MDCA 1343 MODULE 2 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
Immunity - Answers Body's ability to resist infections and diseases.
Fomite - Answers Inanimate object that can transmit infections.
Natural Killer (NK) cells - Answers Type of lymphocyte that attacks infected cells.
B cells - Answers Lymphocytes that produce antibodies.
T cells - Answers Lymphocytes involved in cell-mediated immunity.
IgM - Answers First antibody produced in response to infection.
IgA - Answers Antibody found in mucosal areas and secretions.
IgG - Answers Most abundant antibody in blood and extracellular fluid.
Macrophage - Answers Large phagocytic cell that engulfs pathogens.
Neutrophils - Answers White blood cells that respond quickly to infection.
Erythroblast - Answers Immature red blood cell in the bone marrow.
Erythrocyte - Answers Mature red blood cell that carries oxygen.
Thalassemia - Answers Genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin production.
Myocardium - Answers Muscle layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
Endocardium - Answers Inner lining of the heart chambers.
Epicardium - Answers Outer layer of the heart wall.
Aortic semilunar valve - Answers Valve between the left ventricle and aorta.
Pulmonary semilunar valve - Answers Valve between right ventricle and pulmonary artery.
Tricuspid valve - Answers Valve between right atrium and right ventricle.
Bicuspid valve - Answers Valve between left atrium and left ventricle.
LDL - Answers Low-density lipoprotein, known as 'bad' cholesterol.
HDL - Answers High-density lipoprotein, known as 'good' cholesterol.
Electrocardiogram - Answers Recording of the heart's electrical activity.
Electrocardiograph - Answers Device used to record the electrocardiogram.
Antihistamine - Answers Medication that counteracts allergic reactions.
Diuretic - Answers Medication that promotes urine production.
Anticoagulant - Answers Substance that prevents blood clotting.
Coagulation - Answers Process of blood clot formation.
Agglutination - Answers Clumping of cells in response to antibodies.
Vasodilator - Answers Substance that dilates blood vessels.
Peak flow meter - Answers Device measuring airflow in the lungs.
Spirometer - Answers Instrument measuring lung capacity and function.
Varices - Answers Enlarged veins, often in the esophagus.
Varix - Answers Singular form of varices, an enlarged vein.
Saphenous Vein - Answers Longest vein in the body, located in the leg.
Brachiocephalic Vein - Answers Vein draining blood from the head and arms.
Pedal - Answers Relating to the foot or feet.
Femoral - Answers Pertaining to the thigh or femur.
Severe Anemia - Answers Significantly low red blood cell count.
Cerebrovascular accident - Answers Medical term for a stroke.
Pulmonary embolism - Answers Blockage in a pulmonary artery.
Petechia (pl) - Answers Small red or purple spots on the skin.
Arterial Pressure - Answers Pressure of blood in arteries during circulation.
Red Blood Cells - Answers Cells that transport oxygen throughout the body.
Immunity - Answers Body's ability to resist infections and diseases.
Fomite - Answers Inanimate object that can transmit infections.
Natural Killer (NK) cells - Answers Type of lymphocyte that attacks infected cells.
B cells - Answers Lymphocytes that produce antibodies.
T cells - Answers Lymphocytes involved in cell-mediated immunity.
IgM - Answers First antibody produced in response to infection.
IgA - Answers Antibody found in mucosal areas and secretions.
IgG - Answers Most abundant antibody in blood and extracellular fluid.
Macrophage - Answers Large phagocytic cell that engulfs pathogens.
Neutrophils - Answers White blood cells that respond quickly to infection.
Erythroblast - Answers Immature red blood cell in the bone marrow.
Erythrocyte - Answers Mature red blood cell that carries oxygen.
Thalassemia - Answers Genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin production.
Myocardium - Answers Muscle layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
Endocardium - Answers Inner lining of the heart chambers.
Epicardium - Answers Outer layer of the heart wall.
Aortic semilunar valve - Answers Valve between the left ventricle and aorta.
Pulmonary semilunar valve - Answers Valve between right ventricle and pulmonary artery.
Tricuspid valve - Answers Valve between right atrium and right ventricle.
Bicuspid valve - Answers Valve between left atrium and left ventricle.
LDL - Answers Low-density lipoprotein, known as 'bad' cholesterol.
HDL - Answers High-density lipoprotein, known as 'good' cholesterol.
Electrocardiogram - Answers Recording of the heart's electrical activity.
Electrocardiograph - Answers Device used to record the electrocardiogram.
Antihistamine - Answers Medication that counteracts allergic reactions.
Diuretic - Answers Medication that promotes urine production.
Anticoagulant - Answers Substance that prevents blood clotting.
Coagulation - Answers Process of blood clot formation.
Agglutination - Answers Clumping of cells in response to antibodies.
Vasodilator - Answers Substance that dilates blood vessels.
Peak flow meter - Answers Device measuring airflow in the lungs.
Spirometer - Answers Instrument measuring lung capacity and function.
Varices - Answers Enlarged veins, often in the esophagus.
Varix - Answers Singular form of varices, an enlarged vein.
Saphenous Vein - Answers Longest vein in the body, located in the leg.
Brachiocephalic Vein - Answers Vein draining blood from the head and arms.
Pedal - Answers Relating to the foot or feet.
Femoral - Answers Pertaining to the thigh or femur.
Severe Anemia - Answers Significantly low red blood cell count.
Cerebrovascular accident - Answers Medical term for a stroke.
Pulmonary embolism - Answers Blockage in a pulmonary artery.
Petechia (pl) - Answers Small red or purple spots on the skin.
Arterial Pressure - Answers Pressure of blood in arteries during circulation.
Red Blood Cells - Answers Cells that transport oxygen throughout the body.
