Introduction to Blood and Immunity

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Match the type of blood cell with its primary function:

Erythrocytes = Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide Leukocytes = Immunity and defense against infection Thrombocytes = Key role in clotting Plasma = Transport nutrients and waste products

Match the type of immunity with its description:

Innate Immunity = Non-specific, inborn defenses Adaptive Immunity = Acquired defense specific to pathogens Cell-mediated Immunity = Directly attacking foreign invaders Humoral Immunity = Producing antibodies

Match the medical term with its definition:

Hematocrit = Proportion of red blood cells in the blood Hemostasis = Process of stopping bleeding Neutropenia = Decrease in the number of neutrophils Immunoglobulin = Antibody proteins protecting against infections

Match the medical root with its meaning:

Hem/o = Blood Erythr/o = Red Thromb/o = Clot Leuk/o = White Signup and view all the answers

Match the disorder with its description:

Anemia = Deficiency of red blood cells Leukemia = Overproduction of white blood cells Autoimmune Diseases = Immune system attacks body’s own cells Immunodeficiency Disorders = Weakened immune system Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of white blood cell with its role:

Eosinophil = Involved in allergic reactions Lymphocyte = Involved in immune response Neutrophil = Fights off infections Basophil = Releases histamine in allergic responses Signup and view all the answers

Match the term to its associated action:

Immunization = Inducing immunity Antigen = Triggers an immune response Antibody = Neutralizes pathogens Thrombosis = Formation of a blood clot Signup and view all the answers

Match the blood component with its composition:

Plasma = 55% of blood volume Red Blood Cells = Oxygen transport White Blood Cells = Defense against infection Platelets = Clotting process Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical terms with their definitions:

Hypersensitivity = An exaggerated immune response to a foreign substance Lymphocyte = A type of red blood cell involved in oxygen transport Prophylaxis = Treatment given or action taken to prevent disease Cytosis = Refers to a normal decrease in the number of cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes/suffixes with their meanings:

Auto- = Prefix meaning 'self.' -globulin = Refers to proteins involved in immune response Lymph/o = Referring to blood cells -cytosis = Refers to a decrease in cell production Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of anemia with the cause:

Iron Deficiency Anemia = Secondary to chronic blood loss Pernicious Anemia = Lack of vitamin B12 Aplastic Anemia = Bone marrow failure Hemolytic Anemia = Destruction of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the symptoms with the corresponding condition:

Fatigue = Common in Iron Deficiency Anemia Dizziness upon standing = Not typically associated with iron overload Headaches = Can indicate anemia or dehydration Skin rash = Typically associated with hypersensitivity reactions Signup and view all the answers

Match the laboratory findings with their significance in Iron Deficiency Anemia:

Low Hemoglobin = Indicates reduced oxygen-carrying capacity Low Ferritin = Reflects depleted iron stores Normal Hematocrit = Often seen in early stages of anemia High Iron levels = Not typically found in iron deficiency conditions Signup and view all the answers

Match the treatment with the condition it addresses:

Ferrous sulfate = Used to treat Iron Deficiency Anemia Epinephrine = Used for anaphylaxis treatment Vitamin B12 supplements = Used for Pernicious Anemia Antihistamines = Used for mild allergic reactions Signup and view all the answers

Match the conditions with their related terms:

Anaphylaxis = Severe allergic reaction Lymphadenopathy = Disease affecting the lymph nodes Leukocytosis = Abnormal increase in white blood cells Autoimmune disease = Condition where the immune system attacks its own tissues Signup and view all the answers

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