Question 1

Most of the lymphocytes that migrate to the thymus gland from the red bone marrow are destroyed by apoptosis before they even reach maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Anaphylactic shock results from vasodilation of blood vessels, along with fluid loss from the blood, triggered by

Accepted Answer

A) a type I allergic reaction. 
B) a type II allergic reaction. 
C) a type III allergic reaction. 
D) a type IV allergic reaction. 
E) Hodgkin disease. 
A) a type I allergic reaction. 
B) a type II allergic reaction. 
C) a type III allergic reaction. 
D) a type IV allergic reaction. 
E) Hodgkin disease.

Question 3

The initial response to HIV infection is a modest decline in the number of circulating

Accepted Answer

A) monocytes 
B) B lymphocytes 
C) cytotoxic T cells 
D) memory T cells 
E) helper T cells 
A) monocytes 
B) B lymphocytes 
C) cytotoxic T cells 
D) memory T cells 
E) helper T cells

Question 4

Edema is an accumulation of blood in tissue spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 us

Question 6

The cells that are most important in preventing a disease from recurring are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A plasma cell

Accepted Answer

A) secretes antibodies. 
B) circulates as a T cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
C) circulates as a B cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
D) secretes antibodies and circulates as a T cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
E) secretes antibodies and circulates as a B cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
A) secretes antibodies. 
B) circulates as a T cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
C) circulates as a B cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
D) secretes antibodies and circulates as a T cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen. 
E) secretes antibodies and circulates as a B cell until it is exposed to its specific antigen.

Question 8

Which of the following lymphatic tissues is the site of T-cell maturation and selection?

Accepted Answer

A) liver 
B) spleen 
C) tonsils 
D) thymus gland 
E) lymph nodes 
A) liver 
B) spleen 
C) tonsils 
D) thymus gland 
E) lymph nodes

Question 9

Lymph is initially collected from the tissues by the

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic nodules 
B) lymph nodes 
C) tonsils 
D) lymphatic capillaries 
E) afferent lymphatic vessels 
A) lymphatic nodules 
B) lymph nodes 
C) tonsils 
D) lymphatic capillaries 
E) afferent lymphatic vessels

Question 10

In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the chemical labeled A that triggers apoptosis of the infected host cell is called

Accepted Answer

A) granzymes 
B) granulysin 
C) perforin 
D) antigen 
E) MHC protein 
A) granzymes 
B) granulysin 
C) perforin 
D) antigen 
E) MHC protein

Question 11

Monoclonal antibodies are useful diagnostic tools because they only recognize a single antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most of the lymphocytes that migrate to the thymus gland from the red bone marrow are destroyed by apoptosis before they even reach maturity.

Anaphylactic shock results from vasodilation of blood vessels, along with fluid loss from the blood, triggered by

The initial response to HIV infection is a modest decline in the number of circulating

Edema is an accumulation of blood in tissue spaces.

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

The cells that are most important in preventing a disease from recurring are

A plasma cell

Which of the following lymphatic tissues is the site of T-cell maturation and selection?

Lymph is initially collected from the tissues by the

In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the chemical labeled A that triggers apoptosis of the infected host cell is called

Monoclonal antibodies are useful diagnostic tools because they only recognize a single antigen.

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Introductory Chemistry

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The Skeletal System

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The Muscular System

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Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

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Nutrition and Metabolism

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Exam 17: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Most of the lymphocytes that migrate to the thymus gland from the red bone marrow are destroyed by apoptosis before they even reach maturity.

Anaphylactic shock results from vasodilation of blood vessels, along with fluid loss from the blood, triggered by

The initial response to HIV infection is a modest decline in the number of circulating

Edema is an accumulation of blood in tissue spaces.

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

The cells that are most important in preventing a disease from recurring are

A plasma cell

Which of the following lymphatic tissues is the site of T-cell maturation and selection?

Lymph is initially collected from the tissues by the

In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the chemical labeled A that triggers apoptosis of the infected host cell is called

Monoclonal antibodies are useful diagnostic tools because they only recognize a single antigen.

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

Cells

Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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