Deck 8: The Blood and Lymphatic Systems Hematology and Immunology

Question 1

Identify and define the roots in the medical term lymphoblastic leukemia.

A) lympho lymph
B) leuk white
C) emia blood condition
D) All of these
E) None of these

Answer 1

All of these

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the lymphatic system?

A) Lymph nodes and the spleen act as filters in the body, filtering out dangerous things like infectious agents and cancerous cells.
B) Lymph vessels carry immune proteins to all parts of the body.
C) The lymph system consists of the lymph vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, and thymus.
D) The lymphatic system is the body's primary method of communication, keeping all systems linked to one another.
E) The lymphatic system provides constant protection by repairing injuries and fighting infections.

Answer 2

The lymphatic system is the body's primary method of communication, keeping all systems linked to one another.

Question 3

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term oligocythemia into its component parts?

A) oligo/cythemia
B) oligocyth/emia
C) oligo/cyt/hemia
D) oli/gocyt/hemia
E) o/li/go/cyt/hem/ia

Answer 3

oligo/cyt/hemia

Question 4

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term phlebarteriectasia into its component parts?

A) phlebarteri/ectasia
B) phleb/arteriectasia
C) phleb/arteri/ectasia
D) phle/barter/iec/tasia
E) phleb/art/er/iec/tas/ia

Question 5

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term lymphangitis.

A) LAIM-fan-GAI-tis
B) LAIM-fan-JAI-tis
C) LAIM-pan-GAI-tis
D) LIM-fan-JAI-tis
E) LIM-pan-GAI-tis

Question 6

Which root is used to refer to a vein?

A) coagul/o
B) cyt/o
C) hemat/o
D) lymph/o
E) ven/o

Question 7

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term elliptocytosis into its component parts?

A) ellipto/cytosis
B) ellipto/cyt/osis
C) el/lipto/cyt/osis
D) el/lipto/cytos/is
E) el/lip/to/cy/tos/is

Question 8

Which root refers to the bone marrow?

A) hemat/o
B) my/o
C) myel/o
D) oste/o
E) ven/o

Question 9

Which word part refers to the blood's ability to form clots?

A) coagul/o
B) cyt/o
C) hemat/o
D) thromb/o
E) -penia

Question 10

Identify and define the root in the medical term thromboplastin.

A) thro before
B) thrombo clot
C) op eye
D) plastin reconstruction
E) in cell

Question 11

Choose the correct translation of the root hemat/o.

A) Blood
B) Blood condition
C) Clotting
D) Deficiency
E) Vein

Question 12

Identify and define the root in the medical term anisocytosis.

A) an not
B) iso isolated; alone
C) cyt cell
D) osis condition
E) is pertaining to

Question 13

What are the three main types of cells in the blood?

A) Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes
B) Immunoglobulins, platelets, and vessels
C) Leukopenia, lymphopenia, and neutropenia
D) Lymphocyts, myelocytes, and immunoglobulin
E) Neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils

Question 14

Choose the correct translation of the root phleb/o.

A) Blood
B) Blood condition
C) Clotting
D) Deficiency
E) Vein

Question 15

Identify and define the root in the medical term hemoptysis.

A) hem break
B) hemo blood
C) op eye
D) ptysis coughing
E) is condition

Question 16

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term myelodysplasia into its component parts?

A) myelo/dysplasia
B) myelo/dys/plas/ia
C) my/elo/dys/plasia
D) my/elo/dys/plas/ia
E) my/e/lo/dys/plas/ia

Question 17

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymph system?

A) cyt/o
B) lymph/o
C) splen/o
D) thym/o
E) tonsill/o

Question 18

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term elliptocyte.

A) ee-lip-toh-KAIT
B) ee-LIP-toh-SAIT
C) el-aip-tuh-KAIT
D) el-ihp-tuh-SAIT

Question 19

Choose the correct translation of the suffix - penia.

A) Blood
B) Blood condition
C) Clotting
D) Deficiency
E) Vein

Question 20

Which root is used to refer to the thymus?

