Question 1

Leslie has a severe sore throat and the lymph nodes in her neck are swollen. This would indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  the focus of the infection is the lymph nodes. 
B)  lymph is not flowing consistently through these lymph nodes. 
C)  the lymph nodes contain an increased number of lymphocytes. 
D)  the lymph nodes are actively producing phagocytes. 
E)  the lymph nodes have increased their secretion of thymosin. 
A)  the focus of the infection is the lymph nodes. 
B)  lymph is not flowing consistently through these lymph nodes. 
C)  the lymph nodes contain an increased number of lymphocytes. 
D)  the lymph nodes are actively producing phagocytes. 
E)  the lymph nodes have increased their secretion of thymosin.

Question 2

A measure of antibody level in the plasma is

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A)  the primary response. 
B)  the secondary response. 
C)  antigen concentration. 
D)  body temperature. 
E)  the antibody titer. 
A)  the primary response. 
B)  the secondary response. 
C)  antigen concentration. 
D)  body temperature. 
E)  the antibody titer.

Question 3

All of the following are characteristics of anaphylaxis except

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A)  the first exposure does not always lead to a reaction. 
B)  IgE antibodies are produced. 
C)  symptoms include capillary dilation, airway constriction, pain and itching. 
D)  helper T cells are destroyed. 
E)  sensitized mast cells and basophils are stimulated upon each exposure to an allergen. 
A)  the first exposure does not always lead to a reaction. 
B)  IgE antibodies are produced. 
C)  symptoms include capillary dilation, airway constriction, pain and itching. 
D)  helper T cells are destroyed. 
E)  sensitized mast cells and basophils are stimulated upon each exposure to an allergen.

Question 4

Various types of macrophages are derived from

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

Question 5

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-What feature do lymphatic vessels share with veins that allows lymph to flow in only one direction? (Figure22-3)

Accepted Answer

A)  incomplete basement membrane 
B)  blunt end tubes 
C)  thick muscular walls 
D)  valves 
E)  endothelial cell inner lining 
A)  incomplete basement membrane 
B)  blunt end tubes 
C)  thick muscular walls 
D)  valves 
E)  endothelial cell inner lining

Question 6

T cells and B cells destroy one antigen without affecting other antigens or normal tissues, this is termed

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A)  memory. 
B)  versatility. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  specificity. 
E)  antigen processing. 
A)  memory. 
B)  versatility. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  specificity. 
E)  antigen processing.

Question 7

Sally has a tumor. In an effort to fight the cancerous cells her body increases the production of

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A)  neutrophils. 
B)  NK cells. 
C)  suppressor T cells. 
D)  memory B cells. 
E)  plasma cells. 
A)  neutrophils. 
B)  NK cells. 
C)  suppressor T cells. 
D)  memory B cells. 
E)  plasma cells.

Question 8

Lymphatic capillaries are not found in

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A)  the digestive system. 
B)  the skin. 
C)  cornea of the eye. 
D)  skeletal muscles. 
E)  the liver. 
A)  the digestive system. 
B)  the skin. 
C)  cornea of the eye. 
D)  skeletal muscles. 
E)  the liver.

Question 9

An abnormal cell would be identified by the immune system because it showed

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A)  Class I MHC proteins. 
B)  Class II MHC proteins. 
C)  Class I MHC proteins with an antigen bound. 
D)  Class II MHC proteins with an antigen bound. 
E)  a CD3 receptor complex in the membrane. 
A)  Class I MHC proteins. 
B)  Class II MHC proteins. 
C)  Class I MHC proteins with an antigen bound. 
D)  Class II MHC proteins with an antigen bound. 
E)  a CD3 receptor complex in the membrane.

Question 10

Anti-A and Anti-B blood typing antibodies are of which class?

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

Question 11

Which of the following is not a lymphocyte?

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A)  NK cells 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  memory T cells 
D)  macrophages 
E)  suppressor T cells 
A)  NK cells 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  memory T cells 
D)  macrophages 
E)  suppressor T cells

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

In a(n) ________, either the immune system fails to develop normally or the immune response is blocked.

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A)  autoimmune disease 
B)  immunodeficiency disease 
C)  allergic response 
D)  cross-reaction 
E)  agglutination reaction 
A)  autoimmune disease 
B)  immunodeficiency disease 
C)  allergic response 
D)  cross-reaction 
E)  agglutination reaction

Question 14

Suppressor T cells act to

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A)  suppress antigens. 
B)  erase memory T cells. 
C)  limit antigen proliferation. 
D)  inhibit T and B cell activities. 
E)  produce antibodies involved in autoimmunity. 
A)  suppress antigens. 
B)  erase memory T cells. 
C)  limit antigen proliferation. 
D)  inhibit T and B cell activities. 
E)  produce antibodies involved in autoimmunity.

Question 15

The following are steps in the cell-mediated immune response. What is the correct sequence for these steps?
1) Several cycles of mitosis occur.
2) Antigen is engulfed and presented by a macrophage.
3) Cytotoxic T cells migrate to focus of infection.
4) T cells with specific receptors recognize the antigen.
5) T cells differentiate into cytotoxic T cells or T memory cells.
6) Cytotoxic T cells release perforin and/or lymphotoxin.

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 1, 5, 3, 6, 2 
B)  2, 4, 1, 5, 3, 6 
C)  1, 2, 4, 5, 3, 6 
D)  3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 6 
E)  3, 6, 4, 5, 1, 2 
A)  4, 1, 5, 3, 6, 2 
B)  2, 4, 1, 5, 3, 6 
C)  1, 2, 4, 5, 3, 6 
D)  3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 6 
E)  3, 6, 4, 5, 1, 2

Question 16

T cells develop from stem cells in the

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

Question 17

The effects of activating the complement system include all of the following except

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A)  destruction of target cell plasma membranes. 
B)  stimulation of inflammation. 
C)  inhibition of the immune response. 
D)  opsonization. 
E)  chemotaxis. 
A)  destruction of target cell plasma membranes. 
B)  stimulation of inflammation. 
C)  inhibition of the immune response. 
D)  opsonization. 
E)  chemotaxis.

Question 18

In a routine examination, some blood is taken and analyzed. The results show a high IgM titer for the mumps virus but a low IgG anti-mumps titer. This would indicate the person

Accepted Answer

A)  has just recovered from mumps. 
B)  was recently infected with mumps. 
C)  is allergic to mumps. 
D)  is immune to mumps. 
E)  is relying on passive immunity. 
A)  has just recovered from mumps. 
B)  was recently infected with mumps. 
C)  is allergic to mumps. 
D)  is immune to mumps. 
E)  is relying on passive immunity.

Question 19

Cancer cells can be detected by NK cells when they show

Accepted Answer

A)  interferons. 
B)  complement proteins. 
C)  tumor-specific antigens. 
D)  opsonization. 
E)  CD4 markers. 
A)  interferons. 
B)  complement proteins. 
C)  tumor-specific antigens. 
D)  opsonization. 
E)  CD4 markers.

Question 20

T cells and B cells can be activated only by

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogens. 
B)  interleukins, interferons, and colony-stimulating factors. 
C)  cells infected with viruses, bacteria, or cancer cells. 
D)  exposure to a specific antigen at a specific site in a plasma membrane. 
E)  disease-causing agents. 
A)  pathogens. 
B)  interleukins, interferons, and colony-stimulating factors. 
C)  cells infected with viruses, bacteria, or cancer cells. 
D)  exposure to a specific antigen at a specific site in a plasma membrane. 
E)  disease-causing agents.

Exam 22: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Leslie has a severe sore throat and the lymph nodes in her neck are swollen. This would indicate that

A measure of antibody level in the plasma is

All of the following are characteristics of anaphylaxis except

Various types of macrophages are derived from

In-Text Figure Based Questions -What feature do lymphatic vessels share with veins that allows lymph to flow in only one direction? (Figure22-3)

T cells and B cells destroy one antigen without affecting other antigens or normal tissues, this is termed

Sally has a tumor. In an effort to fight the cancerous cells her body increases the production of

Lymphatic capillaries are not found in

An abnormal cell would be identified by the immune system because it showed

Anti-A and Anti-B blood typing antibodies are of which class?

Which of the following is not a lymphocyte?

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

In a(n) ________, either the immune system fails to develop normally or the immune response is blocked.

Suppressor T cells act to

T cells develop from stem cells in the

The effects of activating the complement system include all of the following except

In a routine examination, some blood is taken and analyzed. The results show a high IgM titer for the mumps virus but a low IgG anti-mumps titer. This would indicate the person

Cancer cells can be detected by NK cells when they show

T cells and B cells can be activated only by

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