Exam 10: Blood and Lymphatic System

Write the correct abbreviation for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:

The thymus is also considered to be one of the endocrine glands.

Mixing incompatible blood groups leads to agglutination.

IgG is the first antibody produced in response to bacterial infections.

The process of clumping together,as of blood cells that are incompatible,is called ________.

Write the correct abbreviation for complete blood count:

Humoral immunity is a major defense against:

Explain why typing and crossmatching are done prior to a patient receiving a transfusion.

The clear,yellowish fluid that separates from the clot when blood clots is:

Platelets are commonly called:

Write the correct abbreviation for antinuclear antibodies:

An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign proteins or other substances is called ________.

Write the correct meaning for RIA:

Write the correct meaning for PT:

In the term lymphadenitis,the root aden means :

In the term hemochromatosis,the root chromat means :

A condition of too many red blood cells is termed:

Transportation of oxygen may be compromised by the decrease of:

Write the correct meaning for WBC:

The reaction of the body to foreign substances and the means by which it protects the body is known as a/an: