Exam 20: The Lymphatic System Immunity

Discuss the two different types of immunity.

Which antibody is the only one capable of crossing the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing fetus?

Immunological memory can be formed by exposure to an antigen which is remembered by specific leukocytes and circulating antibodies.

Which lymphoid organ is required for the selection of a functional population of T lymphocytes (T cells) for the immune system?

Which immune response has a shorter lag phase in which more antibody levels peak more rapidly?

Determine why antihistamine medications can be effective treatments against the inflammatory response.

Vaccinations involve exposure to an antigen to elicit:

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

Mucosa ^-associated lymphatic tissues (MALT) include the:

What is NOT a function of macrophages?

Which of the following is NOT a surface barrier serving as the first line of defense?

Bacterial infections and viral infections progress through an identical sequence of events during the immune response.

What statement best describes pyrogens?

What part of an antibody is responsible for antigen recognition and binding?

Which of the following is NOT a function of antibodies?

What best describes lymphatic capillaries?

Which of the following represent the five basic classes of antibodies?

Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. -Identify the tonsils.

What is the main role of macrophages in the lymphatic tissues?

Mrs. Sanchez had a great deal of inflammation after her recent surgery. The inflammation was triggered by the antibody known as: