropenia
plasma minus clotting proteins and cells
serum
condition of irregularly shaped RBC
poikilocytosis
abnormal condition of blood clotting
thrombosis
Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body
macrophage
Organ that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
spleen
Antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens; used in cancer treatment and immunotherapy
monoclonal antibody
Lymph node in the area between the lungs in the chest
mediastinal node
Lymphocyte that recognizes and destroys foreign cells by releasing cytotoxins
NK (natural killer) cell
Lymphocyte formed in the thymus gland; acts directly on antigens or produces chemicals that destroy antigens
T cell
Lymphoid cell that secretes an antibody and originates from B-cell lymphocytes
plasma cell
Organ in the mediastinum that produces T-cell lymphocytes and aids in the immune response
thymus gland
Large lymphatic vessel in the chest; empties lymph into veins in the upper chest
thoracic duct
An individual’s own genetic ability to fight off disease
natural immunity
Interferons and interleukins are:
a. Gamma globulins
b. Interstitial fluid
c. Antiviral proteins produced by T cell lymphocytes
d. Produced by B cell lymphocytes
e. Helper cells
c. antiviral proteins produced by T cell lymphocytes
Inflammation of tonsils:
a. tonsilitis
b. toncilitis
c. tonsillitis
c. tonsillitis
Oropharyngeal lymph tissue:
a. Spleen
b. Thymus
c. Bone marrow
d. Tonsils
e. Adenoids
d. tonsils
Cancer arising from the lining cells of capillaries, producing bluish-red skin nodules:
a. Kaposi sarcoma
b. Herpes simplex
c. Cryptococcus
d. Toxoplasmosis
e. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
a. kaposi sarcoma
Pertaining to poison:
a. Necrotic
b. Hypoxic
c. Cyanotic
d. Toxic
e. Stenotic
d. toxic
Examples of immunoglobulins:
a. IgA, IgG, IgE
b. Monocytes
c. Lymphocytes
d. Hepatocytes
e. Clotting factors
a. IgA, IgG, IgE
Cytotoxic cells are:
a. B cell lymphocytes
b. T cell lymphocytes
c. Platelets
d. Thrombocytes
e. Eosinophils
b. t cell lymphocytes
Proteins that stimulate the growth of T cells:
a. interleukins
b. interleukens
c. interluekins
a. interleukins
Atopy is:
a. An early stage of AIDS
b. A hypersensitivity or allergic state
c. A type of lymphoma
d. A disease found in tropical areas
e. Acute infectious disease caused by Epstein-Barr virus
b. a hypersensitivity or allergic state
Helper or suppressor cells are types of:
a. B cells
b. T cells
c. Platelets
d. Antigens
e. Antibiotics
b. T cells
shallow cavity in a bone
fossa
Flat, round plate-like structure between two vertebrae
disc
Rounded process on both sides of the ankle joint
malleolus
Bones of the face; lacrimal, mandibular, maxillary, nasal, vomer and zygomatic bones.
facial bones
Soft spot between the skull bones of an infant
fontanelle
Minute spaces filled with blood vessels; found in compact bone
haversian canals
Narrow, slit-like opening in or between bones
fissure
Opening or passage in bones where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave
foramen
Shaft, or mid-portion of a long bone
diaphysis
Muscle connected to internal organs:
a. skeletal
b. visceral
b. visceral
Larger lower leg bone:
a. tibbia
b. tibea
c. tibia
c. tibia
Knuckle-like process at the end of a bone is called a:
a. Condyle
b. Xiphoid process
c. Tuberosity
d. Trochanter
e. Fontanelle
a. condyle
Poor formation of bone:
a. Osteodystrophy
b. Osteoclasis
c. Osteolysis
d. Decalcification
e. Myelopoiesis
a. osteodystrophy
Condition of stiffening and immobility of a joint:
a. Bursitis
b. Ankylosis
c. Fibrositis
d. Hemarthrosis
e. Kyphosis
b. ankylosis
Wasting away (no development) of muscle:
a. Hypertrophy
b. Myalgia
c. Atrophy
d. Myasthenia
e. Myositis
c. atrophy
movement away from midline
abduction
movement toward the midline
adduction
turning the palm backward
pronation
straightening out a limb
extension
The shaft of a long bone is called a(n):
a. Olecranon
b. Periosteum
c. Osteoclast
d. Epiphysis
e. Diaphysis
e. Diaphysis
Secreted by the parathyroid glands; increases blood calcium
parathormone
Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion
prolactin
Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth
oxytocin
Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues
growth hormone (somatotropin)
Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovulation
luteinizing hormone
Secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas; lowers blood sugar
insulin
Secreted by the thyroid gland; increases metabolism in cells; T4
thyroxine
Secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy
progesterone
Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates secretion by the thyroid gland
thyroid-stimulating hormone
Male hormone secreted by the testes
testosterone
A group of symptoms produced by excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex:
a. Graves disease
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Cushing syndrome
d. Acromegaly
e. Myxedema
c. Cushing syndrome
Which is an element that is present in thyroxine?
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Vitamin D
d. Glucose
e. Iodine
e. iodine
Enlargement of extremities due to hypersecretion of growth hormone:
a. acromegaly
b. accromegaly
c. acromeagaly
a. acromegaly
Natr/o is the combining form for which substance?
a. Sugar
b. Milk
c. Sodium
d. Iodine
e. Potassium
c. sodium
Which is a hormone secreted by the ovary and adrenal cortex?
a. Follicle-stimulating hormone
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Androgen
d. Estrogen
e. Oxytocin
d. estrogen
Constant muscle contraction:
a. tetany
b. teteny
c. tettany
a. tetany
Which is a description of a thyroid scan?
a. CT image of thyroid gland
b. Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream
c. Ultrasound image of the neck
d. Skull x-ray of the brain
e. Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules
e. administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules
Stimulates secretion of hormones from adrenal cortex
ACTH
Increases reabsorption of sodium by kidney tubules
aldosterone
Promotes growth and maintenance of male sex characteristics
testosterone
Stimulates water reabsorption by kidney tubules; decreases urine
ADH
