Hematology Quiz on Blood Components and Cells

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What does the term 'leukocytopenia' refer to?

Abnormal increase of clot-forming cells

Increase in white blood cells

Condition of normal white blood cell count

Decrease in white blood cells (correct)

Which of the following accurately describes 'erythrocytosis'?

Increase in red blood cells (correct)

Condition of blood clots

Decrease in white blood cells

Decrease in red blood cells

What is the main focus of a hematologist?

Kidney diseases

Diseases of blood (correct)

Diseases of the urinary system

Inflammation of tissues

Which term describes the abnormal decrease in the number of platelets?

Thrombocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'polyuria' indicate?

Too much urination Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'haematoma' refer to?

Collection of blood outside a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the role of lymphocytes?

A type of white blood cell produced by the lymphatic system Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'dysuria' refer to?

Pain during urination Signup and view all the answers

Which term means the science of studying the kidneys?

Nephrology Signup and view all the answers

What does '-uria' signify in medical terminology?

Condition of urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for the study of the heart?

Cardiology Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an enlarged heart?

Cardiomegaly Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart?

Myocarditis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an ultrasound that evaluates heart structure and movement?

Echocardiography Signup and view all the answers

What does the medical term 'atherosclerosis' refer to?

Hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medical terms describes an accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel?

Atheroma Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the recording of electrical waves given off by the heart?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

Which condition best describes inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?

Endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the formation of new blood vessels?

Angiogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a specialist in the study of diseases of the heart?

Cardiologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-penia' in medical terminology?

Decrease or not enough Signup and view all the answers

Which condition signifies an increase in the number of platelets?

Thrombocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nephropathy' indicate?

Disease of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a decrease in the number of white blood cells?

Leukopenia Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'lymph/o' denote?

Fluid or water Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by 'oliguria'?

Abnormally low amount of urine Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'endo-' signify?

Inside Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with the study of tissues?

Histology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates inflammation of the kidney?

Nephr/itis Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'haematuria' indicate?

Blood in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'angio/graphy' specifically refer to?

A procedure to create recordings of blood vessel structures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes the process of making recordings of EKG/ECG using electricity?

Electr/o/cardi/o/graphy Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct medical term that refers to an inflammation of the heart’s muscle coat.

Myo/carditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 'cardi/o/logist' within medical practice?

They specialize in diseases of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What condition does the term 'ather/o/sclerosis' represent?

Hardening of the artery walls due to plaque buildup Signup and view all the answers

Which term correctly describes the accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel?

Atheroma Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of 'Endo/carditis' if left untreated?

Infection leading to heart valve damage Signup and view all the answers

Which process is referred to by the term 'Echo/cardiogram'?

An ultrasound evaluation of heart structure and movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Athero' signify in medical terminology?

Fatty substance Signup and view all the answers

What should a physician request for a radiological assessment to evaluate?

Blood vessel structures and conditions Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the hardening of an artery due to fatty substances?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?

Endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary investigation used to record electrical activity of the heart?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the enlargement of the heart due to disease?

Cardiomegaly Signup and view all the answers

What incorrect assumption might one make about the term 'angiogenesis'?

It is synonymous with atherogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the process of imaging blood vessels?

Angiography Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cardiology' specifically refer to?

The study of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is not associated with blood vessel conditions?

Erythrocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by the term 'myocarditis'?

Inflammation of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process of using an ultrasound to assess the functionality of the heart?

Echocardiography Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'thrombocytosis' indicate?

Increase in the number of platelets Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is defined by the term 'nephroptosis'?

Prolapsed kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'leukocytopenia' imply about white blood cell counts?

Decrease in white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term accurately describes the study of tissues?

Histology Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oliguria' denote in relation to urine production?

Decreased urine output Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'haematoma' refer to?

Collection of blood outside a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the decrease in red blood cells?

Erythrocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'dysuria' describe?

Painful or difficult urination Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-osis' in medical terminology?

An abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an increase in white blood cells?

Leukocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term describes the accumulation of fatty material in a blood vessel wall?

Atheroma Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'atherosclerosis' specifically refer to?

Hardening of arteries due to fatty substances Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What condition is specifically described by the term 'myocarditis'?

Inflammation of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term indicates a specialist who studies diseases of the heart?

Cardiologist Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-logy' signify in medical terms?

Study of Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions could result from untreated endocarditis?

Heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is 'angiogenesis' defined as?

Formation of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an ultrasound examination that provides information about heart structure and movements?

Echocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term describes a condition characterized by the swelling due to inflammatory processes in blood vessels?

Vasculitis Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nephropathy' specifically refer to?

