Exam 12: Body Defenses

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The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with mutations during lymphocyte development.

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____________________ refers to the chemical attraction of leukocytes to the site of invasion.

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Localized vasodilation in an inflamed area is brought about by the release of ____ from ____.

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The primary response to microbial invasion is mediated by memory cells.

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The ____________________ is a layer of subcutaneous tissue under the dermis of the skin.

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Most fat cells in the body are located in the dermis.

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Cilia-propelled upward movement of the respiratory airways' mucus layer to which inspired particulates are stuck is known as the ____________ (two words).

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Interleukin 1, interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor all function as endogenous pyrogens, which induce the development of a fever.

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Match the antibody type with the correct characteristic. a.IgA b.IgM c.IgG d.IgD e.IgE -Mediator in asthma and hives

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With ____, the body fails to recognize and tolerate particular self-antigens.

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The membrane-attack complex is formed by the five final activated components of the complement system.

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Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: a.cytotoxic T cells b.helper T cells c.suppressor T cells -Most numerous of the T cells

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The type of antibodies responsible for inducing allergic manifestations is in the Ig___ class.

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____________________ ions switch on the contractile apparatus needed for the crawling-like motion of a leukocyte.

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Hair and nails are both special keratinized products.

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Plasma cells

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A mass of transformed cells that is slow-growing, stays put, and does not infiltrate surrounding tissue is known as a(n) ____________________ tumor, whereas rapidly growing, invasive masses are called ____________________ tumors or ____________________ tumors.

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Indicate which type of T cell is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: a.cytotoxic T cells b.helper T cells c.suppressor T cells -Secrete macrophage-migration inhibition factor

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Interferon

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Lymphocytes respond to antigens that have been processed and presented to them by

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