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1
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benign tumor made up of muscle tissue

A

myoma

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2
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what are the 3 names of the clusters of lymph nodes?

A

cervical, axillary, inguinal

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3
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benign tumor in a gland

A

adenoma

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4
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malignant

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becoming progressively worse

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5
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benign

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non-life threatening

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6
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carcinoma

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malignant tumor in epithelial tissue

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7
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2 main functions of the immune system

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  • maintain good health
  • protect our body from harmful substances
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8
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first line of defense

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intact skin, respiratory, digestive, lypmphatic

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9
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a vaccination is a _______

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aquired immunity

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10
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what type of allergic reaction is anaphylactic shock?

A

systemic

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11
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HIV is a ________

A

human immunodificiency virus

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12
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what term describes breast cancers that grow in response to estrogen?

A

ER-positive

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13
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what is chemoprevention?

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the use of substances to reduce the risk of developing cancer or reduce the risk that it will reoccur

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14
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immun/o

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immune, protection, safe

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15
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The function of the ________ are to absorb large molecules of fats and lipids from the small intestine.

A

lacteals

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16
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Which of the following terms describes a malignant tumor that is in it’s original position that has not yet invaded surrounding tissue

A

carcinoma in situ

17
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Which type of immunity is passed from mother to child?

A

natural immunity

18
Q

what are tonsils?

A

made of lymphoid tissue that form a protective ring around the back of the nose and upper throat playing an important role in preventing pathogens from entering the respiratory system when breathing

19
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What are the primary filters of the lymphatic system?

A

lymph nodes

20
Q

suffix meaning cutting or surgical incision

A

-otomy

21
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suffix meaning artificial opening

A

-ostomy

22
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nas/o, rhin/o

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nasal cavity ; nose

23
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parts of the upper GI tract

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mouth, pharnyx, esophagus, stomach

24
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parts of the lower GI tract

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small intestines, large intestines, rectum, pericardium

25
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what closes off the enterance to the trachea when food and liquid are moving from the pharynx?

A

epiglottis

26
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does saliva have the enzyme amylase?

A

yes

27
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bucc/o- meaning

A

cheek

28
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lingu/o , gloss/o

A

tongue

29
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gingiv/a

A

gum

30
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dent/o

A

teeth

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