Question

8 multiple choice 5 points
the suffix -poietin means:
immatu re cell
a process; being or having
condition of standing still
a substance that forms
9 multiple choice 5 points
the medical term for the removal of the spleen is
s pleenomegaly.
s pleenetomy.
splenectomy.
splenomegaly.
10 multiple choice 5 points
which of these are proteins produced by t cells?
antitoxins and antigens
suppressor cells
gamma globulins
interferons and interleukins

Explanation:

• Question 8: The suffix -poietin refers to a substance that forms. For example, erythropoietin is a substance that forms red blood cells.
• Question 9: The medical term for the removal of an organ typically ends with -ectomy. Splenectomy is the removal of the spleen. Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen.
• Question 10: T - cells produce interferons and interleukins. Antitoxins are produced by B - cells, antigens are substances that trigger an immune response (not produced by T - cells in the context of being a product for this question), suppressor cells (regulatory T - cells) are a type of T - cell, not a protein they produce, and gamma globulins are a type of antibody (produced by B - cells).

Answer:

1. D. a substance that forms
2. C. splenectomy
3. D. Interferons and interleukins