PHS Chapter 13 The Lymphatic System TEST

More than half the volume of blood consists of ____, a yellowish liquid that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste for other body systems.

• blood

• plasma

• platelets

• hemoglobin

Which of the following terms describes a condition characterized by a lower-than-normal level of red blood cells in the blood, or hemoglobin in the red blood cells?

• hemostasis

• anemia

• irregular erythrocytes

• immune deficiency

____ are important to the function of the immune or lymphatic system and the word means white blood cells.

• Super cells

• Red blood cells

• Leukocytes

• Plasma

A(n) ____ is a very small pathogen that invades and reproduces inside other cells and is usually spread through contact with body fluids.

• bacterium

• virus

• fungus

• protozoa

Cells that originate in the bone marrow and make antibodies to fight pathogens are known as ____.

• leukocytes

• neutrophils

• antibodies

• erythrocytes

Which Specialist manage the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of different types of cancer in the body.

• Pulmonologist

• immunologists

• otorhinolaryngologist

• oncologists

_________ pick up lymph from the body tissues and return it to the cardiovascular system to maintain fluid balance.

• Lymph node

• Lymphatic vessels

• Lymphatic tissues

• tonsils

What is a common way that pathogenic protozoa are transmitted?

• fecal oral contact

• sexual contact

• airborne

• eating undercooked food

Which pathogen invade and reproduce inside other cells?

• Bacteria

• Rickettsiae

• viruses

• Helminths

________are parasitic worms that feed on a living host to gain nourishment and protection, while causing poor nutrient absorption, weakness and disease in the host.

• viruses

• fungi

• helminths

• bacteria