Exam 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Paula's grandfather has been diagnosed with lung cancer. His physician orders biopsies of several lymph nodes from neighboring regions of the lungs. Paula wonders why the biopsies are necessary. Explain why.

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

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

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

The specificity of an antibody molecule depends on the structure of which of the following?

Inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are defined as

The spleen is

Which are the primary cells of the lymphatic system?

________ function in pinocytosis, phagocytosis, antigen processing, and antigen presentation bound to Class II MHC proteins.

Mr. Johnson is a 60-year-old man with severe kidney disease. His kidney disease has caused hypoproteinemia due to the filtration of, and subsequent loss of, protein in the urine. He also has swollen arms and legs. Is it possible that the swollen limbs are linked to his kidney disease?

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects ________, which leads to clinical problems.

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

Lymph nodes

Which of the following immune cell populations targets foreign compounds or pathogens that have been coated with antibodies?

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

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

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

Opsonization, the process in which some pathogens are coated with antibodies and complement proteins, is representative of which antibody function?

Cells that secrete cytokines, which coordinate specific and nonspecific defenses, are called

Sensitization to an allergen during the initial exposure leads to the production of large quantities of