A) myel/o
B) splen/o
C) thym/o
D) thyr/o
E) ven/o

Question 21

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term hemostatic?

A) hemo/static
B) hemostat/ic
C) hem/os/tatic
D) hem/os/tat/ic
E) he/mos/tat/ic

Question 22

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term thrombophlebitis?

A) thrombo (coagulation) + phleb (blood) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation caused by over coagulation of the blood
B) thrombo (coagulation) + phleb (vein) + itis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the coagulation of blood within the veins
C) thrombo (clot) + phleb (blood) + itis (condition) = condition of the blood caused by a clot
D) thrombo (clot) + phleb (vein) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the vein caused by a clot
E) thrombo (tumor) + phleb (vein) + itis (disease) = disease of the veins that causes the creation of tumors

Question 23

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pancytopenia?

A) pan (all) + cyto (blood) + penia (deficiency) = deficiency in all types of blood cells
B) pan (many) + cyto (blood) + penia (excess) = excessive amounts of most types of blood cells
C) pan (all) + cyto (cell) + penia (deficiency) = deficiency in all cellular components of the blood
D) pan (all) + cyto (cell) + penia (excess) = excessive amounts of all cellular components of the blood
E) pan (many) + cyto (cell) + penia (blood condition) = abnormal levels in most cellular components of the blood

Question 24

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatosplenitis?

A) hepato (liver) + splen (immune system) + itis (condition) =condition of the liver and immune system
B) hepato (liver) + splen (immune system) + itis (disease) = disease of the liver and immune system
C) hepato (liver) + splen (lymph) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the liver and surrounding lymph nodes
D) hepato (liver) + splen (spleen) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the liver and spleen
E) hepato (liver) + splen (spleen) + itis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the liver and spleen

Question 25

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypercoagulability?

A) hyper (over) + coagul (cell) + ability (ability) = increased ability of the blood to coagulate
B) hyper (over) + coagul (coagulation) + ability (ability) = increased ability of the blood to coagulate
C) hyper (under) + coagul (blood) + ability (ability) = decreased ability of the blood to coagulate
D) hyper (under) + coagul (coagulation) + ability (ability) = decreased ability of the blood to coagulate

Question 26

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term lymphedema?

A) lymph (immunity) + edema (deficient) = deficient immune system
B) lymph (immunity) + edema (excessive) = overactive immune system
C) lymph (lymph) + edema (deficient) = deficient lymph nodes
D) lymph (lymph) + edema (excessive) = overactive lymph nodes
E) lymph (lymph) + edema (swelling) = swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities

Question 27

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteomyelitis?

A) osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (condition) = condition of the bone and bone marrow
B) osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (disease) = disease of the bone and bone marrow
C) osteo (bone) + myel (bone marrow) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
D) osteo (bone) + myel (muscle) + itis (condition) = condition of the bone and muscle
E) osteo (bone) + myel (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bone and muscle

Question 28

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cytapheresis?

A) cyt (blood) + apheresis (separation) = "blood separation"; drawing of the patient's blood, removal of the cells, and then returning the rest of the blood to the patient's body
B) cyt (cell) + apheresis (separation) = "cell separation"; drawing of the patient's blood, removal of the cells, and then returning the rest of the blood to the patient's body
C) cyt (clot) + apheresis (dialysis) = drawing of a patient's blood in order to remove clots
D) cyt (clot) + apheresis (drawing) = drawing of a patient's blood in order to remove clots
E) cyt (cell) + apheresis (excessive flow) = excessive flow of the blood cells through the veins

Question 29

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term bilirubinemia?

A) bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (blood) = presence of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
B) bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (blood condition) = presence of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
C) bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (blood deficiency) = deficiency of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
D) bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (deficiency) = absence of bilirubin (red bile) in the blood
E) bili (bile) + rubin (red) + emia (removal) = removal of bilirubin (red bile) from the blood

Question 30

Translate the term hemorrhage.

A) Breakdown of blood
B) Condition in which the blood doesn't clot
C) Drug that stops the flow of blood
D) Excessive blood loss
E) Mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue

Question 31

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term nephrosplenopexy?

A) nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (binding) = binding of the spleen and a kidney
B) nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (loosen) = loosening of the spleen and a kidney
C) nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the spleen and a kidney
D) nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (surgical fixation) = surgical fixation of the spleen and a kidney
E) nephro (kidney) + spleno (spleen) + pexy (suture) = suture of the spleen and a kidney

Question 32

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparosplenectomy?

A) laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the spleen through the abdomen
B) laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen
C) laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a vein in the abdomen
D) laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a vein in the abdomen

Question 33

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term leukocytosis?

A) leuko (clotting) + cyt (blood) + osis (disease) = disease pertaining to the clotting of the blood
B) leuko (lymph) + cyt (cell) + osis (disease) = disease that originates in the lymph nodes
C) leuko (platelets) + cyt (coagulation) + osis (insufficiency) = insufficient blood platelets that causes a difficulty in blood coagulation
D) leuko (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells
E) leuko (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells

Question 34

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematology?

A) hemato (blood) + logy (pertaining to) = pertaining to the blood
B) hemato (blood) + logy (process of recording) = process of recording the components of the blood
C) hemato (blood) + logy (specialist) = specialist in the study of the blood
D) hemato (blood) + logy (study) = study of the blood
E) hemato (blood) + logy (written record) = written record of the blood

Question 35

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematopoiesis?

A) hemato (blood) + poiesis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells
B) hemato (blood) + poiesis (flow) = flow of blood
C) hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
D) hemato (vein) + poiesis (binding) = binding of veins
E) hemato (vein) + poiesis (formation) = formation of veins

Question 36

Translate the term macrocytosis as literally as possible.

A) "Large cell condition"; condition characterized by large blood cells
B) "Many cell blood condition"; excess of red blood cells
C) "Over volume blood condition"; increased blood volume
D) "Small cell condition"; condition characterized by small blood cells
E) "Under volume blood condition"; decreased blood volume

Question 37

Translate the term splenodynia as literally as possible.

A) "Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue
B) Spleen condition
C) Spleen enlargement
D) Spleen pain
E) Spleen rupture

Question 38

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemolysis?

A) hemo (blood) + lysis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells
B) hemo (blood) + lysis (flow) = flow of blood
C) hemo (blood) + lysis (formation) = formation of blood cells
D) hemo (vein) + lysis (binding) = binding of veins
E) hemo (vein) + lysis (formation) = formation of veins

Question 39

Translate the term splenolysis as literally as possible.

A) "Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue
B) Spleen condition
C) Spleen enlargement
D) Spleen pain
E) Spleen rupture

Question 40

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term erythrocytosis?

A) erythro (clotting) + cyt (blood) + osis (disease) = disease pertaining to the clotting of the blood
B) erythro (lymph) + cyt (cell) + osis (disease) = disease that originates in the lymph nodes
C) erythro (platelets) + cyt (coagulation) + osis (insufficiency) = insufficient blood platelets that causes a difficulty in blood coagulation
D) erythro (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells
E) erythro (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition": abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells

Question 41

Translate the term hyperlipidemia as literally as possible.

A) "Over cholesterol blood condition"; excessive cholesterol in the blood
B) "Over fat blood condition"; excessive fat in the blood
C) "Under cholesterol blood condition"; decreased cholesterol in the blood
D) "Under fat blood condition"; decreased fat in the blood

Question 42

Build a medical term that means "white cell" and refers to white blood cells.

A) Elliptocyte
B) Erythrocyte
C) Leukocyte
D) Leukocytosis
E) Thrombocyte

Question 43

Build a medical term that means "capable of producing a clot."

A) Anticoagulant
B) Hypercoagulability
C) Thromboembolism
D) Thrombogenic
E) Thrombolytic

Question 44

Translate the term lymphocyte as literally as possible.

A) "Clot cell"; platelet
B) "Lymph cell"
C) "Normal cell"; normal-sized red blood cell
D) "Red cell"; red blood cell
E) "White cell"; white blood cell

Question 45

Translate the term hypersplenism as literally as possible.

A) Over spleen condition
B) Over spleen inflammation
C) Spleen enlargement
D) Under spleen condition
E) Under spleen inflammation

Question 46

Translate the term hypervolemia as literally as possible.

A) "Large cell condition"; condition characterized by large blood cells
B) "Many cell blood condition"; excess of red blood cells
C) "Over volume blood condition"; increased blood volume
D) "Small cell condition"; condition characterized by small blood cells
E) "Under volume blood condition"; decreased blood volume

Question 47

Translate the term tonsillectomy.

A) Incision into a tonsil
B) Presence of a tonsil
C) Puncture of a tonsil
D) Surgical removal of a tonsil
E) Suture of a tonsil

Question 48

Build a medical term that means "bone marrow formation."

A) Hematopoiesis
B) Lymphangiectasia
C) Myelodysplasia
D) Myelopoiesis
E) Myodysplasia

Question 49

Translate the term lymphadenectomy.

A) Incision into a lymph node
B) Presence of a lymph node
C) Puncture of a lymph node
D) Surgical removal of a lymph node
E) Suture of a lymph node

Question 50

Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible.

A) Liver spleen condition
B) Liver spleen decrease
C) Liver spleen enlargement
D) Liver spleen inflammation
E) Liver spleen rupture

Question 51

Build a medical term that means "lymph vessel record."

A) Lymphangiogram
B) Lymphangiography
C) Lymphangiometer
D) Lymphangiometry

Question 52

Build a medical term that means "a disease of the thymus."

A) Thymectomy
B) Thymic hyperplasia
C) Thymitis
D) Thymoma
E) Thymopathy

Question 53

Build a medical term that means "spleen drooping condition."

A) Asplenia
B) Hepatosplenitis
C) Hypersplenism
D) Splenectomy
E) Splenoptosis

Question 54

Build a medical term that means "blood tumor" and refers to a mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue.

A) Hematoma
B) Hemoglobin
C) Hemolysis
D) Hemophilia
E) Hemorrhage

Question 55

Build a medical term that means "spleen pain."

A) Splenalgia
B) Splenectopy
C) Splenitis
D) Splenolysis
E) Splenopathy

Question 56

Translate the term splenorrhexis as literally as possible.

A) "Spleen breakdown"; breakdown (destruction) of spleen tissue
B) Spleen condition
C) Spleen enlargement
D) Spleen pain
E) Spleen rupture

Question 57

Build a medical term that means "lymph deficiency."

A) Leukopenia
B) Leukemia
C) Lymphedema
D) Lymphoma
E) Lymphopenia

Question 58

Build a medical term that means "bone marrow tumor" and is a cancerous tumor of the bone marrow.

A) Hemolytic anemia
B) Lymphangiectasia
C) Myelodysplasia
D) Myeloma
E) Osteomyelitis

Question 59

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a lymph gland (node)."

A) Lymphadenitis
B) Lymphadenopathy
C) Lymphangiectasia
D) Lymphangitis
E) Lymphopenia

Question 60

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a tonsil."

A) Tonsilectomy
B) Tonsillitis
C) Tonsilopathy
D) Tonsilopexy
E) Tonsilotomy

Question 61

Which term refers to an injury to tissue that occurs after blood flow is restored?

A) Ecchymosis
B) Hematoma
C) Hemorrhage
D) Petechia
E) Reperfusion injury

Question 62

Build a medical term that means "clot breakdown agent" and is a drug that breaks down blood clots.

A) Anticoagulant
B) Hypercoagulability
C) Thromboembolism
D) Thrombogenic
E) Thrombolytic

Question 63

Which term refers to an excess of red blood cells?

A) Macrocytosis
B) Microcytosis
C) Oligocythemia
D) Pancytopenia
E) Polycythemia

Question 64

Which of the following is a correct definition for the abbreviation NCAT?

