Question 1

________ enable the immune system to launch a faster, stronger response to a previously encountered antigen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma cells 
B)  Memory cells 
C)  Helper T cells 
D)  NK cells 
E)  Pathogenic cells 
A)  Plasma cells 
B)  Memory cells 
C)  Helper T cells 
D)  NK cells 
E)  Pathogenic cells B

Question 2

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label F represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  complement binding site 
B)  antigen binding site 
C)  antigenic determinant sites 
D)  macrophage binding site 
E)  antibodies 
A)  complement binding site 
B)  antigen binding site 
C)  antigenic determinant sites 
D)  macrophage binding site 
E)  antibodies B

Question 3

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytosis of the antigen. 
B)  that lymphocyte's ability to produce antibodies. 
C)  antigen recognition. 
D)  the ability of the lymphocyte to present antigen. 
E)  agglutination of the antigen. 
A)  phagocytosis of the antigen. 
B)  that lymphocyte's ability to produce antibodies. 
C)  antigen recognition. 
D)  the ability of the lymphocyte to present antigen. 
E)  agglutination of the antigen. C

Question 4

The clumping of red blood cells, which occurs when incompatible blood types are mixed, is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  agglutination. 
B)  opsonization. 
C)  sensitization. 
D)  precipitation. 
E)  immunological surveillance. 
A)  agglutination. 
B)  opsonization. 
C)  sensitization. 
D)  precipitation. 
E)  immunological surveillance.

Question 5

Immunity that results from antibodies ingested from breast milk is which type of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  naturally acquired active immunity 
B)  naturally acquired passive immunity 
C)  artificially induced active immunity 
D)  artificially induced passive immunity 
E)  innate (nonspecific) immunity 
A)  naturally acquired active immunity 
B)  naturally acquired passive immunity 
C)  artificially induced active immunity 
D)  artificially induced passive immunity 
E)  innate (nonspecific) immunity

Question 6

Which of the following occurs in exocrine secretions and functions to attack pathogens before they enter body tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA 
B)  IgD 
C)  IgE 
D)  IgF 
E)  IgM 
A)  IgA 
B)  IgD 
C)  IgE 
D)  IgF 
E)  IgM

Question 7

The role of the spleen is slightly different from other lymph organs because it

Accepted Answer

A)  produces antibodies. 
B)  produces memory cells. 
C)  filters blood. 
D)  filters lymph. 
E)  contains lymphocytes. 
A)  produces antibodies. 
B)  produces memory cells. 
C)  filters blood. 
D)  filters lymph. 
E)  contains lymphocytes.

Question 8

Which of the following function in immunological surveillance?

Accepted Answer

A)  NK cells 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  plasma cells 
D)  B cells 
E)  regulatory T cells 
A)  NK cells 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  plasma cells 
D)  B cells 
E)  regulatory T cells

Question 9

A child born with the inability to develop either cell- or antibody-mediated immunity is diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS. 
B)  SIDS. 
C)  MS. 
D)  IDDM. 
E)  SCID. 
A)  AIDS. 
B)  SIDS. 
C)  MS. 
D)  IDDM. 
E)  SCID.

Question 10

Which of the following stimulates the production of blood cells in red bone marrow and of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues and organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Il-1 
B)  TNFs 
C)  Tc cells 
D)  B cells 
E)  CSFs 
A)  Il-1 
B)  TNFs 
C)  Tc cells 
D)  B cells 
E)  CSFs

Question 11

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label C represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains 
A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains

Question 12

Immunoglobulins that can bind to antigens, stimulating basophils and mast cells, are called ________ antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A)  IgD 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgM 
D)  IgA 
E)  IgG 
A)  IgD 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgM 
D)  IgA 
E)  IgG

Question 13

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA/occurs in endocrine secretions 
B)  IgD/largest and most diverse 
C)  IgE/accelerates inflammation 
D)  IgG/occurs in tears and saliva 
E)  IgM/stimulates release of histamine 
A)  IgA/occurs in endocrine secretions 
B)  IgD/largest and most diverse 
C)  IgE/accelerates inflammation 
D)  IgG/occurs in tears and saliva 
E)  IgM/stimulates release of histamine

Question 14

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells and platelets as well as vast stores of iron. 
B)  lymphocytes, which initiate immune responses. 
C)  eosinophils, which engage in immune surveillance. 
D)  lymphocytes, which act as stationary phagocytes. 
E)  antibodies that remain in reserve for the next antigen encounter. 
A)  red blood cells and platelets as well as vast stores of iron. 
B)  lymphocytes, which initiate immune responses. 
C)  eosinophils, which engage in immune surveillance. 
D)  lymphocytes, which act as stationary phagocytes. 
E)  antibodies that remain in reserve for the next antigen encounter.

