Medical Terminology Related to Abnormal Growth and Immune System Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to abnormal growth and the immune system with these questions. Explore key terms on red blood cells, immune disorders, and more.

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Which of the following terms refers to an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells?

Leukocytosis

Thrombocytopenia

Polycythemia

Anemia

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Acute Inflammatory Disease Syndrome

Autoimmune Infection Deficiency Syndrome

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Allergy and Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

Neutrophil

Eosinophil

Monocyte

Thrombocyte

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood?

Leukopenia

Thrombocytopenia

Anemia

Hemophilia

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

Transport oxygen to cells

Produce insulin

Fight infections and diseases

Maintain blood pressure

What is the medical term for an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Hypoglycemia

Hyperthyroidism

Goiter

Hypothyroidism

Which of the following is NOT a primary lymphoid organ?

Spleen

Thymus

Bone Marrow

Lymph Nodes

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the abnormal growth of tissue outside the uterus?

Endometriosis

Fibroids

Cystitis

Ovarian Cancer

What is the medical term for the abnormal backward flow of gastric contents into the esophagus?

Gastritis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastric Ulcer

Hiatal Hernia

#10

Which of the following terms refers to an abnormal increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its cells?

Atrophy

Hyperplasia

Hypertrophy

Metaplasia

#11

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by excessive thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine?

Hyperglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational Diabetes