Question 1

Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing substances that alter

Accepted Answer

A)  protein production. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  DNA. 
D)  cell membranes. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  protein production. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  DNA. 
D)  cell membranes. 
E)  all of the above

Question 2

________ are large lymphoid nodules that are located in the walls of the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonsils 
B)  Peyer's patches 
C)  Lymph nodes 
D)  Complements 
E)  Spleens 
A)  Tonsils 
B)  Peyer's patches 
C)  Lymph nodes 
D)  Complements 
E)  Spleens

Question 3

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. 
B)  lumbar duct and left lymphatic duct. 
C)  intestinal duct and left intercostal duct. 
D)  bronchomediastinal duct and subclavian duct. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. 
B)  lumbar duct and left lymphatic duct. 
C)  intestinal duct and left intercostal duct. 
D)  bronchomediastinal duct and subclavian duct. 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Antigen bi

Question 5

Foreign substances that trigger an immune response are called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Foreign substances that trigger an immune response...

Question 6

The binding of an antigen to an antibody can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  neutralization of the antigen. 
B)  agglutination or precipitation. 
C)  complement activation. 
D)  destruction of the antigen. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  neutralization of the antigen. 
B)  agglutination or precipitation. 
C)  complement activation. 
D)  destruction of the antigen. 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

The body's nonspecific defenses include

Accepted Answer

A)  skin. 
B)  complement. 
C)  interferon. 
D)  inflammation. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  skin. 
B)  complement. 
C)  interferon. 
D)  inflammation. 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

T cells are responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  programming macrophages. 
B)  humoral immunity. 
C)  producing antibodies. 
D)  cellular immunity. 
E)  autoimmunity. 
A)  programming macrophages. 
B)  humoral immunity. 
C)  producing antibodies. 
D)  cellular immunity. 
E)  autoimmunity.

Question 10

The primary function of the lymphoid system is

Accepted Answer

A)  circulation of nutrients. 
B)  transport of hormones. 
C)  production, maintenance, and distribution of lymphocytes. 
D)  production, maintenance, and distribution of plasma proteins. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  circulation of nutrients. 
B)  transport of hormones. 
C)  production, maintenance, and distribution of lymphocytes. 
D)  production, maintenance, and distribution of plasma proteins. 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

_________________________ are masses of lymphoid tissue located in the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ are masses of lymphoid tissue located...

Question 12

With advancing age, the immune system

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes more effective at combating disease. 
B)  remains the same and is not affected by the aging process. 
C)  has alternating periods of efficacy. 
D)  becomes less effective at combating disease. 
E)  becomes more responsive to antigens. 
A)  becomes more effective at combating disease. 
B)  remains the same and is not affected by the aging process. 
C)  has alternating periods of efficacy. 
D)  becomes less effective at combating disease. 
E)  becomes more responsive to antigens.

Question 13

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Lymph nodules are composed of loose connective tissue containing densely packed

Accepted Answer

A)  Peyer's patches. 
B)  basophils. 
C)  spleens. 
D)  neutrophils. 
E)  lymphocytes. 
A)  Peyer's patches. 
B)  basophils. 
C)  spleens. 
D)  neutrophils. 
E)  lymphocytes.

Question 15

Lymph differs from plasma in that

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph contains more protein than plasma. 
B)  lymph contains white blood cells, whereas plasma does not. 
C)  plasma contains more protein than plasma. 
D)  lymph contains electrolytes, and plasma does not. 
E)  None of the above, lymph and plasma are the same. 
A)  lymph contains more protein than plasma. 
B)  lymph contains white blood cells, whereas plasma does not. 
C)  plasma contains more protein than plasma. 
D)  lymph contains electrolytes, and plasma does not. 
E)  None of the above, lymph and plasma are the same.

Question 16

Lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of draining into the

Accepted Answer

A)  right lymphatic duct. 
B)  subclavian veins. 
C)  inferior vena cava. 
D)  superior vena cava. 
E)  dural sinus. 
A)  right lymphatic duct. 
B)  subclavian veins. 
C)  inferior vena cava. 
D)  superior vena cava. 
E)  dural sinus.

Question 17

Mr. Johnson is a 60-year-old man with severe kidney disease. His kidney disease has caused hypoproteinemia due to the filtration of, and subsequence loss of, protein in the urine. Mr. Johnson also has swollen arms and legs. Is it possible that the swollen limbs are linked to his kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

It is possible that the lymph vessels ar

Question 18

The increased incidence of cancer in the elderly reflects the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  immune surveillance increases. 
B)  tumor cells are eliminated effectively. 
C)  their diets do not meet nutritional standards. 
D)  everyone is prone to disease. 
E)  immune surveillance declines with age. 
A)  immune surveillance increases. 
B)  tumor cells are eliminated effectively. 
C)  their diets do not meet nutritional standards. 
D)  everyone is prone to disease. 
E)  immune surveillance declines with age.

Question 19

In general, lymphocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  spend little time in the blood. 
B)  have a relatively long life span. 
C)  are not evenly distributed in the lymphoid tissues. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  all of the above 
A)  spend little time in the blood. 
B)  have a relatively long life span. 
C)  are not evenly distributed in the lymphoid tissues. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

The cells primarily responsible for immunity are

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  eosinophils and lymphocytes. 
E)  basophils and monocytes. 
A)  lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  eosinophils and lymphocytes. 
E)  basophils and monocytes.

Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing substances that alter

________ are large lymphoid nodules that are located in the walls of the pharynx.

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the

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

Foreign substances that trigger an immune response are called _________________________.

The binding of an antigen to an antibody can result in

The body's nonspecific defenses include

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

T cells are responsible for

The primary function of the lymphoid system is

_________________________ are masses of lymphoid tissue located in the pharynx.

With advancing age, the immune system

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects

Lymph nodules are composed of loose connective tissue containing densely packed

Lymph differs from plasma in that

Lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of draining into the

Mr. Johnson is a 60-year-old man with severe kidney disease. His kidney disease has caused hypoproteinemia due to the filtration of, and subsequence loss of, protein in the urine. Mr. Johnson also has swollen arms and legs. Is it possible that the swollen limbs are linked to his kidney disease?

The increased incidence of cancer in the elderly reflects the fact that

In general, lymphocytes

The cells primarily responsible for immunity are

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Exam 14: The Lymphoid System and Immunity

Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing substances that alter

________ are large lymphoid nodules that are located in the walls of the pharynx.

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the

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

Foreign substances that trigger an immune response are called _________________________.

The binding of an antigen to an antibody can result in

The body's nonspecific defenses include

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

T cells are responsible for

The primary function of the lymphoid system is

_________________________ are masses of lymphoid tissue located in the pharynx.

With advancing age, the immune system

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects

Lymph nodules are composed of loose connective tissue containing densely packed

Lymph differs from plasma in that

Lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of draining into the

Mr. Johnson is a 60-year-old man with severe kidney disease. His kidney disease has caused hypoproteinemia due to the filtration of, and subsequence loss of, protein in the urine. Mr. Johnson also has swollen arms and legs. Is it possible that the swollen limbs are linked to his kidney disease?

The increased incidence of cancer in the elderly reflects the fact that

In general, lymphocytes

The cells primarily responsible for immunity are

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

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

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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