Chapter 11: Lymphatic and immunity system

What is the medical term for enlarged spleen?

splenomegaly

What is the medical term for abnormal redness of throat?

erythematous

What does lymphadenopathy mean?

disease of lymph nodes

What is an autoimmune disorder that affects joints?

rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

A soldier like protein that protects the body is called___.

antibody

Which specialist that specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of blood orders?

hematologist

What is medical term for an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?

mononucleosis

What is T in T-cell stands for?

thymus

The root lymphaden/o means:

lymph nodes

What type of immunity passed down from mother to child?

naturally acquired passive immunity

What medication used to treat inflammation?

corticosteroid

What are the type of lymphocytes?

white blood cells

Peyer’s patches are found in the ___.

digestive system

The lymphatic organ that removes old blood cells by means of hemolysis is the ___.

slpeen

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An impairment of the immune system is called an:

a. immunodeficiency

b. immunodeficency

c. imunnodeficiency

d. immunodificiency

a. immunodeficiency

A substance can produce disease is ___.

pathogen

Immunizations with vaccines are a type of ___.

artificially acquired immunity

The function of the lymphatic system includes:

a. defense from disease

b. maintain fluid balance

c. absorb fat

d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Protective lymph organ that attached to the proximal end of the large intestine is ___.

appendix

A molecule that is generated in specific opposition to an antigen is ___.

antibody

Which of the following is disease process affecting lymph nodes, is an indicator of possible infection?

a. allergy

b. lymphadenopathy

c. lymphadenitis

d. macrophages

b. lymphadenopathy

What is the abbreviation for “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”?

AIDS