Exam 20: The Lymphatic System Immunity

Pus indicates only that an inflammatory response took place.

The framework of the spleen is created by a network of reticular fibers made by reticular cells.

A patient has a high level of pyrogens, indicating that she:

Where are pathogens filtered from lymph?

Immunodeficiency disorders can result from a failure of one component of the immune system.

Mr. Hartsell, a 70 ^-year ^-old man, had his thymus gland removed as a treatment for an autoimmune disease he has. Predict the effect of his thymectomy on T cell production.

Madison wants to give a kidney to her older sister. What type of organ transplant will this be?

Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. -Locate the lymphoid organ that filters pathogens from lymph.

What of the following should NOT elicit an immune response in your own body?

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the lymphatic system?

Explain how lymph is formed.

Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. -Locate the organ that produces populations of T cells during infancy and childhood.

What protein, released by cytotoxic T (T_C) cells, perforates a target cell's plasma membrane so that enzymes can enter and fragment the target cell's DNA?

Explain the role of monocytes in the inflammatory response.

Gary, who is sick with a cold, sneezed on you during lunch. Determine which line of defense provides initial protection for you.

Which of the following is a non ^-phagocytic cell?

Which of the following secretes antibodies?

How many antigen ^-binding sites for antigens does each IgG antibody possess on its V regions?

A sinus infection would most likely cause swollen:

When a person has an autoimmune disorder, antibodies are secreted that bind to: