Learning Exercise on Medical Terminology | HRP 2303, Study notes of Medical Sciences

Download Learning Exercise on Medical Terminology | HRP 2303 and more Study notes Medical Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! 6.1. against anti- 6.2. eat, swallow phag/o 6.3. lymph node lymphaden/o 6.4. lymph vessel lymphangi/o 6.5. poison tox/o MATCHING WORD PARTS 2 Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers 6.6. flesh sarc/o 6.7. formation -plasm 6.8. protected, safe immun/o 6.9. spleen splen/o 6.10. tumor onc/o MATCHING TYPES OF PATHOGENS Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers 6.11. bacteria capable of movement spirochetes 6.12. chain-forming bacteria streptococci 6.13. cluster-forming bacteria staphylococci 6.14. live only by invading cells viruses 6.15. live within other organisms parasites DEFINITIONS Select the correct answer and write it on the line provided. 6.16. The has/have a hemolytic function. spleen 6.17. Inflammation of the lymph nodes is known as . lymphadenitis 6.18. The medical term for the condition is commonly known as shingles is herpes zoster 6.19. The family of proteins whose specialty is fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication is known as interferon 6.20. The plays important roles in both the immune and endocrine systems thymus 6.21. The protective ring of lymphoid tissue surrounding the internal openings of the nose and mouth is formed by the tonsils 6.22. Secondary can be caused by cancer treatments, burns, or trauma lymphedema 6.23. Fats and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the that are located in the villi that line the small intestine. lacteals 6.24. The parasite is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated feces. toxoplasmosis 6.25. A/An is a type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills invading cells. This type of cell also removes dead cells and stimulates the action of other immune cells. macrophage MATCHING STRUCTURES Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers 6.26. filter harmful substances from lymph lymph nodes 6.27. lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum vermiform appendix 6.28. marks foreign invaders and attracts phagocytes complement 6.29. stores extra erythrocytes spleen 6.30. wraps the body in a physical barrier intact skin WHICH WORD? Select the correct answer and write it on the line provided. 6.31. The direct the antigen-antibody response by signaling between the cells of the immune system. Lymphokines 6.32. A drug is a medication that kills or damages cells. cytotoxic 6.33. The are specialized white blood cells that produce antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens. plasma cells 6.34. The antibody therapy known as is used to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers. synthetic interferon 6.35. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a . virus SPELLING COUNTS Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided. 6.36. A sarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue. 6.37. The adenoids, which are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils, are located in the nasopharynx. 6.38. lymphoscintigraphy is a diagnostic test that is performed to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels. 6.39. Antibiotics are commonly used to combat bacterial infections. 6.40. Varicella is commonly known as chickenpox. ABBREVIATION IDENTIFICATION In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for. 6.41. CIS carcinoma in situ 6.42. DCIS ductal carcinoma in situ 6.43. LE lymphedema 6.44. MMR measles, mumps, and rubella 6.45. Rick rickettsia TERM SELECTION Select the correct answer and write it on the line provided. 6.46. A/An is not life-threatening and not recurring. benign tumor 6.47. An opportunistic infection commonly associated with HIV is Kaposi’s sarcoma 6.48. Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transferred to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. 6.49. Bacilli, which are rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria, cause tetanus 6.50. Swelling of the parotid glands is a symptom of mumps SENTENCE COMPLETION Write the correct term on the line provided. 6.51. A severe systemic reaction to a foreign substance causing serious symptoms that develop very quickly is known as anaphylaxis 6.52. In brachytherapy , radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated. 6.53. When testing for HIV, a/an western blot test test produces more accurate results than the ELISA test. 6.54. A/An Lymphangioma is a benign tumor formed by an abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels. 6.55. After primary cancer treatments have been completed, adjuvant therapy is used to decrease the chances that the cancer will recur. WORD SURGERY Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary, use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.) 6.56. An antineoplastic is a medication that blocks the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells. anti- means against, ne/o means new, plast means growth or formation, and –ic means pertaining to 6.57. Metastasis is the term describing the new site that results from the spreading of a cancer process. meta- means beyond, and -stasismeans stopping 6.58. Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor usually involving the upper shaft of long bones, the pelvis, or knee. oste/o means bone, sarc means flesh, and -oma means tumor 6.59. Cytomegalovirus is a member of the herpesvirus family that cause a variety of diseases. cyt/o means cell, megal/o means large, vir means virus, and -us is a singular noun ending 6.60. Antiangiogenesis is a form of cancer treatment that cuts off the blood supply to the tumor. angi/o means vessel, and -genesis means reproduction TRUE/FALSE If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line. 6.61. Inflammatory breast cancer is the most aggressive, and least familiar, form of breast cancer. True 6.62. Lymph carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells. False 6.63. A myosarcoma is a benign tumor derived from muscle tissue. True