Question 1

Which of the following organs does NOT contain lymphatic tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  lingual tonsils 
D)  thymus 
E)  pharyngeal tonsils. 
A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  lingual tonsils 
D)  thymus 
E)  pharyngeal tonsils.

Question 2

Histamine and leukotrienes are released from

Accepted Answer

A)  basophils and mast cells. 
B)  eosinophils and basophils. 
C)  neutrophils and lymphocytes. 
D)  macrophages and microphages. 
E)  phagocytes. 
A)  basophils and mast cells. 
B)  eosinophils and basophils. 
C)  neutrophils and lymphocytes. 
D)  macrophages and microphages. 
E)  phagocytes.

Question 3

Match the type of cell with its function.
-mast cell

Accepted Answer

A) first cell to enter infected tissue 
B) will become macrophage in tissue 
C) lyses tumor and virus-infected cells 
D) cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection 
E) nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation 
A) first cell to enter infected tissue 
B) will become macrophage in tissue 
C) lyses tumor and virus-infected cells 
D) cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection 
E) nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation

Question 4

A child is born with a congenital disease that results in total loss of B cells. Which of the following would be a consequence of this immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  no lymphokine production 
B)  lack of antibody formation 
C)  nonfunctioning complement system 
D)  inability to form any type of memory cell 
E)  no antigens on the cells 
A)  no lymphokine production 
B)  lack of antibody formation 
C)  nonfunctioning complement system 
D)  inability to form any type of memory cell 
E)  no antigens on the cells

Question 5

Cell-mediated immunity would be least effective against

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor cells. 
B)  virally infected cells. 
C)  intracellular bacteria. 
D)  extracellular antigens. 
E)  intracellular parasites. 
A)  tumor cells. 
B)  virally infected cells. 
C)  intracellular bacteria. 
D)  extracellular antigens. 
E)  intracellular parasites.

Question 6

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotoxic T cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  delayed hypersensitivity cells. 
D)  macrophages. 
E)  mast cells. 
A)  cytotoxic T cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  delayed hypersensitivity cells. 
D)  macrophages. 
E)  mast cells.

Question 7

Lymph nodules are

Accepted Answer

A)  small, bean-shaped structures. 
B)  the site of erythrocyte production. 
C)  located in the loose connective tissue of the digestive system. 
D)  composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla. 
E)  connected together in a series. 
A)  small, bean-shaped structures. 
B)  the site of erythrocyte production. 
C)  located in the loose connective tissue of the digestive system. 
D)  composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla. 
E)  connected together in a series.

Question 8

The white pulp of the spleen

Accepted Answer

A)  contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response. 
B)  filters lymph as it flows through the spleen. 
C)  destroys defective red blood cells. 
D)  stimulates immune responses, filter lymph, and destroys defective red blood cells. 
A)  contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response. 
B)  filters lymph as it flows through the spleen. 
C)  destroys defective red blood cells. 
D)  stimulates immune responses, filter lymph, and destroys defective red blood cells.

Question 9

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-provide protection against extracellular antigens

Accepted Answer

A) innate immunity 
B) antibody-mediated immunity 
C) cell-mediated immunity 
D) both antibody and cell-mediated immunity 
E) innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity 
A) innate immunity 
B) antibody-mediated immunity 
C) cell-mediated immunity 
D) both antibody and cell-mediated immunity 
E) innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity

Question 10

Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotoxic 
B)  antigenic 
C)  cytokinetic 
D)  basophilic 
E)  antitoxic 
A)  cytotoxic 
B)  antigenic 
C)  cytokinetic 
D)  basophilic 
E)  antitoxic

Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately describes the thymus gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  The thymus gland lacks a capsule. 
B)  The thymus gland contains many reticular fibers. 
C)  The thymus gland decreases in size after age 60. 
D)  Lymphocytes are found only in the medulla of the thymus gland. 
E)  The thymus increases in size with aging. 
A)  The thymus gland lacks a capsule. 
B)  The thymus gland contains many reticular fibers. 
C)  The thymus gland decreases in size after age 60. 
D)  Lymphocytes are found only in the medulla of the thymus gland. 
E)  The thymus increases in size with aging.

Which of the following organs does NOT contain lymphatic tissue?

Histamine and leukotrienes are released from

Match the type of cell with its function. -mast cell

A child is born with a congenital disease that results in total loss of B cells. Which of the following would be a consequence of this immunodeficiency?

Cell-mediated immunity would be least effective against

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

Lymph nodules are

The white pulp of the spleen

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -provide protection against extracellular antigens

Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the thymus gland?

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Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Which of the following organs does NOT contain lymphatic tissue?

Histamine and leukotrienes are released from

Match the type of cell with its function. -mast cell

A child is born with a congenital disease that results in total loss of B cells. Which of the following would be a consequence of this immunodeficiency?

Cell-mediated immunity would be least effective against

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

Lymph nodules are

The white pulp of the spleen

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -provide protection against extracellular antigens

Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the thymus gland?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolytes, and Acidbase Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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