Question 1

The lymphoid organ that acts like a filter as lymph passes through is

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix. 
B)  tonsils. 
C)  adenoids. 
D)  lymph nodes. 
E)  thymus. 
A)  appendix. 
B)  tonsils. 
C)  adenoids. 
D)  lymph nodes. 
E)  thymus.

Question 2

The process by which soluble antigens combine with antibodies to form insoluble immune complexes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  opsonization. 
B)  activation. 
C)  agglutination. 
D)  precipitation. 
E)  neutralization. 
A)  opsonization. 
B)  activation. 
C)  agglutination. 
D)  precipitation. 
E)  neutralization.

Question 3

Lymphocytes

Accepted Answer

A)  are actively phagocytic. 
B)  destroy red blood cells. 
C)  respond to antigens. 
D)  are primarily found in red bone marrow. 
E)  decrease in number during infection. 
A)  are actively phagocytic. 
B)  destroy red blood cells. 
C)  respond to antigens. 
D)  are primarily found in red bone marrow. 
E)  decrease in number during infection.

Question 4

The production of autoantibodies generally causes

Accepted Answer

A)  allergic reactions. 
B)  autoimmune diseases. 
C)  immunodeficiency diseases. 
D)  allergic reactions and immunodeficiency diseases. 
E)  a normal immune response. 
A)  allergic reactions. 
B)  autoimmune diseases. 
C)  immunodeficiency diseases. 
D)  allergic reactions and immunodeficiency diseases. 
E)  a normal immune response.

Question 5

Defense of the body against a particular pathogen is provided by

Accepted Answer

A)  innate immunity. 
B)  adaptive immunity. 
C)  immunological surveillance. 
D)  skin defenses. 
E)  fever. 
A)  innate immunity. 
B)  adaptive immunity. 
C)  immunological surveillance. 
D)  skin defenses. 
E)  fever.

Question 6

________ are fixed macrophages found in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A)  Astrocytes 
B)  Oligodendrocytes 
C)  Microglia 
D)  Kupffer cells 
E)  Ventricular macrophages 
A)  Astrocytes 
B)  Oligodendrocytes 
C)  Microglia 
D)  Kupffer cells 
E)  Ventricular macrophages

Question 7

Hormones that regulate the activity of B cells and T cells and enhance nonspecific defense are called

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitriol. 
B)  glucocorticoids. 
C)  mineralocorticoids. 
D)  interleukins. 
E)  immunoglobulins. 
A)  calcitriol. 
B)  glucocorticoids. 
C)  mineralocorticoids. 
D)  interleukins. 
E)  immunoglobulins.

The lymphoid organ that acts like a filter as lymph passes through is

The process by which soluble antigens combine with antibodies to form insoluble immune complexes is called

Lymphocytes

The production of autoantibodies generally causes

Defense of the body against a particular pathogen is provided by

________ are fixed macrophages found in the liver.

Hormones that regulate the activity of B cells and T cells and enhance nonspecific defense are called

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters

Exam 22: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The lymphoid organ that acts like a filter as lymph passes through is

The process by which soluble antigens combine with antibodies to form insoluble immune complexes is called

Lymphocytes

The production of autoantibodies generally causes

Defense of the body against a particular pathogen is provided by

________ are fixed macrophages found in the liver.

Hormones that regulate the activity of B cells and T cells and enhance nonspecific defense are called

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters