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Learning Exercise 6 Material Type: Notes; Professor: Guetzow; Class: Medical Terminology; Subject: Health Related Professions; University: University of Texas - Pan American;
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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
Select the correct answer and write it on the line provided.
6.19. The family of proteins whose specialty is fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication is
6.21. The protective ring of lymphoid tissue surrounding the internal openings of the nose and mouth is formed
6.23. Fats and fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the that are located in the villi that line the small intestine.
6.24. The parasite is most commonly transmitted from pets to humans by contact with contaminated feces.
6.25. A/An is a type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills invading cells. This type of cell also removes
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
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.
6.32. A drug is a medication that kills or damages cells.
6.33. The are specialized white blood cells that produce antibodies coded to destroy specific antigens.
6.34. The antibody therapy known as is used to treat multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, and some cancers.
6.35. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a.
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.
In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for.
Select the correct answer and write it on the line provided.
6.47. An opportunistic infection commonly associated with HIV is
mosquito.
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.
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.)
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