Question 1

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label A: ________

Accepted Answer

Antigen binding sites

Question 2

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells becoming less responsive to antigens. 
B)  more cytotoxic T cells responding to infections. 
C)  increased numbers of T helper cells. 
D)  higher levels of antibodies after initial exposure to antigens. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  T cells becoming less responsive to antigens. 
B)  more cytotoxic T cells responding to infections. 
C)  increased numbers of T helper cells. 
D)  higher levels of antibodies after initial exposure to antigens. 
E)  all of the above A

Question 3

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graves' disease 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  pernicious anemia 
D)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Graves' disease 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  pernicious anemia 
D)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
E)  all of the above E

Question 4

The formation of lymph would increase if there were a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in blood osmotic pressure. 
B)  increase in tissue osmotic pressure. 
C)  decrease in the volume of tissue fluid. 
D)  decrease in protein in the tissue fluid. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  increase in blood osmotic pressure. 
B)  increase in tissue osmotic pressure. 
C)  decrease in the volume of tissue fluid. 
D)  decrease in protein in the tissue fluid. 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

Special lymphocytes that are part of the nonspecific defenses are called

Accepted Answer

A)  memory T cells 
B)  memory B cells 
C)  NK cells 
D)  plasma cells 
E)  monocytes 
A)  memory T cells 
B)  memory B cells 
C)  NK cells 
D)  plasma cells 
E)  monocytes

Question 6

The most active phagocytic cells found in circulating blood are

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  eosinophils and basophils. 
C)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
D)  neutrophils and basophils. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  eosinophils and basophils. 
C)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
D)  neutrophils and basophils. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Interferons may be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  products of activated lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  antiviral substances. 
C)  an example of cytokines. 
D)  coordinators of local defense activities. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  products of activated lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  antiviral substances. 
C)  an example of cytokines. 
D)  coordinators of local defense activities. 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The function of this immunoglobulin is to attack pathogens before they enter body tissues.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label H: ________

Accepted Answer

Complement

Question 10

When an antibody binds to its proper antigen, a(n) _________________________ is formed.

Accepted Answer

antigen-an

Question 11

Cells that help to regulate the immune response are

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  helper T cells. 
D)  cytotoxic cells. 
E)  NK cells. 
A)  B cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  helper T cells. 
D)  cytotoxic cells. 
E)  NK cells.

Question 12

The lymphoid system is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic vessels. 
B)  lymph nodes. 
C)  the spleen. 
D)  A and B only 
E)  all of the above 
A)  lymphatic vessels. 
B)  lymph nodes. 
C)  the spleen. 
D)  A and B only 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

Flow through lymph vessels resembles flow through

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic arteries. 
B)  arterioles. 
C)  the vena cava. 
D)  veins. 
E)  muscular arteries. 
A)  elastic arteries. 
B)  arterioles. 
C)  the vena cava. 
D)  veins. 
E)  muscular arteries.

Question 14

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label G: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 15

In order for a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen, the antigen must

Accepted Answer

A)  be phagocytized by the lymphocyte. 
B)  enter the cytoplasm of the lymphocyte. 
C)  bind to the DNA of the lymphocyte. 
D)  bind to specific receptors on the lymphocyte membrane. 
E)  depolarize the lymphocyte membrane. 
A)  be phagocytized by the lymphocyte. 
B)  enter the cytoplasm of the lymphocyte. 
C)  bind to the DNA of the lymphocyte. 
D)  bind to specific receptors on the lymphocyte membrane. 
E)  depolarize the lymphocyte membrane.

Question 16

_________________________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ cells enable the immune system to...

Question 17

The cells responsible for humoral immunity are the

Accepted Answer

A)  NK cells. 
B)  B cells. 
C)  helper T cells. 
D)  cytotoxic T cells. 
E)  suppressor T cells. 
A)  NK cells. 
B)  B cells. 
C)  helper T cells. 
D)  cytotoxic T cells. 
E)  suppressor T cells.

Question 18

Which of the following is a specific body defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair 
B)  epithelium 
C)  secretions 
D)  immunity 
E)  basement membranes 
A)  hair 
B)  epithelium 
C)  secretions 
D)  immunity 
E)  basement membranes

Question 19

Stem cells that will form T cells are modified in the

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow. 
B)  liver. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  kidneys. 
A)  bone marrow. 
B)  liver. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  kidneys.

Question 20

Immunoglobulins that are the first antibodies to be produced in response to infection are

Accepted Answer

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

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ________

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

The formation of lymph would increase if there were a(n)

Special lymphocytes that are part of the nonspecific defenses are called

The most active phagocytic cells found in circulating blood are

Interferons may be described as

The function of this immunoglobulin is to attack pathogens before they enter body tissues.

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label H: ________

When an antibody binds to its proper antigen, a(n) _________________________ is formed.

Cells that help to regulate the immune response are

The lymphoid system is composed of

Flow through lymph vessels resembles flow through

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label G: ________

In order for a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen, the antigen must

_________________________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

The cells responsible for humoral immunity are the

Which of the following is a specific body defense?

Stem cells that will form T cells are modified in the

Immunoglobulins that are the first antibodies to be produced in response to infection are

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Exam 14: The Lymphoid System and Immunity

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ________

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

The formation of lymph would increase if there were a(n)

Special lymphocytes that are part of the nonspecific defenses are called

The most active phagocytic cells found in circulating blood are

Interferons may be described as

The function of this immunoglobulin is to attack pathogens before they enter body tissues.

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label H: ________

When an antibody binds to its proper antigen, a(n) _________________________ is formed.

Cells that help to regulate the immune response are

The lymphoid system is composed of

Flow through lymph vessels resembles flow through

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label G: ________

In order for a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen, the antigen must

_________________________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

The cells responsible for humoral immunity are the

Which of the following is a specific body defense?

Stem cells that will form T cells are modified in the

Immunoglobulins that are the first antibodies to be produced in response to infection are

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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

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The Digestive System

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