Question 1

This induces production of a specific antibody (immune response).

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytosis 
B)  antigen 
C)  antibody 
D)  defensin 
E)  imunnoglobulin 
A)  phagocytosis 
B)  antigen 
C)  antibody 
D)  defensin 
E)  imunnoglobulin B

Question 2

These anti-microbial substances will diffuse to uninfected cells and reduce production of viral proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)  transferrins 
B)  perforins 
C)  complement proteins 
D)  defensins 
E)  interferons 
A)  transferrins 
B)  perforins 
C)  complement proteins 
D)  defensins 
E)  interferons E

Question 3

List the steps in processing and presenting of an antigen by an antigen-presenting cell (APC).

Accepted Answer

1) Ingestion of the antigen by the APC by phagocytosis
2) Digestion of antigen into fragments
3) Synthesis of MHC molecules
4) Fusion of vesicles containing antigen fragments and MHC proteins
5) Binding of fragments to MHC molecules
6) Insertion of antigen-MHC complex into the plasma membrane

Question 4

What is the major difference between lymph and interstitial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  composition of electrolytes 
B)  white blood cells are present in lymph 
C)  location 
D)  types of proteins present 
E)  red blood cells are present in interstitial fluid 
A)  composition of electrolytes 
B)  white blood cells are present in lymph 
C)  location 
D)  types of proteins present 
E)  red blood cells are present in interstitial fluid

Question 5

What is lack of resistance also known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogenic 
B)  innate 
C)  specific 
D)  susceptibility 
E)  lymphatic 
A)  pathogenic 
B)  innate 
C)  specific 
D)  susceptibility 
E)  lymphatic

Question 6

In the diagram this vessel drains lymph from the upper right side of the body into venous blood using a subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  E 
A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  E

Question 7

In the diagram, what is comprised of white and red pulp?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  None of these choices

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  removes worn out blood cells 
B)  circulates lymph 
C)  cleanses interstitial fluid 
D)  cleanses lymph 
E)  traps microbes with mucus 
A)  removes worn out blood cells 
B)  circulates lymph 
C)  cleanses interstitial fluid 
D)  cleanses lymph 
E)  traps microbes with mucus

Question 9

In the diagram, what are the principle trunks?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the labeled areas are principle trunks. 
B)  A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H 
C)  A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I 
D)  A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, K 
E)  A, B, D, H, I, J, K 
A)  All of the labeled areas are principle trunks. 
B)  A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H 
C)  A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I 
D)  A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, K 
E)  A, B, D, H, I, J, K

Question 10

Which of the following is not considered an organ of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  lymph node 
C)  red bone marrow 
D)  thymus 
E)  pancreas 
A)  spleen 
B)  lymph node 
C)  red bone marrow 
D)  thymus 
E)  pancreas

Question 11

What does this diagram represent?

Accepted Answer

The one-way flow of

Question 12

Which of these provides a non-specific cellular disease resistance mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages 
B)  T lymphocytes 
C)  B lymphocytes 
D)  memory B cells 
E)  stratified squamous epithelium 
A)  macrophages 
B)  T lymphocytes 
C)  B lymphocytes 
D)  memory B cells 
E)  stratified squamous epithelium

Question 13

Describe what is happening in the diagram.

Accepted Answer

The diagram represents the thr

Question 14

T cells secrete this toxin that is used to fragment DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  perforin 
B)  tumor antigen 
C)  interferons 
D)  lymphotoxin 
E)  toxin T 
A)  perforin 
B)  tumor antigen 
C)  interferons 
D)  lymphotoxin 
E)  toxin T

Question 15

What is the most variable cell in the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural killer cell 
B)  monocyte 
C)  RBC 
D)  lymphocyte 
E)  macrophage 
A)  natural killer cell 
B)  monocyte 
C)  RBC 
D)  lymphocyte 
E)  macrophage

Question 16

These are mainly used to kill infected body cells and tumor cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural killer cells 
B)  perforins 
C)  platelets 
D)  mucus 
E)  antimicrobial proteins 
A)  natural killer cells 
B)  perforins 
C)  platelets 
D)  mucus 
E)  antimicrobial proteins

Question 17

When B and T cells are fully developed and mature, they are said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  immunocompetent. 
B)  pluripotent stem cells. 
C)  primary lymphatic cells. 
D)  specifically promoted. 
E)  germ cells. 
A)  immunocompetent. 
B)  pluripotent stem cells. 
C)  primary lymphatic cells. 
D)  specifically promoted. 
E)  germ cells.

Question 18

In the diagram, these are the bronchomediastinal trunks.

Accepted Answer

A)  A and F 
B)  B and G 
C)  C and H 
D)  D and I 
E)  E and J 
A)  A and F 
B)  B and G 
C)  C and H 
D)  D and I 
E)  E and J

Question 19

Describe the barriers used in innate defense.

Accepted Answer

Barriers used in innate defens

Question 20

This class of antibodies is mainly found in sweat, tears, breast milk, and GI secretions.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 21: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

This induces production of a specific antibody (immune response).

These anti-microbial substances will diffuse to uninfected cells and reduce production of viral proteins.

List the steps in processing and presenting of an antigen by an antigen-presenting cell (APC).

What is the major difference between lymph and interstitial fluid?

What is lack of resistance also known as?

In the diagram this vessel drains lymph from the upper right side of the body into venous blood using a subclavian vein.

In the diagram, what is comprised of white and red pulp?

Which of the following is a function of the spleen?

In the diagram, what are the principle trunks?

Which of the following is not considered an organ of the immune system?

What does this diagram represent?

Which of these provides a non-specific cellular disease resistance mechanism?

Describe what is happening in the diagram.

T cells secrete this toxin that is used to fragment DNA.

What is the most variable cell in the immune system?

These are mainly used to kill infected body cells and tumor cells.

When B and T cells are fully developed and mature, they are said to be

In the diagram, these are the bronchomediastinal trunks.

Describe the barriers used in innate defense.

This class of antibodies is mainly found in sweat, tears, breast milk, and GI secretions.

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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