Exam 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Adaptive defenses

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

Lymphoid nodules, such as the appendix, are composed of loose connective tissue containing densely packed

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

The red pulp of the spleen contains large quantities of

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system?

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier, which is an innate defense mechanism?

Virus-infected cells release

A child develops symptoms of chicken pox, produces antibodies against its specific antigens, and recovers from the illness. Later as an adult, he is immune to another exposure to the chicken pox virus. This is an example of which type of immunity?

During a typical immune response, activated B cells mature into cells that produce ________, which bind(s)to and attack(s)foreign invaders.

Which cell population plays a pivotal role in the process of inflammation?

During B cell sensitization and activation, antigens enter the B cell through

When an antigen triggers an immune response, it usually activates ________ first.

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

A bacterial infection in the foot would most likely affect lymph nodes in which of the following regions?

________ are large lymphoid nodules that are located in the walls of the pharynx.

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

________ develop(s)when the immune response mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues.

Lymphatic vessels, which exit the lymph node and carry the lymph toward the venous system, are called

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