Question 1

Which of the following is the time needed to produce antibodies by a B cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 - 2 days 
B)  3 - 14 days 
C)  11 - 22 days 
D)  None of the above is correct 
A)  1 - 2 days 
B)  3 - 14 days 
C)  11 - 22 days 
D)  None of the above is correct

Question 2

Eosinophils are seen in greater number in patients with parasitic infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the cell that is responsible for a cell-mediated response to an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory B cell 
B)  Plasma cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  All of the above are responsible 
A)  Memory B cell 
B)  Plasma cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  All of the above are responsible

Question 4

Which of the following is produced from a B cell that is stimulated by an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory B cells 
B)  Plasma cells 
C)  Antibodies 
D)  All of the above are produced by a B cell in respond to an antigen 
A)  Memory B cells 
B)  Plasma cells 
C)  Antibodies 
D)  All of the above are produced by a B cell in respond to an antigen

Question 5

Which of the following is caused by an adaptive response to self-antigens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infection 
B)  Allergic reaction 
C)  Shock 
D)  Autoimmune disease 
A)  Infection 
B)  Allergic reaction 
C)  Shock 
D)  Autoimmune disease

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system which helps to maintain homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid balance 
B)  Body defense against microorganisms 
C)  Protein absorption from the digestive tract 
D)  All of these are functions of the lymphatic system 
A)  Fluid balance 
B)  Body defense against microorganisms 
C)  Protein absorption from the digestive tract 
D)  All of these are functions of the lymphatic system

Question 7

Interferon is released in response to a bacterial infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Tolerance is a state of lymphocyte unresponsiveness to an antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following describes the correct flow of lymph through a lymph node?

Accepted Answer

A)  Afferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node, efferent lymphatic vessel 
B)  Efferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node, afferent lymphatic vessel 
C)  Afferent lymphatic vessel, efferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node 
D)  All of the above are correct 
A)  Afferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node, efferent lymphatic vessel 
B)  Efferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node, afferent lymphatic vessel 
C)  Afferent lymphatic vessel, efferent lymphatic vessel, lymph node 
D)  All of the above are correct

Question 10

The first response to an antigen is called the primary response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatic portal veins 
B)  Mesenteric veins 
C)  Lacteals 
D)  None of these is correct 
A)  Hepatic portal veins 
B)  Mesenteric veins 
C)  Lacteals 
D)  None of these is correct

Question 12

What part of an antibody combines with an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constant region 
B)  Alpha region 
C)  Variable region 
D)  Gamma region 
A)  Constant region 
B)  Alpha region 
C)  Variable region 
D)  Gamma region

Question 13

Which of the following is classified as a regulatory T cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed hypersensitivity cell 
B)  Helper T cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  All of the above are regulatory T cells 
A)  Delayed hypersensitivity cell 
B)  Helper T cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  All of the above are regulatory T cells

Question 14

What is the co-stimulation molecule that activates cytotoxic T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helper T cell direct contact 
B)  Interleukin-2 
C)  Histamine 
D)  All of the above are needed for co-stimulation of cytotoxic T cells 
A)  Helper T cell direct contact 
B)  Interleukin-2 
C)  Histamine 
D)  All of the above are needed for co-stimulation of cytotoxic T cells

Question 15

Which of the following immunities is caused by a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive artificial immunity 
B)  Passive natural immunity 
C)  Active natural immunity 
D)  Active artificial immunity 
A)  Passive artificial immunity 
B)  Passive natural immunity 
C)  Active natural immunity 
D)  Active artificial immunity

Question 16

Antibody-mediated immunity involves the production of antibodies by which of the following cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  Natural killer cells 
D)  Macrophages 
A)  B cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  Natural killer cells 
D)  Macrophages

Question 17

What is the name of the CD4 or T4 cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed hypersensitivity T cell 
B)  Helper T cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  Plasma cell 
A)  Delayed hypersensitivity T cell 
B)  Helper T cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  Plasma cell

Question 18

Antibodies are produced by T cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the name of the CD8 or T8 cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed hypersensitivity T cell 
B)  Helper T cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  Plasma cell 
A)  Delayed hypersensitivity T cell 
B)  Helper T cell 
C)  Cytotoxic T cell 
D)  Plasma cell

Exam 19: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Which of the following is the time needed to produce antibodies by a B cell?

Eosinophils are seen in greater number in patients with parasitic infections.

What is the cell that is responsible for a cell-mediated response to an antigen?

Which of the following is produced from a B cell that is stimulated by an antigen?

Which of the following is caused by an adaptive response to self-antigens?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system which helps to maintain homeostasis?

Interferon is released in response to a bacterial infection.

Tolerance is a state of lymphocyte unresponsiveness to an antigen.

Which of the following describes the correct flow of lymph through a lymph node?

The first response to an antigen is called the primary response.

Which of the following are lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat?

What part of an antibody combines with an antigen?

Which of the following is classified as a regulatory T cell?

What is the co-stimulation molecule that activates cytotoxic T cells?

Which of the following immunities is caused by a vaccine?

Antibody-mediated immunity involves the production of antibodies by which of the following cells?

What is the name of the CD4 or T4 cell?

Antibodies are produced by T cells.

What is the name of the CD8 or T8 cell?

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