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medical asisting review for final exam

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Instrumnt used to seperate blood into its liquid and solid componets:   centrifuge  
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intrument used to count red and white blood cells:   hemacytometer  
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tiny blood vessels which connect arterioles to venules are:   capillaries  
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immunization is accomplished by the administration of:   vaccine  
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addministration of antibodies produced by another individual   passive immunity  
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an aquired resistance to infection   aquired immunity  
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local injury in response to injury and produces local sensation of swelling, redness, heat, and pain   inflamtion  
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which cells has the function to kill parasites   eosinophills  
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a protein that protects the body the body against infecton   antigen  
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this lies mediastinum posterior of the sternum   thymus  
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which cells mature in the thymus   T cells  
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which cells mature in bone marrow   B cells  
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resistant in injuries and diseases caused by specific foreign chemical compounds and pathogens   immunity  
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what count indicates the number of each cell type in a random sample of 100 WBC's   differental  
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a cell of the lymphatic system that participates in the immune response   lymphocyetes  
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disease causing microorganisms   pathogens  
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means for isolating a diseas-causing microorganism for indentification   culturing  
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a test to determine which antibiotic to use for treating aa specific bacteria   sensitivity test  
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a gelatin like substance that containsnutient comparable to human tissue to encourage growth of microorganism   agar  
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medical term for excessive urination   polyuria  
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mechanical process for removing waste products from the blood normally by the kidneys   hemodialysis  
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another name for kidney stones   nepholithiasis  
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what structures are respondsible for carrying urine to the kidneys to the bladder   ureters  
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if found in the urine, it could indicate an infection   WBC  
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a series of X-rays used to demonstrate the function, location, and position of the kidneys and is determined by the presence of dye   IVP  
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foreign material in the enviornment capable of causing immune respoinse in the body   antigen  
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where do bloodcells originate   bone marrow  
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a collective label for T and B immune cells   lymphocytes  
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T cells could be decribed as "the detective"   helper T cells  
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what attaches to B cell and could be describe as: the foot soldiers   immunnoglobulins  
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A WBS that can digest microorganisms and assist reactions   eosinophills  
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changes in the bowel orthe bladder habits, a small sore that won't heal, heal, and unusual bleeding or discharge may be warning symptoms of   cancer  
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which immunoglobulins kill bacteria   IgM  
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chronic systemic imflammatory disease that affects the joints and surrounding muscles and tendons   rheumtoid arthritis  
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chronic disease of unknown origin, in which women are 9 times more likely to obtain and causes inflammation of multiple body parts   lupis erythematosus  
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this can be treated with analgestics for pain, antihistamines for alergetic symptoms, and antidepesantsto improve sleep and irritability   chronic fatuge syndrome  
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this determins which classification the POL is and under which body is regulated   complexity of the test performed  
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formed elements of blood include   platlets, RBC, WBC  
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the average range of RBC's for a women   4.5 - 5.0 million  
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medical termfor surgical puncture into the vein   venipuncture  
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collection of blood just under the skin   hematoma  
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what department would you perfom a thyroid uptake scan   nuclear medicine  
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pregnancy tests are based on the presance or absences of what hormone   HCG  
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normal fasting blood glucose range   80-120  
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normal hematicrit range for men   40-54%  
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what coolor vaccutainer tube do you use when testing PT and PTT   light blue  
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best vein obtain venous sample of blood from   meadian caphalic  
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what commonly used anticoagulant for a blood test   EDTA  
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labs use the urinometer, dipstick, refractometer methods to measure   specific gravity  
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life-preserving service of the kidney is performed by microscopic units   nephrons  
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mechanical process of removing waste products from the blood normaly removed by the kidney is   dialysis  
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major histcompatability complex (MHC) serves as the identification corection "fingerprints" for cells   true  
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mental and emotional health can effect the body's immune response   true  
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active immunity develops when a person creates their own immunity by having the disease   true  
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passive immunity is usually as long lasting immunity   false  
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histamine causes the mucus membrains to secrete and the blood vessels to dilate   true  
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lymph nodes becomes become tender and swollen during periods of infection becuase of edema   false  
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a titer is a blood test used to determine if antibodies are present in a person before a vaccine is given   true  
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a person infected with HIV may carry the virus for 8-10 yyears before symptoms begin the devlop   true  
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a negative ELISA test for HIV antibodies must be confirmed by the western blot test   false  
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HIV is only transmitted durring unprotected sexual intercourse or the sharing of IV needles durring drug use   true  
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opportunistic infections of AIDS are offton resistant to treatment   true  
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health care workers should obtain an immunization against HBV`   true  
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small proteins released by activated lymphocytes, machrophages, and by tissue cells infectet viruses   interferion  
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medical term for circulating antibody   immunoglobulin  
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