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MedicineHealth SciencesGoulds PathophysiologyPractice Set 10
MedicineHealth SciencesGoulds PathophysiologyPractice Set 10Lymphatic System Disorders
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Question 1
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The spleen has a number of important functions, which include:
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lymph production, hematopoiesis, platelet production.
hematopoiesis, destruction of old erythrocytes, blood reservoir.
defense from infection, metabolism of vitamins, platelet production.
lipid metabolism, production of hemoglobin, water absorption.
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Question 2
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The function of the hormones secreted by the thymus gland is to:
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break down old erythrocytes and recycle the hemoglobin.
concentrate the lymph and filter out toxins.
stimulate lymph production.
enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells.
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Question 3
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Malignant neoplasms involving lymphocyte proliferation in the lymph nodes are called:
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lymphomas
myelomas
lymphocytomas
lymphedemas
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Question 4
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The atypical cell that serves as a marker for diagnosing Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:
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monocyte.
Ann Arbor cell
Hodgkin's lymphocyte
Reed-Sternberg cell
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Question 5
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The staging system typically used in determining the stage of the Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:
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Reed-Sternberg system.
sequential staging system.
Ann Arbor system.
differential landmark system.
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Question 6
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One of the reasons non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are harder to treat than Hodgkin's lymphomas is that they:
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tend to be much larger than Hodgkin's lymphomas.
involve multiple nodes and widespread metastases.
are not affected by the newer drug treatments.
are asymptomatic until they reach stage IV.
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Question 7
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Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic disease of unknown etiology occurring in older adults and involving:
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plasma cells.
T cells.
NK cells.
monocytes.
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Question 8
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Elephantiasis, caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels by parasitic worms, is an example of the condition known as:
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plasma cell myeloma.
diverticulitis.
lymphedema.
obstructive vessel disorder.
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Question 9
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A rare illness that involves the overgrowth of lymphoid tissue, although not itself considered a cancer is:
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Castleman disease.
hyperlymphatic disease.
hypolymphatic disease.
Ann Arbor disease.
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Question 10
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Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are increasing in incidence, partly due to the numbers associated with:
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an increase in resistant microorganisms.
an increase in adult obesity.
an increase in high cholesterol levels.
an increase in HIV infections.
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