Question 1

Antigens that can provoke an immune response include _.

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign proteins, polysaccharides, and small molecules, called haptens that link to our own body proteins 
B)  foreign proteins 
C)  small molecules, called haptens that link to our own body proteins 
D)  polysaccharides 
A)  foreign proteins, polysaccharides, and small molecules, called haptens that link to our own body proteins 
B)  foreign proteins 
C)  small molecules, called haptens that link to our own body proteins 
D)  polysaccharides A

Question 2

The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels, lymphatic tissue, lymph nodes, and lymphoid organs such as .

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen, and thymus 
B)  oropharynx, and tonsils 
C)  thyroid, and thymus 
D)  pancreas, and spleen 
A)  spleen, and thymus 
B)  oropharynx, and tonsils 
C)  thyroid, and thymus 
D)  pancreas, and spleen A

Question 3

The function of B cells in the immune response is .

Accepted Answer

A)  to attack virus-infected cells 
B)  to attack tumor cells 
C)  to attack bacteria 
D)  to produce plasma cells that make antibodies 
A)  to attack virus-infected cells 
B)  to attack tumor cells 
C)  to attack bacteria 
D)  to produce plasma cells that make antibodies D

Question 4

B cells provide this kind of immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  clonal 
B)  humoral 
C)  antigenic 
D)  cellular 
A)  clonal 
B)  humoral 
C)  antigenic 
D)  cellular

Question 5

The right lymphatic duct drains .

Accepted Answer

A)  the right side of the head and thorax, the entire abdomen, the right upper extremity, and both lower extremities 
B)  the right side of the body 
C)  the right side of the head and thorax, and the right upper extremity 
D)  the head, thorax, and right upper extremity 
A)  the right side of the head and thorax, the entire abdomen, the right upper extremity, and both lower extremities 
B)  the right side of the body 
C)  the right side of the head and thorax, and the right upper extremity 
D)  the head, thorax, and right upper extremity

Question 6

Although all of the organs below can raise an immune response, only this one filters the lymph.

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsils 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  spleen 
A)  tonsils 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  spleen

Question 7

The functions of the lymph system include all of the following except .

Accepted Answer

A)  returning tissue fluid to the systemic circulatory system 
B)  protecting the body from foreign substances 
C)  filtering the lymph fluid 
D)  removing worn out erythrocytes from the system 
A)  returning tissue fluid to the systemic circulatory system 
B)  protecting the body from foreign substances 
C)  filtering the lymph fluid 
D)  removing worn out erythrocytes from the system

Question 8

Antibodies _.

Accepted Answer

A)  each recognize several different antigens 
B)  bind to an antigen and destroy it by phagocytosis 
C)  are proteins composed of heavy chains and light chains 
D)  provide for cellular immunity in the body 
A)  each recognize several different antigens 
B)  bind to an antigen and destroy it by phagocytosis 
C)  are proteins composed of heavy chains and light chains 
D)  provide for cellular immunity in the body

Question 9

What is not true about antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are found in plasma and other body secretions. 
B)  They bind to a single, specific antigen. 
C)  They are produced by plasma cells. 
D)  They are cells. 
A)  They are found in plasma and other body secretions. 
B)  They bind to a single, specific antigen. 
C)  They are produced by plasma cells. 
D)  They are cells.

Question 10

The receives lymph from the left half of the body and part of the right side as well.

Accepted Answer

A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  cisterna chili 
D)  right subclavian vein 
A)  right lymphatic duct 
B)  thoracic duct 
C)  cisterna chili 
D)  right subclavian vein

Question 11

Lymph vessels resemble these vessels of the systemic circulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  arterioles 
B)  veins 
C)  arteries 
D)  capillaries 
A)  arterioles 
B)  veins 
C)  arteries 
D)  capillaries

Question 12

These cells recognize antigens and initiate the immune response.

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils 
B)  neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes 
C)  monocytes 
D)  lymphocytes 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes 
C)  monocytes 
D)  lymphocytes

Question 13

In the tonsils, these structures trap bacteria and other foreign material.