A) Neocoaulopathy
B) No cervical adenopathy or tenderness
C) No critical anemia treatment
D) Noncoagulant cytapheresis therapy
E) Normocytosis antithrombolytic

Question 65

What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

A) A thrombus is a clot of blood and is in motion. An embolus is foreign material and is stationary. When an embolus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.
B) A thrombus is a clot of blood and is stationary. An embolus is foreign material and is in motion. When a thrombus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.
C) An embolus is a clot of blood and is in motion. A thrombus is foreign material and is stationary. When a thrombus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.
D) An embolus is a clot of blood and is stationary. A thrombus is foreign material and is in motion. When an embolus breaks off, it becomes a thromboembolus.

Question 66

A process in which a certain type of white blood cells destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris is called:

A) elliptocytosis.
B) hemolysis.
C) leukocytosis.
D) phagocytosis.
E) poikilocytosis.

Question 67

What is the correct abbreviation for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

A) TCP
B) ThP
C) TTCP
D) TTCPP
E) TTP

Question 68

Blockage of blood flow to an organ is called:

A) apheresis.
B) hypoperfusion.
C) ischemia.
D) petechial.
E) reperfusion injury.

Question 69

Which is the best definition for aplastic anemia?

A) Anemia cause by the destruction of red blood cells
B) Anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
C) Anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities
D) Anemia that decreases the overall volume of blood
E) Reduced red blood cells

Question 70

The formation of a blood clot is called:

A) embolism.
B) embolus.
C) thrombocyte.
D) thrombosis.
E) thrombus.

Question 71

A blockage in a blood vessel caused by a mass of matter in the blood is called a(n):

A) embolism.
B) embolus.
C) thrombocyte.
D) thrombosis.
E) thrombus.

Question 72

Build a medical term that means "surgical removal of the thymus."

A) Thymectomy
B) Thymitis
C) Thymoma
D) Thymotomy
E) Thymopathy

Question 73

Build a medical term that means "the surgical removal of a lymph gland (node)."

A) Leukocytosis
B) Lymphadenectomy
C) Lymphadenotomy
D) Lymphangiectomy
E) Lymphangiotomy

Question 74

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term lymphangiectasia?

A) It breaks into lymph (lymph) + angi (vessel) + ectasia (dilation).
B) It is a condition normally noticed by swelling in the extremities.
C) It is a term associated with the body's lymphatic system, which is responsible for repairing injuries and fighting infections.
D) It means that a patient is immunocompromised.
E) It means the expansion or widening of a lymph vessel.

Question 75

Which term comes from the Greek "to pour out," and refers to a large bruise?

A) Ecchymosis
B) Hematoma
C) Hemorrhage
D) Petechia
E) Reperfusion injury

Question 76

A specialist in drawing blood is called a:

A) hematocrit.
B) phlebologist.
C) phlebotomist.
D) phlebotomy.
E) sphygmomanometrist.

Question 77

Which is the correct definition for the term phlebarteriectasia?

A) Constriction of blood vessels
B) Dilation of blood vessels
C) Inflammation of a vein
D) Rupture of a vein
E) Shrinking of blood vessels

Question 78

Which statement shows the correct relationship between the terms antibody and antigen?

A) "Antibody" is a shortened form of antitoxic (against poison) body; the body views most antigens as poison and thus produces an antibody in defense.
B) An antibody is a substance produced by the body in response to an antigen.
C) An antigen is a substance that causes the body to produce antibodies.
D) All of these.
E) None of these.

Question 79

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n):

A) angiogram.
B) hypoperfusion.
C) lymphangiogram.
D) hematocrit.
E) sphygmomanometer.

Question 80

For the abbreviations AIDS and HIV, which is true about the letter "I"?

A) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunocompromised," and means the person has an immune system incapable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease.
B) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunodeficiency," and means the immune system has a decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms.
C) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunopathy," and means the person has a disease caused by the body's immune system attacking the body's own healthy tissue.
D) The "I" in AIDS and HIV stands for "immunosuppression," and refers to the reduction in the activity of the body's immune system.