Med Term Chapter 6 Flashcards
Lymphatic System
What is the medical terminology for cancerous?
carcin/o
The small intestine is lined with small fingerlike projections known as what?
villi
What is interstitial fluid?
plasma from arterial blood that flows into the spaces between the cells of tissues
How thick are lymphatic capillary walls?
one cell in thickness
What vein does the thoracic duct empty into?
the left subclavian vein
Where are cervical lymph nodes located?
along the sides of the neck
What are the three types of lymphocytes?
natural killer cells, B cells, T cells
What are the specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies?
B Cells
When are interferons produced?
in response to the presence of antigens
What are the adenoids also known as?
the nasopharyngeal tonsils
When is the thymus gland at its greatest size?
during puberty
What are pathogens?
disease-producing microogranisms
What is the most abundant class of antibodies?
immunoglobulin G
What is natural immunity also known as?
Passive Immunity
Who is the physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic system?
Lymphologist
What is lymphadenitis commonly known as?
Swollen Glands
What is the abnormal enlargement of the spleen?
Splenomegaly
What is the swelling of the tissues due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluids within the tissues?
Lymphedema
What is an allergen?
A substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual
What is the most advanced stage of HIV?
AIDS
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Which is more accurate: ELISA or Western Blot Test?
Western Blot Test
What type of bacteria forms chains?
Streptococci
What is Tinea Pedis commonly known as?
Athlete’s foot
What is candidiasis also known as?
a yeast infection
How is ebola transmitted?
through contact with any bodily fluids infected with the virus
What vaccine prevents Measles, Mumps and Rubella?
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination (MMR)
What virus is varicella caused by?
Caused by the Herpes Virus Varicella Zoster
What disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?
Infectious Mononucleosis
What type of infections are antibiotics most effective against?
Bacterial infections
What is a neoplasm?
the abnormal growth of body tissues
What is the most common form of breast cancer?
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma
How many stages of breast cancer are there?
5
What is the process in which cancerous cells are frozen and destroyed using a substance such as liquid nitrogen?
cryosurgery
What does DCIS stand for?
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
What does VSZ stand for?
varicella