Accepted Answer

A)  germinal centers 
B)  crypts 
C)  villi 
D)  follicles 
A)  germinal centers 
B)  crypts 
C)  villi 
D)  follicles

Question 14

In the Ouchterlony test, where will a precipitin line form when bovine serum albumin is mixed with the antibodies for horse albumin, bovine albumin, and swine albumin?

Accepted Answer

A)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for horse albumin 
B)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for bovine albumin 
C)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for horse albumin, and between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for swine albumin 
D)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for swine albumin 
A)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for horse albumin 
B)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for bovine albumin 
C)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for horse albumin, and between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for swine albumin 
D)  between the wells for bovine albumin and antibodies for swine albumin

Question 15

The pulp is responsible for the immune functions of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A)  splenic 
B)  white 
C)  red 
D)  cryptic 
A)  splenic 
B)  white 
C)  red 
D)  cryptic

Question 16

The property of immunological memory is _.

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability to recognize one's own tissue as 'self,' resulting in an attack on one's own cells 
B)  the ability to recognize one's own tissue cells as 'self' 
C)  the ability to recognize and mount an attack on an antigen that was previously encountered 
D)  the ability to distinguish between closely related antigens 
A)  the inability to recognize one's own tissue as 'self,' resulting in an attack on one's own cells 
B)  the ability to recognize one's own tissue cells as 'self' 
C)  the ability to recognize and mount an attack on an antigen that was previously encountered 
D)  the ability to distinguish between closely related antigens

Question 17

Lymph in the cisterna chyli differs in composition from lymph in the general lymphatic stream in that it contains more _ _.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  ions 
C)  fat 
D)  nucleic acids 
A)  protein 
B)  ions 
C)  fat 
D)  nucleic acids

Question 18

In the Ouchterlony test, if an unknown antigen contains only swine serum albumin, how many precipitin lines will form between it and the wells of antibodies for horse, bovine, and swine albumin?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  none 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  none

Question 19

This region of an antibody forms the antigen-binding site that binds a specific antigenic determinant of an antigen.

Accepted Answer

A)  variable portion of heavy and light chains 
B)  light chain only 
C)  heavy chain only 
D)  constant portion of heavy and light chains 
A)  variable portion of heavy and light chains 
B)  light chain only 
C)  heavy chain only 
D)  constant portion of heavy and light chains

Question 20

Select the mechanism below that is not involved in the flow of lymph through the lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure changes in the thorax that occur during breathing 
B)  milking action of skeletal muscles 
C)  pumping action of the heart 
A)  pressure changes in the thorax that occur during breathing 
B)  milking action of skeletal muscles 
C)  pumping action of the heart

Exam 35: The Lymphatic System and Immune Response

Antigens that can provoke an immune response include _.

The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels, lymphatic tissue, lymph nodes, and lymphoid organs such as .

The function of B cells in the immune response is .

B cells provide this kind of immunity.

The right lymphatic duct drains .

Although all of the organs below can raise an immune response, only this one filters the lymph.

The functions of the lymph system include all of the following except .

Antibodies _.

What is not true about antibodies?

The receives lymph from the left half of the body and part of the right side as well.

Lymph vessels resemble these vessels of the systemic circulation.

These cells recognize antigens and initiate the immune response.

In the tonsils, these structures trap bacteria and other foreign material.

In the Ouchterlony test, where will a precipitin line form when bovine serum albumin is mixed with the antibodies for horse albumin, bovine albumin, and swine albumin?

The pulp is responsible for the immune functions of the spleen.

The property of immunological memory is _.

Lymph in the cisterna chyli differs in composition from lymph in the general lymphatic stream in that it contains more _ _.

In the Ouchterlony test, if an unknown antigen contains only swine serum albumin, how many precipitin lines will form between it and the wells of antibodies for horse, bovine, and swine albumin?

This region of an antibody forms the antigen-binding site that binds a specific antigenic determinant of an antigen.

Select the mechanism below that is not involved in the flow of lymph through the lymphatic vessels.

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