Disease of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a collection of blood outside the blood vessel?

Haematoma Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thrombocytopenia' indicate?

Decrease in the number of platelets Signup and view all the answers

What condition is defined by an abnormal decrease in red blood cells?

Erythrocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes 'lymphocytes'?

They originate in the lymphatic system. Signup and view all the answers

What is identified by the suffix '-cytosis' in medical terminology?

An increase in cell numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to pain during urination?

Dysuria Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term relates to glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream?

Endocrine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oliguria' signify?

Abnormally low amount of urine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'haematuria' specifically refer to?

Blood present in urine Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by an increase in the number of thrombocytes?

Thrombocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which term defines the degeneration of kidney function commonly seen in diabetes?

Nephropathy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'leukocytosis' refer to?

Abnormal increase in white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is specifically related to an abnormally low amount of urine production?

Oliguria Signup and view all the answers

The term 'haematuria' is used to describe which condition?

Blood in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-penia' signify in medical terminology?

Condition of decrease Signup and view all the answers

Which term specifically refers to the formation of blood cells?

Hemopoiesis Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what does 'lymphocyte' refer to?

A type of white blood cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nephr/o/ptosis' indicate in medical terms?

Prolapsed kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'endo-' denote in relation to glands?

To secrete inside Signup and view all the answers

What process is described by the term 'angiogenesis'?

Formation of new blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the pathological condition characterized by the hardening of blood vessel walls due to fatty deposits?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'electrocardiogram'?

Recording of electrical waves from the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term refers to a specialist who studies diseases of the heart?

Cardiologist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myocarditis' refer to?

Inflammation of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the term 'endocarditis'?

Inflammation of the heart's inner lining Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the use of ultrasound to assess cardiac structure?

Echocardiography Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by an accumulation of fatty material in the walls of blood vessels?

Atheroma Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the study of blood vessels?

Angiology Signup and view all the answers

What process is used to create a recording of electrical activity using electrodes placed on the body?

Electrocardiography Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Components

Haemat/ology is the study of blood.
Haemat/ologist is a medical professional specialized in blood-related diseases.
Haemo/poeisis refers to the formation of blood cells.
Haemo/rrahge signifies blood loss.
Haematoma is a collection of blood outside a blood vessel.

Blood Cell Types

Red Blood Cells (RBC) are also known as Erythrocytes.
White Blood Cells (WBC) are also known as Leukocytes.
Thrombocytes (Platelets) are responsible for blood clotting; Thromb/o means blood clot.

Blood Cell Count Variations

penia means "not enough" and indicates a decrease in the number of cells.
Leuk/o/cyt/o/penia (leukopenia) signifies a decrease in white blood cells.
Thromb/o/cyt/o/penia indicates an abnormally low number of platelets.
Erythr/o/cyt/o/penia represents a decrease in red blood cells.

Increased Blood Cell Count

-osis indicates an increase in the number of blood cells.
Leuk/o/cytosis denotes an increase in white blood cells.
Erythr/o/cyt/osis indicates an increase in red blood cells.
Thromb/o/cyt/osis signifies an increase in the number of platelets.

Lymphatic System

Lymph/o relates to the lymphatic system.
Lympha is Latin for water or liquid.
Lymph/o/cyte is a type of white blood cell produced by the lymphatic system.

Histology

Hist/o = Tissue
Hist/o/logy is the study of tissues.
Hist/o/logist is a specialist in the study of tissues.
Hist/o/cyte is a tissue cell.

Urinary System

Nephr/o = Kidney
Nephr/ology refers to the study of the kidney.
Nephr/o/ptosis means a prolapsed (fallen) kidney.
Nephr/itis indicates inflammation of the kidney.
Nephro/pathy indicates a disease of the kidney.

-uria means a condition of urine.
Poly/uria signifies excessive urination.
Olig/uria indicates an abnormally low amount of urine.
Dys/uria refers to painful urination.
Haemat/uria indicates blood in the urine.

Endocrinology

Endo- = Inside
Endo/crine relates to glands that secrete hormones inside the body into the bloodstream.

Cardiovascular System

Cardi/o(card/o) = Heart
Cardi/o/logy is the study of the heart.
Cardi/o/megaly indicates an enlarged heart.
Cardi/o/logist is a specialist in heart diseases.

Heart Layers

Endo/carditis signifies inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
Myo/carditis refers to inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart.

Heart Investigations

Electr/o/cardi/o/gram (EKG or ECG) records electrical waves produced by the heart.
Electr/o/cardi/o/graphy is the process of recording an EKG/ECG using electricity.
Echo/cardiogram is an ultrasound that provides structural and movement information of the heart.

