The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Chapter 6 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Lymph Primary Functions Related Combining Form Removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues. Related Combining Form lymph/o
Lymph Vessels Primary Function Related Combining Form Returns lymph to the circulatory system. Related Combining Form lymphangi/o
Lymph Nodes Primary Functions Related Combining Form Produce lymphocytes. Filter harmful substances from lymph. Related Combining Form lymphaden/o
Tonsils and Adenoids Primary Function Related Combining Forms Protect the entry into the respiratory system. Related Combining Forms tonsill/o adenoid/o
Spleen Primary Functions Filters foreign materials from the blood. Maintains the appropriate balance between cells and plasma in the blood. Destroys old, worn-out blood cells, acts as a blood reservoir, and stores platelets.
Spleen Related Combining Form splen/o Note: This is spelled with only one e.
Bone Marrow Primary Function Related Combining Form Produces blood cells. Related Combining Form myel/o
Lymphocytes Primary Function Related Combining Form Play an important role in immune reactions. Related Combining Form lymphocyt/o
Thymus Primary Functions Related Combining Form Produces T lymphocytes. Secretes thymosin for the immune system. Related Combining Form thym/o
Immune System Primary Function Related Combining Form Defends the body against harmful substances such as pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, toxins, and malignant cells. Related Combining Form immun/o
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Chapter 6 Answers Matching Word Parts 1 6.1. anti- 6.2. phag/o 6.3. lymphaden/o 6.4. lymphangi/o 6.5. tox/o Matching Word Parts 2 6.6. sarc/o 6.7. -plasm 6.8. immun/o 6.9. splen/o 6.10. onc/o
Chapter 6 Answers Matching Types of Pathogens 6.11. spirochetes 6.12. streptococci 6.13. staphylococci 6.14. viruses 6.15. parasites Definitions 6.16. spleen 6.17. lymphadenitis 6.18. herpes zoster 6.19. interferon 6.20. thymus
Chapter 6 Answers Definitions 6.21. tonsils 6.22. lymphedema 6.23. lacteals 6.24. toxoplasmosis 6.25. macrophage Matching Structures 6.26. lymph nodes 6.27. vermiform appendix 6.28. complement 6.29. spleen 6.30. intact skin
Chapter 6 Answers Which Word? 6.31. lymphokines 6.32. cytotoxic 6.33. plasma cells 6.34. synthetic interferon 6.35. virus Spelling Counts 6.36. sarcoma 6.37. adenoids 6.38. lymphoscintigraphy 6.39. antibiotics 6.40. varicella
Chapter 6 Answers Abbreviation Identification 6.41. carcinoma in situ 6.42. ductal carcinoma in situ 6.43. lymphedema 6.44. measles, mumps, and rubella 6.45. rickettsia Term Selection 6.46. benign tumor 6.47. Kaposi’s sarcoma 6.48. parasite 6.49. tetanus 6.50. mumps
Chapter 6 Answers Sentence Completion 6.51. anaphylaxis 6.52. brachytherapy 6.53. Western blot 6.54. lymphangioma 6.55. adjuvant Word Surgery 6.56. anti-, ne/o, plast, -ic 6.57. meta-, stasis 6.58. oste/o, sarc, -oma 6.59. cyt/o, megal/o, vir, -us 6.60. anti-, angi/o, -genesis
Chapter 6 Answers True/False 6.61. True 6.62. False 6.63. False Clinical Conditions 6.66. splenomegaly 6.67. sentinel 6.68. antibiotic resistant 6.69. lumpectomy 6.70. immunosuppressant
Chapter 6 Answers Clinical Conditions 6.71. rubella 6.72. antihistamines 6.73. West Nile 6.74. sarcoma 6.75. antiviral Which Is the Correct Medical Term? 6.76. B cells 6.77. Graves’ disease 6.78. inguinal 6.79. adenocarcinoma 6.80. cytotoxic drug
Chapter 6 Answers Challenge Word Building 6.81. immunology 6.82. splenectomy 6.83. thymitis 6.84. lymphangitis 6.85. splenorrhaphy 6.86. adenoidectomy 6.87. lymphadenectomy 6.88. thymoma 6.89. tonsillitis 6.90. splenitis
Chapter 6 Answers Labeling Exercises 6.91. adenoids 6.92. marrow 6.93. Peyer’s patches 6.94. thymus 6.95. spleen 6.96. cervical 6.97. subclavian 6.98. thoracic 6.99. axillary 6.100. inguinal