Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

The spleen acts as a reservoir for blood and salvages iron from the hemoglobin of worn-out red blood cells.

Severe combined immune deficiency is an example of an acquired immune deficiency.

Explain the two types of lymphoma, and list the signs and symptoms of lymphoma.

Explain how blood capillaries and lymph capillaries are similar.

Explain the location and function of the tonsils.

Dendritic cells are produced in the bone marrow and can be found in the blood, skin, or lining of the digestive tract.

Explain the functions of macrophages in the immune system.

Nonspecific immunity is also called humoral immunity.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Small filtering structures to which afferent lymph vessels carry lymph

Which of the following is not part of nonspecific immunity?

The palatine tonsils are also known as the adenoids.

Tears and the mucous membrane of the respiratory system can function as part of the body's nonspecific immune system.

Which of the following is not true of antibodies?

"Lifelong" immunity would most likely be natural or artificial active immunity.

Both lymph capillaries and blood capillaries are made up of loose-fitting endothelium cells to allow material to move in and out easily.

B cells reach maturity in the thymus gland.

Efferent vessels deliver lymph to a lymph node where damaged cells and bacteria are removed.

Macrophages and dendritic cells are considered antigen-presenting cells.

Give an example of a congenital immune deficiency.

Interstitial fluid that enters the lymphatic system is called lymph.