Question 1

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  multiple sclerosis 
C)  type 1 diabetes mellitus 
D)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
E)  all of the above 
A)  juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  multiple sclerosis 
C)  type 1 diabetes mellitus 
D)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

A normal immune response requires

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages only. 
B)  T cells only. 
C)  B cells only. 
D)  both T and B cells. 
E)  neither T nor B cells. 
A)  macrophages only. 
B)  T cells only. 
C)  B cells only. 
D)  both T and B cells. 
E)  neither T nor B cells. D

Question 3

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are

Accepted Answer

A)  the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. 
B)  the lumbar duct and left lymphatic duct. 
C)  the intestinal duct and left intercostal duct. 
D)  the bronchomediastinal duct and subclavian duct. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. 
B)  the lumbar duct and left lymphatic duct. 
C)  the intestinal duct and left intercostal duct. 
D)  the bronchomediastinal duct and subclavian duct. 
E)  none of the above. A

Question 4

The thymus is in the mediastinum behind the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As a result of an allergen-antibody reaction,

Accepted Answer

A)  blood vessels constrict. 
B)  smooth muscles relax. 
C)  lymphocytes release histamine. 
D)  mast cells release histamine. 
E)  mucus production decreases. 
A)  blood vessels constrict. 
B)  smooth muscles relax. 
C)  lymphocytes release histamine. 
D)  mast cells release histamine. 
E)  mucus production decreases.

Question 6

During the primary immune response,B cells give rise to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the primary immune response,B cells give...

Question 7

Immunoglobulins are in the ____________ fraction of plasma proteins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Immunoglobulins are in the ____________ fraction of...

Question 8

The spleen

Accepted Answer

A)  is a blood reservoir. 
B)  responds to low oxygen concentration. 
C)  contains many macrophages. 
D)  resembles a large lymph node divided into nodules. 
E)  is all of the above. 
A)  is a blood reservoir. 
B)  responds to low oxygen concentration. 
C)  contains many macrophages. 
D)  resembles a large lymph node divided into nodules. 
E)  is all of the above.

Question 9

The most abundant type of immunoglobulin is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

An immunoglobulin molecule is an antigen that B cells secrete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  neutrophils and eosinophils. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
E)  mast cells and plasma cells. 
A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  neutrophils and eosinophils. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
E)  mast cells and plasma cells.

Question 12

The thymus destroys older,worn out red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In HIV infection,reverse transcriptase

Accepted Answer

A)  makes RNA from viral DNA. 
B)  makes protein from viral RNA. 
C)  makes DNA from viral RNA. 
D)  makes protein from viral DNA. 
E)  makes carbohydrate from viral RNA 
A)  makes RNA from viral DNA. 
B)  makes protein from viral RNA. 
C)  makes DNA from viral RNA. 
D)  makes protein from viral DNA. 
E)  makes carbohydrate from viral RNA

Question 14

Excess fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating. 
B)  the cardiovascular system. 
C)  the urinary system. 
D)  the lymphatic system. 
E)  breathing. 
A)  sweating. 
B)  the cardiovascular system. 
C)  the urinary system. 
D)  the lymphatic system. 
E)  breathing.

Question 15

The formation of lymph increases as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing osmotic pressure in blood capillaries. 
B)  increasing osmotic pressure in tissue fluid. 
C)  decreasing volume of tissue fluid. 
D)  decreasing protein concentration in tissue fluid. 
E)  increasing the number of white blood cells that leave the blood for the lymph. 
A)  increasing osmotic pressure in blood capillaries. 
B)  increasing osmotic pressure in tissue fluid. 
C)  decreasing volume of tissue fluid. 
D)  decreasing protein concentration in tissue fluid. 
E)  increasing the number of white blood cells that leave the blood for the lymph.

Question 16

In active immunity,a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  neutrophils and lymphocytes. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
E)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
A)  lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  neutrophils and lymphocytes. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
E)  neutrophils and monocytes.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a specific body defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytosis 
B)  inflammation 
C)  immunity 
D)  enzyme action 
E)  fever 
A)  phagocytosis 
B)  inflammation 
C)  immunity 
D)  enzyme action 
E)  fever

Question 19

The foreign or "nonself" proteins that trigger immune responses are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The foreign or "nonself" proteins that trigger...

Question 20

A group of lymphocytes that originate from a single early cell is termed a(an)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group of lymphocytes that originate from...

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

A normal immune response requires

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are

The thymus is in the mediastinum behind the sternum.

As a result of an allergen-antibody reaction,

During the primary immune response,B cells give rise to ________.

Immunoglobulins are in the ____________ fraction of plasma proteins.

The spleen

The most abundant type of immunoglobulin is

An immunoglobulin molecule is an antigen that B cells secrete.

The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

The thymus destroys older,worn out red blood cells.

In HIV infection,reverse transcriptase

Excess fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by

The formation of lymph increases as a result of

In active immunity,a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

Which of the following is an example of a specific body defense mechanism?

The foreign or "nonself" proteins that trigger immune responses are called ________.

A group of lymphocytes that originate from a single early cell is termed a(an)________.

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Exam 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

A normal immune response requires

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are

The thymus is in the mediastinum behind the sternum.

As a result of an allergen-antibody reaction,

During the primary immune response,B cells give rise to ________.

Immunoglobulins are in the ____________ fraction of plasma proteins.

The spleen

The most abundant type of immunoglobulin is

An immunoglobulin molecule is an antigen that B cells secrete.

The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

The thymus destroys older,worn out red blood cells.

In HIV infection,reverse transcriptase

Excess fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by

The formation of lymph increases as a result of

In active immunity,a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

Which of the following is an example of a specific body defense mechanism?

The foreign or "nonself" proteins that trigger immune responses are called ________.

A group of lymphocytes that originate from a single early cell is termed a(an)________.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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