Question 15

Which property of immunity exists when the plasma membrane of each T cell and B cell has receptors that will bind only one particular type of antigen, ignoring all other types of antigens?

Accepted Answer

A)  specificity 
B)  memory 
C)  versatility 
D)  tolerance 
E)  innate immunity 
A)  specificity 
B)  memory 
C)  versatility 
D)  tolerance 
E)  innate immunity

Question 16

In the condition called ________, interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphadenopathy 
B)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  mononucleosis 
E)  lymphedema 
A)  lymphadenopathy 
B)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  mononucleosis 
E)  lymphedema

Question 17

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

Accepted Answer

A)  kills the target cell by disrupting its metabolism. 
B)  produces antibodies in lymph glands. 
C)  is a group of genes that codes for CD4 markers. 
D)  is a membrane protein that can display foreign antigens. 
E)  is the antigen found on bacteria that stimulates an immune response. 
A)  kills the target cell by disrupting its metabolism. 
B)  produces antibodies in lymph glands. 
C)  is a group of genes that codes for CD4 markers. 
D)  is a membrane protein that can display foreign antigens. 
E)  is the antigen found on bacteria that stimulates an immune response.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a Type IV allergy?

Accepted Answer

A)  itchy rash that follows contact with poison ivy 
B)  hay fever 
C)  anaphylaxis 
D)  cross reactions that occur following the transfusion of an incompatible blood type 
E)  phagocytosis cannot remove antigen-antibody complexes, leading to inflammation and tissue damage 
A)  itchy rash that follows contact with poison ivy 
B)  hay fever 
C)  anaphylaxis 
D)  cross reactions that occur following the transfusion of an incompatible blood type 
E)  phagocytosis cannot remove antigen-antibody complexes, leading to inflammation and tissue damage

Question 19

________ are macrophages found in and around blood channels in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mast cells 
B)  Monocytes 
C)  Microglia 
D)  Kupffer cells 
E)  Neutrophils 
A)  Mast cells 
B)  Monocytes 
C)  Microglia 
D)  Kupffer cells 
E)  Neutrophils

Question 20

Splenic blood vessels and lymphatic vessels connect with the spleen at the

Accepted Answer

A)  sinus. 
B)  medulla. 
C)  hilum. 
D)  cortex. 
E)  capsule. 
A)  sinus. 
B)  medulla. 
C)  hilum. 
D)  cortex. 
E)  capsule.

________ enable the immune system to launch a faster, stronger response to a previously encountered antigen.

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label F represent?

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with

The clumping of red blood cells, which occurs when incompatible blood types are mixed, is an example of

Immunity that results from antibodies ingested from breast milk is which type of immunity?

Which of the following occurs in exocrine secretions and functions to attack pathogens before they enter body tissues?

The role of the spleen is slightly different from other lymph organs because it

Which of the following function in immunological surveillance?

A child born with the inability to develop either cell- or antibody-mediated immunity is diagnosed with

Which of the following stimulates the production of blood cells in red bone marrow and of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues and organs?

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label C represent?

Immunoglobulins that can bind to antigens, stimulating basophils and mast cells, are called ________ antibodies.

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

Which property of immunity exists when the plasma membrane of each T cell and B cell has receptors that will bind only one particular type of antigen, ignoring all other types of antigens?

In the condition called ________, interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

Which of the following is an example of a Type IV allergy?

________ are macrophages found in and around blood channels in the liver.

Splenic blood vessels and lymphatic vessels connect with the spleen at the

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Exam 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

________ enable the immune system to launch a faster, stronger response to a previously encountered antigen.

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label F represent?

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with

The clumping of red blood cells, which occurs when incompatible blood types are mixed, is an example of

Immunity that results from antibodies ingested from breast milk is which type of immunity?

Which of the following occurs in exocrine secretions and functions to attack pathogens before they enter body tissues?

The role of the spleen is slightly different from other lymph organs because it

Which of the following function in immunological surveillance?

A child born with the inability to develop either cell- or antibody-mediated immunity is diagnosed with

Which of the following stimulates the production of blood cells in red bone marrow and of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues and organs?

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label C represent?

Immunoglobulins that can bind to antigens, stimulating basophils and mast cells, are called ________ antibodies.

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

Which property of immunity exists when the plasma membrane of each T cell and B cell has receptors that will bind only one particular type of antigen, ignoring all other types of antigens?

In the condition called ________, interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

Which of the following is an example of a Type IV allergy?

________ are macrophages found in and around blood channels in the liver.

Splenic blood vessels and lymphatic vessels connect with the spleen at the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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