Question 1

When a woman had her cancerous right breast removed,the surgeon also removed lymph nodes in the axillary region.As a result,her right arm

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A)  lost its blood supply. 
B)  now receives too much blood and swells. 
C)  became edematous. 
D)  lost tissue fluid. 
E)  became paralyzed. 
A)  lost its blood supply. 
B)  now receives too much blood and swells. 
C)  became edematous. 
D)  lost tissue fluid. 
E)  became paralyzed.

Question 2

Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ________.

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The answer of Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria...

Question 3

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels pass is called the

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A)  sinus. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  nodule. 
D)  hilum. 
E)  foramen. 
A)  sinus. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  nodule. 
D)  hilum. 
E)  foramen.

Question 4

T lymphocytes are responsible for

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A)  programming macrophages. 
B)  producing antibodies. 
C)  the cellular immune response. 
D)  the humoral immune response. 
E)  antigen presentation. 
A)  programming macrophages. 
B)  producing antibodies. 
C)  the cellular immune response. 
D)  the humoral immune response. 
E)  antigen presentation.

Question 5

Lymph is __________ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

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The answer of Lymph is __________ that has entered a...

Question 6

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

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A)  foreign cells. 
B)  cells of the body ("self"). 
C)  all antigens. 
D)  all antibodies. 
E)  only cells of the lymphatic system. 
A)  foreign cells. 
B)  cells of the body ("self"). 
C)  all antigens. 
D)  all antibodies. 
E)  only cells of the lymphatic system.

Question 8

Helper T cells release substances called ________.

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The answer of Helper T cells release substances called ________....

Question 9

A newborn infant may have some defense against digestive and respiratory disturbances because of IgA antibodies obtained from its mother's

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A)  milk. 
B)  blood. 
C)  intestine. 
D)  placenta. 
E)  sweat. 
A)  milk. 
B)  blood. 
C)  intestine. 
D)  placenta. 
E)  sweat.

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

HIV mainly infects

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A)  cytotoxic T cells. 
B)  monocytes. 
C)  B cells. 
D)  macrophages and helper T-cells. 
E)  neutrophils. 
A)  cytotoxic T cells. 
B)  monocytes. 
C)  B cells. 
D)  macrophages and helper T-cells. 
E)  neutrophils.

Question 12

Cells in a lymph node that engulf and destroy damaged cells,foreign substances,and cellular debris are

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A)  macrophages. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  mast cells. 
D)  cytokines. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  macrophages. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  mast cells. 
D)  cytokines. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 13

As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction,mast cells release histamine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Following a primary immune response,the B cells and T cells that remain dormant but are able to respond to antigens encountered in the future are called _________.

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The answer of Following a primary immune response,the B cells...

Question 15

The type of resistance that is a response to contracting an infectious disease is

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A)  naturally acquired active immunity. 
B)  artificially acquired active immunity. 
C)  artificially acquired passive immunity. 
D)  naturally acquired passive immunity. 
E)  vaccine acquired active immunity. 
A)  naturally acquired active immunity. 
B)  artificially acquired active immunity. 
C)  artificially acquired passive immunity. 
D)  naturally acquired passive immunity. 
E)  vaccine acquired active immunity.

Question 16

The movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels is caused largely by

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A)  muscular activity. 
B)  activity of the heart. 
C)  osmotic pressure. 
D)  blood pressure. 
E)  hydrostatic pressure. 
A)  muscular activity. 
B)  activity of the heart. 
C)  osmotic pressure. 
D)  blood pressure. 
E)  hydrostatic pressure.

Question 17

An injection of antibodies produces active immunity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interferon is a group of proteins that cells produce in response to

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A)  chemical irritants. 
B)  viruses or tumor cells. 
C)  bacterial cells. 
D)  malarial parasites. 
E)  fungi. 
A)  chemical irritants. 
B)  viruses or tumor cells. 
C)  bacterial cells. 
D)  malarial parasites. 
E)  fungi.

Question 19

An injection of a substance that can stimulate a primary immune response,but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease,is a(an)________.

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The answer of An injection of a substance that can...

Question 20

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(an)

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A)  artery. 
B)  arteriole. 
C)  vein. 
D)  capillary. 
E)  metarteriole. 
A)  artery. 
B)  arteriole. 
C)  vein. 
D)  capillary. 
E)  metarteriole.

When a woman had her cancerous right breast removed,the surgeon also removed lymph nodes in the axillary region.As a result,her right arm

Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ________.

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels pass is called the

T lymphocytes are responsible for

Lymph is __________ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

Helper T cells release substances called ________.

A newborn infant may have some defense against digestive and respiratory disturbances because of IgA antibodies obtained from its mother's

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

HIV mainly infects

Cells in a lymph node that engulf and destroy damaged cells,foreign substances,and cellular debris are

As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction,mast cells release histamine.

Following a primary immune response,the B cells and T cells that remain dormant but are able to respond to antigens encountered in the future are called _________.

The type of resistance that is a response to contracting an infectious disease is

The movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels is caused largely by

An injection of antibodies produces active immunity.

Interferon is a group of proteins that cells produce in response to

An injection of a substance that can stimulate a primary immune response,but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease,is a(an)________.

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(an)

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Exam 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity

When a woman had her cancerous right breast removed,the surgeon also removed lymph nodes in the axillary region.As a result,her right arm

Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ________.

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels pass is called the

T lymphocytes are responsible for

Lymph is __________ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

Helper T cells release substances called ________.

A newborn infant may have some defense against digestive and respiratory disturbances because of IgA antibodies obtained from its mother's

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

HIV mainly infects

Cells in a lymph node that engulf and destroy damaged cells,foreign substances,and cellular debris are

As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction,mast cells release histamine.

Following a primary immune response,the B cells and T cells that remain dormant but are able to respond to antigens encountered in the future are called _________.

The type of resistance that is a response to contracting an infectious disease is

The movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels is caused largely by

An injection of antibodies produces active immunity.

Interferon is a group of proteins that cells produce in response to

An injection of a substance that can stimulate a primary immune response,but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease,is a(an)________.

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of 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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