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The watery part of blood is called?

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plasma

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-genic means?

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producing

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sarc/o means?

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flesh

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-oma means?

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tumor

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bone combining form?

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oste/o

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General term for bone disease?

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osteopathy

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what suffix means abnormal softening?

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-malacia

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Platelets are called?

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thrombocytes

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Natural immunity is called?

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Innate immunity

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Which of the following substances is NOT transported by plasma?
A. oxygen
B. glucose
C. calcium
D. amino acids

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Oxygen

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10
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suffix that means formation?

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-poiesis

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-cyte means?

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Cell

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12
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Which blood type is called the universal donor?

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type O

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Which blood type is called the universal recipient?

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type AB

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Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system?
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Lymph nodes
D. Lymphatic vessels

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Liver

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune systems?
A. Transport fats absorbed by the digestive system.
B. Form the primary defense against the invasion of pathogens.
C. Assist in the blood-clotting process.
D. Collect excess tissue fluid and return it to the circulatory system.

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Assist in the blood-clotting process

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16
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Which lymph glands are found in the groin region?

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inguinal

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Which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is FALSE?
A. The palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity.
B. The tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue.
C. The tonsils remove pathogens for the digestive and respiratory systems.
D. Sometimes the tonsils have to be removed if they become chronically infected.

A

A. The palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity.

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Which of the following statements regarding natural immunity is FALSE?
A. Natural immunity includes receiving antibodies from the mother through the placenta.
B. Natural immunity does not require prior exposure to the pathogen.
C. A good example of natural immunity is the macrophage.
D. Natural immunity mechanisms are not specific to any particular pathogen.

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Natural immunity includes receiving antibodies from the mother through the placenta.

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
A. nosocomial infection—acquired outside the hospital
B. reinfection—repeat infection by the same pathogen
C. cross-infection—infection acquired directly from another person
D. self-inoculation—infection spreads from one part of a person’s body to a different area

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Which of the following is the most important standard precaution?
A. Wash your hands.
B. Wear gloves.
C. Wear a nonpermeable gown or apron.
D. Wear a mask and protective eyewear.

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Wash your hands

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Which of the following terms means to convert a liquid to a gel or solid?
A. coagulate
B. clot
C. hemostasis
D. hematopoiesis

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coagulate

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Which of the following conditions results in thick blood as a result of having too many red blood cells?
A. hemophilia
B. polycythemia vera
C. hyperlipidemia
D. thalassemia

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Polycythemia vera

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23
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Which of the following conditions is a blood infection?
A. thalassemia
B. septicemia
C. leukemia
D. hemophilia

