Question 1

________ 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 2

Lymph differs from plasma in that

Accepted Answer

A) lymph contains more protein than plasma. 
B) lymph contains white blood cells, whereas plasma does not. 
C) plasma contains more protein than lymph. 
D) lymph contains electrolytes and plasma does not. 
E) There is no difference; lymph and plasma are the same. 
A) lymph contains more protein than plasma. 
B) lymph contains white blood cells, whereas plasma does not. 
C) plasma contains more protein than lymph. 
D) lymph contains electrolytes and plasma does not. 
E) There is no difference; lymph and plasma are the same.

Question 3

In artificially induced active immunity,

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to an antigen in the environment occurs naturally. 
B) antibody production is stimulated under controlled conditions. 
C) the body receives antibodies produced by another person. 
D) antibodies are administered to prevent disease after exposure to the pathogen. 
E) genes for antibodies are introduced into the body. 
A) exposure to an antigen in the environment occurs naturally. 
B) antibody production is stimulated under controlled conditions. 
C) the body receives antibodies produced by another person. 
D) antibodies are administered to prevent disease after exposure to the pathogen. 
E) genes for antibodies are introduced into the body.

Question 4

After receiving a blood transfusion, a patient develops signs indicating a cross reaction between incompatible blood types. Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for these signs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The ability of certain cells to respond to chemicals in their environment is called

Accepted Answer

A) chemotaxis. 
B) complement. 
C) necrosis. 
D) phagocytosis. 
E) regeneration. 
A) chemotaxis. 
B) complement. 
C) necrosis. 
D) phagocytosis. 
E) regeneration.

Question 6

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 7

A virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies against the viral antigen. These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to combat an infection by the same virus. This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the function of IgG antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A) They play a role in the activation of B cells. 
B) They attack pathogens before they enter the body tissues. 
C) They are responsible for defense against many viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins. 
D) They accelerate inflammation upon exposure to antigens. 
E) They are responsible for cross reactions between incompatible blood types. 
A) They play a role in the activation of B cells. 
B) They attack pathogens before they enter the body tissues. 
C) They are responsible for defense against many viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins. 
D) They accelerate inflammation upon exposure to antigens. 
E) They are responsible for cross reactions between incompatible blood types.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

________ is the ability to produce a normal immune response upon exposure to an antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) Versatility 
B) Complement activation 
C) Neutralization 
D) Specificity 
E) Immunological competence 
A) Versatility 
B) Complement activation 
C) Neutralization 
D) Specificity 
E) Immunological competence

Question 12

Which of the following is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous connective tissue capsule?

Accepted Answer

A) palatine tonsils 
B) appendix 
C) lymph nodes 
D) Peyer patches 
E) pharyngeal tonsils 
A) palatine tonsils 
B) appendix 
C) lymph nodes 
D) Peyer patches 
E) pharyngeal tonsils

Question 13

The increased incidence of cancer in the elderly reflects the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) immune surveillance increases. 
B) tumor cells are eliminated effectively. 
C) their diets do not meet nutritional standards. 
D) everyone is prone to disease. 
E) immune surveillance declines with age. 
A) immune surveillance increases. 
B) tumor cells are eliminated effectively. 
C) their diets do not meet nutritional standards. 
D) everyone is prone to disease. 
E) immune surveillance declines with age.

Question 14

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 15

Choose the most accurate characteristic of Class II MHC proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) They dampen the responses of other T cells and of B cells. 
B) They divide to produce memory cells and more active helper T cells. 
C) They are found in the plasma membranes of all nucleated cells. 
D) They consist of circulating proteins that assist antibodies in the destruction of pathogens. 
E) They are found in the membranes of lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells. 
A) They dampen the responses of other T cells and of B cells. 
B) They divide to produce memory cells and more active helper T cells. 
C) They are found in the plasma membranes of all nucleated cells. 
D) They consist of circulating proteins that assist antibodies in the destruction of pathogens. 
E) They are found in the membranes of lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells.

Question 16

NK cells secrete ________, which kills an abnormal cell by creating large pores in its plasma membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) histamine 
B) pus 
C) perforin 
D) heparin 
E) pyrogen 
A) histamine 
B) pus 
C) perforin 
D) heparin 
E) pyrogen

Question 17

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

Question 18

Within lymph nodes, fixed macrophages and dendritic cells remove at least ________ percent of antigens arriving in lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 80 
E) 99 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 80 
E) 99

Question 19

Lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of emptying into the

Accepted Answer

A) right lymphatic duct. 
B) subclavian veins. 
C) inferior vena cava. 
D) superior vena cava. 
E) dural sinus. 
A) right lymphatic duct. 
B) subclavian veins. 
C) inferior vena cava. 
D) superior vena cava. 
E) dural sinus.

Question 20

Which of the following secretes antibodies that have the same target as the antibodies on the surface of sensitized B cells?

Accepted Answer

A) memory cells 
B) plasma cells 
C) helper T cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) suppressor T cells 
A) memory cells 
B) plasma cells 
C) helper T cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) suppressor T cells

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

Lymph differs from plasma in that

In artificially induced active immunity,

After receiving a blood transfusion, a patient develops signs indicating a cross reaction between incompatible blood types. Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for these signs?

The ability of certain cells to respond to chemicals in their environment is called

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

A virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies against the viral antigen. These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to combat an infection by the same virus. This would be an example of

What is the function of IgG antibodies?

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

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?

________ is the ability to produce a normal immune response upon exposure to an antigen.

Which of the following is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous connective tissue capsule?

The increased incidence of cancer in the elderly reflects the fact that

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

Choose the most accurate characteristic of Class II MHC proteins.

NK cells secrete ________, which kills an abnormal cell by creating large pores in its plasma membrane.

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

Within lymph nodes, fixed macrophages and dendritic cells remove at least ________ percent of antigens arriving in lymph.

Lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of emptying into the

Which of the following secretes antibodies that have the same target as the antibodies on the surface of sensitized B cells?

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

Filters

Exam 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

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

Lymph differs from plasma in that

In artificially induced active immunity,

After receiving a blood transfusion, a patient develops signs indicating a cross reaction between incompatible blood types. Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for these signs?

The ability of certain cells to respond to chemicals in their environment is called

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

A virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies against the viral antigen. These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to combat an infection by the same virus. This would be an example of

What is the function of IgG antibodies?

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

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?

________ is the ability to produce a normal immune response upon exposure to an antigen.

Which of the following is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous connective tissue capsule?

The increased incidence of cancer in the elderly reflects the fact that

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

Choose the most accurate characteristic of Class II MHC proteins.

NK cells secrete ________, which kills an abnormal cell by creating large pores in its plasma membrane.

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

Within lymph nodes, fixed macrophages and dendritic cells remove at least ________ percent of antigens arriving in lymph.

Lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of emptying into the

Which of the following secretes antibodies that have the same target as the antibodies on the surface of sensitized B cells?

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

Filters