Blood Vessels

Angi/o = Vessel
Angio/graphy involves visualizing blood vessels.
Angio/gram is an image of blood vessels.
Angio/genesis refers to the formation of new blood vessels.

Atherosclerosis

Athero means fatty substances.
Sclerosis indicates hardening.
Athero/sclerosis is a condition of hardening of arteries due to fatty deposits.

Atheroma

Atheroma is the medical term for the accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel causing swelling.

Blood and Blood Cells

Hematology: Study of blood
Hematologist: A physician specializing in blood diseases
Hemopoiesis: Blood cell formation
Hemorrhage: Blood loss, bleeding
Hematoma: Collection of blood outside of a blood vessel
Erythrocytes: Red blood cells (RBC)
Leukocytes: White blood cells (WBC)
Thrombocytes: Platelets
Thromb/o: Refers to blood clots
-penia: Suffix meaning a decrease or deficiency
Leukopenia: Low white blood cell count
Thrombocytopenia: Low platelet count
Erythrocytopenia: Low red blood cell count
-osis: Suffix meaning condition of an increased number
Leukocytosis: High white blood cell count
Erythrocytosis: High red blood cell count
Thrombocytosis: High platelet count
Lymphocyte: A type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system
Lymph/o: Refers to the lymphatic system
Hist/o: Refers to tissue
Histology: Study of tissues
Histologist: One who studies tissues
Histocyte: Tissue cell

Urinary System

Nephr/o: Refers to the kidney
Nephrology: Study of the kidney
Nephroptosis: Prolapsed (fallen) kidney
Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney
Nephropathy: Disease of the kidney
-uria: Refers to urine
Polyuria: Excessive urination
Oliguria: Abnormally low urine output
Dysuria: Painful urination
Hematuria: Blood in the urine

Heart & Blood Vessels

Cardi/o (card/o): Refers to the heart
Cardiology: Study of the heart
Cardiomegaly: Enlarged heart
Cardiologist: A heart disease specialist
Endocarditis: Inner lining of the heart inflammation
Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Recording of electrical waves in the heart
Electrocardiography: Process of recording an EKG
Echocardiogram: Ultrasound that provides information about the heart's structure and function
Angi/o: Refers to a vessel
Angiography: X-ray imaging of blood vessels
Angiogram: Image produced by angiography
Angiogenesis: Formation of new blood vessels
Athero/sclerosis: Hardening of arteries due to fatty substance buildup
Atheroma: A fatty deposit within the wall of a blood vessel

Blood and Blood Cell Terms

Haematology is the study of blood
Haematologist is a doctor specializing in blood diseases
Haemopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cells
Haemorrhage is blood loss
Haematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel
Erythrocytes are red blood cells (RBCs)
Leukocytes are white blood cells (WBCs)
Thrombocytes are platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.

Number of Blood Cells

-penia indicates a deficiency or decrease
Leukopenia is a deficiency of WBCs
Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in platelet number
Erythrocytopenia is a decrease in RBCs
-osis indicates an increase or condition
Leukocytosis is an increase in WBCs
Erythrocytosis is an increase in RBCs
Thrombocytosis is an increase in platelet number

Lymphatic System

Lymphocyte is a type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system.

Tissue

Histology is the study of tissues.
Histologist is a specialist in the study of tissues.
Histocyte is a tissue cell.

Urinary System

Nephro refers to the kidney.
Nephrology is the study of kidney function
Nephroptosis is a condition of the kidney falling or prolapsing
Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney.
Nephropathy is kidney disease.

Urinary Components

-uria refers to urine
Polyuria is excessive urination.
Oliguria is an abnormally low amount of urine.
Dysuria is painful urination.
Haematuria is blood in the urine.

Endocrine System

Endocrine refers to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiology is the study of the heart.
Cardiologist is a doctor specializing in heart disease.
Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart.

Layers of the Heart

Endocarditis is inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
Myocarditis is inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart.

Heart Investigations

Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a recording of electrical waves generated by the heart.
Electrocardiography is the process of recording an EKG.
Echocardiogram uses ultrasound to assess the structure and movement of the heart.

Blood Vessel Terms

Angio refers to a vessel.
Angiography is imaging of blood vessels.
Angiogram is an image of blood vessels.
Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels.

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty substances build up in the walls of blood vessels, causing hardening of the vessel.
Atheroma is a localized swelling in a blood vessel due to fatty material accumulation.

Blood

Hematology is the study of blood.
Hematologist is a doctor who specializes in blood diseases.
Hematopoiesis is the formation of blood cells.
Hemorrhage is blood loss.
Hematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessel.

Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells (RBC): Erythrocytes
White Blood Cells (WBC): Leukocytes
Thrombocytes (Platelets): Thromb/o means blood clot

Blood Cell Conditions

Penia means deficiency
Leukopenia: Decrease in WBCs
Thrombocytopenia: Decrease in platelets
Erythrocytopenia: Decrease in RBCs
Osis means an increase in number
Leukocytosis: Increase in WBCs
Erythrocytosis: Increase in RBCs
Thrombocytosis: Increase in platelets

Lymphatic system

Lympho means lymphatic system
Lympha means water or liquid
Lymphocyte: A type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system

Tissue

Histo means tissue
Histology: The study of tissues
Histologist: One who studies tissues
Histocyte: A tissue cell

Urinary system

Nephro means kidney
Nephrology: The study of the kidney
Nephroptosis: Dropped kidney
Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney
Nephropathy: Diseases of the kidney

Urine

Uria means urine
Polyuria: Too much urination
Oliguria: Low amount of urine
Dysuria: Pain during urination
Hematuria: Blood in the urine

Endocrine

Endo means inside
Endocrine: Glands that secrete hormones into blood circulation

Cardiology

Cardio (or card) means heart
Cardiology: Study of the heart
Cardiomegaly: Enlarged heart
Cardiologist: Doctor who specializes in heart conditions

Heart Layers

Endocarditis: inflammation of the heart's inner lining
Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle

Heart Investigations

Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Provides a record of electrical waves in the heart
Electrocardiography: Process of making a recording of the ECG using electricity
Echocardiogram: Ultrasound imaging of the heart

Blood Vessels

Angio means vessel
Angiography: Diagnostic tool that uses dye to visualize blood vessels
Angiogram: Image of blood vessels taken during an angiogram
Angiogenesis: Formation of new blood vessels

Atherosclerosis

Athero means fatty substances
Sclerosis means hardening
Atherosclerosis: Hardening of arteries caused by fatty material

Atheroma

Accumulation of fatty material in the wall of a blood vessel causing swelling

Angiogenesis: The formation of new blood vessels
Angiogram: A record of the blood vessels, produced by angiography

Blood

Hematology: study of blood
Hematologist: doctor specializing in diseases of blood
Hematopoiesis: formation of blood cells
Hemorrhage: blood loss
Hematoma: collection of blood outside a blood vessel

Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells (RBC): Erythrocytes
White Blood Cells (WBC): Leukocytes
Thrombocytes (Platelets): Thromb/o = blood clot

Blood Cell Conditions

Penia = decrease, not enough
Leukopenia: decrease in white blood cells
Thrombocytopenia: decrease in platelets
Erythrocytopenia: decrease in red blood cells
Osis = condition of increased number
Leukocytosis: increase in white blood cells
Erythrocytosis: increase in red blood cells
Thrombocytosis: increase in platelets
Lymphocyte: a type of WBC produced by the lymphatic system

Tissue

Histology: study of tissues
Histologist: one who studies tissues
Histocyte: a tissue cell

Kidney

Nephro = Kidney
Nephrology: science of studying the kidney
Nephroptosis: prolapsed (fallen) kidney
Nephritis: inflammation of the kidney
Nephropathy: disease of the kidney

Urine

Uria = (condition of) urine
Polyuria: excessive urination
Oliguria: abnormally low amount of urine
Dysuria: pain during urination
Hematuria: blood in the urine

Heart

Cardio (card/o) = Heart
Cardiology: study of the heart
Cardiomegaly: enlarged heart
Cardiologist: specialist in heart diseases

Heart Layers

Endocarditis: inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
Myocarditis: inflammation of the muscle coat of the heart

Heart Investigations

Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): record of electrical waves given off by the heart
Electrocardiography: process of making a recording of EKG/ECG using electricity
Echocardiogram: ultrasound with information about the heart's structure and movements

Blood Vessels

Angio = vessel
Angiography, angiogram: radiological assessment of blood vessels
Angiogenesis: formation of blood vessels

Atherosclerosis

Athero: fatty substances
Sclerosis: hardening
Atheroma: accumulation of fatty material causing swelling in a blood vessel wall

Surgical Interventions

Angioplasty: surgical widening of a narrowed blood vessel
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): surgical procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries
Stent: tubular device used to keep a blood vessel open after angioplasty

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Test your knowledge on the components of blood and the various types of blood cells. This quiz covers important terminology and concepts related to hematology, including blood cell formation and counts. Strengthen your understanding of the vital roles that different blood cells play in the human body.