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septicemia

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Which of the following conditions is a cancer? A. polycythemia vera B. septicemia C. leukemia D. pernicious anemia
leukemia
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The mixture of plasma and blood cells is called: A. packed blood. B. serum. C. transfusion. D. whole blood.
whole blood
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Which of the following is a term meaning a substance that causes an allergic reaction? A. allogen B. allergen C. allergy D. allergist
allergen
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Which of the following conditions is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow? A. lymphedema B. lymphangioma C. lymphadenitis D. lymphangiography
lymphedema
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Which is the severe itching associated with hives? A. anaphylactic B. dyscrasia C. lymphedema D. urticaria
urticaria
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Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction? A. elephantiasis B. sarcoidosis C. anaphylactic shock D. AIDS-related complex
anaphylactic shock
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Which blood test examines the shape of red blood cells? A. red blood cell morphology B. red blood cell count C. hemoglobin D. complete blood count
Red blood cell morphology
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Which of the following blood tests measures how long it takes for a clot to form? A. erythrocyte sedimentation rate B. culture and sensitivity C. hematocrit D. pro-time
pro-time
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Which of the following blood tests is an indicator of the presence of an inflammatory disease? A. erythrocyte sedimentation rate B. culture and sensitivity C. hematocrit D. pro-time
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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Which of the following blood tests checks for bacterial growth? A. erythrocyte sedimentation rate B. culture and sensitivity C. hematocrit D. pro-time
Blood culture and sensitivity
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Which of the following pairs is mismatched? A. monospot—test for Hodgkin's disease B. erythrocyte sedimentation rate—indicates inflammatory disease C. lymphangiography—X-ray showing the lymph vessels D. antinuclear antibody (ANA) test—Blood test to assist in diagnosis of autoimmune diseases
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Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a blood test? A. BMT B. HCT C. PT D. CBC
BMT (Blood marrow transplant)
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Which of the following medications prevents blood clot formation? A. hematinic B. anticoagulant C. antihemorrhagic D. fibrinolytic
Anticoagulant
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Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases? A. antihistamine B. corticosteroid C. protease inhibitor D. immunosuppressant
Corticosteroid
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Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. erythrocytes plasma leukocytes platelets Correct! spleen lymph node hyperlipidemia polycythemia vera leukemia hemophilia culture and sensitivity determines bacterial infection
Transport oxygen Watery part of blood Fight pathogens Play a role in hemostasis Removes damaged erythrocytes STUDY) Removes pathogens and cell debris from lymph High cholesterol in the blood Condition of having too many red blood cells Cancer of the bond marrow Clotting time is prolonged Determines bacterial infection
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Which of the following medications helps to block an allergic reaction? A. antihistamine B. corticosteroid C. protease inhibitor D. immunosuppressant
Antihistamine
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Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. phlebotomy active acquired immunity immunocompromised hives urticaria anaphylactic shock mononucleosis
Venipunture Results from actual exposure to a pathogen (STUDY) Unable to respond properly to pathogens Appear as wheals Intense itching Life-threatening allergic reaction Caused by Epstein-Barr virus
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The combining form that means to eat is ________.
phag/o
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The combining form that means clotting is?
coagul/o
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A medical term that means pertaining to lymph is ________.
lymphatic
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The combining form that means red is ________.
erythr/o
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A medical term that means enlarged spleen is?
splenomegaly
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A combining form that means blood is ________.
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A medical term that means study of protection is ________.
Immunology
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The combining form that means white is ________.
leuk/o
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A medical term that means pertaining to tonsils is ________.
Tonsillar
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The combining form that means shape is ________.
morph/o
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The suffix that means swelling is ________.
-edema
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The combining form that means protection is ________.
immun/o
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A medical term that means red blood cell is ________.
erythrocyte
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The combining form that means lymph is ______
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A medical term that means white blood cell is ________.
leukocyte
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The combining form that means spleen is ________.
splen/o
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A medical term that means blood flowing out of a blood vessel is ________.
hemorrhage
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The combining form that means tonsils is ________.
tonsill/o
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A suffix that means standing still is ________.
-stasis
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A suffix that means protein is ________.
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A suffix that means abnormal decrease or too few is ________.
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A suffix that means more than the normal number of cells is ________.
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Hemoglobin is the protein inside erythrocytes that picks up and transports oxygen. True/False
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Which of the following is NOT an example of acquired immunity? a. antibodies crossing the placenta from the baby to the mother b. antibodies formed during direct exposure to a pathogen c. immunizations d. an antitoxin injection
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Name for German measles?
Rubella
66
-ia means?
condition
67
Combining form for infection?
septic/o
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-penia
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A suffix that means protein is ________.
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Which of the following medications is required to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ? a. antihistamine b. corticosteroid c. protease inhibitor d. immunosuppressant
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Which of the following medications keeps a virus from successfully reproducing? a. antihistamine b. corticosteroid c. protease inhibitor d. immunosuppressant
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A(n) _____transfusion consists of blood stored from the patient's own body. a. analogous b. autologous c. self d. homologous
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Which of the following therapeutic procedures gives a patient an injection of antibodies in order to treat a disease? a. immunization b. Monospot c. vaccination d. immunotherapy
Immunization
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Which of the following abbreviations is a test for HIV-AIDS? a. GVHD b. KS c. ELISA d. PCP
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Which of the following abbreviations is a machine for performing blood tests? a. RBC b. SMAC c. PA d. HGB
SMAC (Sequential Multiple Analysis)
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Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a blood test? a. BMT b. HCT c. PT d. CBC
BMT
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