Question 1

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells and platelets as well as vast stores of iron. 
B)  lymphocytes, which initiate immune responses. 
C)  eosinophils, which engage in immune surveillance. 
D)  lymphocytes, which act as stationary phagocytes. 
E)  antibodies that remain in reserve for the next antigen encounter. 
A)  red blood cells and platelets as well as vast stores of iron. 
B)  lymphocytes, which initiate immune responses. 
C)  eosinophils, which engage in immune surveillance. 
D)  lymphocytes, which act as stationary phagocytes. 
E)  antibodies that remain in reserve for the next antigen encounter. B

Question 2

Major events produced by inflammation include

Accepted Answer

A)  redness, swelling, heat, and pain. 
B)  redness, pus, fever, and rapid heart rate. 
C)  tears, swelling, pain, and fever. 
D)  swelling, redness, tissue damage, and altered pH. 
E)  heat, pain, fever, and activation of the complement system. 
A)  redness, swelling, heat, and pain. 
B)  redness, pus, fever, and rapid heart rate. 
C)  tears, swelling, pain, and fever. 
D)  swelling, redness, tissue damage, and altered pH. 
E)  heat, pain, fever, and activation of the complement system. A

Question 3

The ability of certain phagocytes to move through the wall of a capillary is called

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation. 
B)  diapedesis. 
C)  chemotaxis. 
D)  necrosis. 
E)  immunological escape. 
A)  inflammation. 
B)  diapedesis. 
C)  chemotaxis. 
D)  necrosis. 
E)  immunological escape. B

Question 4

Chronic or excessive enlargement of lymph nodes,a sign called ________,may occur in response to bacterial or viral infections,endocrine disorders,or cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphadenopathy 
B)  splenectomy 
C)  tonsillitis 
D)  lymphoma 
E)  appendicitis 
A)  lymphadenopathy 
B)  splenectomy 
C)  tonsillitis 
D)  lymphoma 
E)  appendicitis

Question 5

________ is the ability to produce a normal immune response upon exposure to an antigen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Versatility 
B)  Complement activation 
C)  Neutralization 
D)  Specificity 
E)  Immunological competence 
A)  Versatility 
B)  Complement activation 
C)  Neutralization 
D)  Specificity 
E)  Immunological competence

Question 6

During B cell sensitization and activation,antigens enter the B cell through

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  endocytosis. 
D)  protein channels. 
E)  antigen channels. 
A)  diffusion. 
B)  osmosis. 
C)  endocytosis. 
D)  protein channels. 
E)  antigen channels.

Question 7

In the condition called ________,interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphadenopathy 
B)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  mononucleosis 
E)  lymphedema 
A)  lymphadenopathy 
B)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  mononucleosis 
E)  lymphedema

Question 8

The chemical mediators,which stimulate the production of neutrophils,eosinophils,and basophils,cause fever,and increase T cell sensitivity,are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  interleukins. 
B)  interferons. 
C)  tumor necrosis factors. 
D)  phagocytic regulators. 
E)  colony-stimulating factors. 
A)  interleukins. 
B)  interferons. 
C)  tumor necrosis factors. 
D)  phagocytic regulators. 
E)  colony-stimulating factors.

Question 9

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label G represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains 
A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains

Question 10

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with

Accepted Answer

A)  phagocytosis of the antigen. 
B)  that lymphocyte's ability to produce antibodies. 
C)  antigen recognition. 
D)  the ability of the lymphocyte to present antigen. 
E)  agglutination of the antigen. 
A)  phagocytosis of the antigen. 
B)  that lymphocyte's ability to produce antibodies. 
C)  antigen recognition. 
D)  the ability of the lymphocyte to present antigen. 
E)  agglutination of the antigen.

Question 11

Which of the following secretes antibodies that have the same target as the antibodies on the surface of sensitized B cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  memory cells 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  helper T cells 
D)  cytotoxic T cells 
E)  suppressor T cells 
A)  memory cells 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  helper T cells 
D)  cytotoxic T cells 
E)  suppressor T cells

Question 12

Which of the following illustrates how the lymphatic system integrates with the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of thymosins from the thymus gland 
B)  effects of pyrogens on the hypothalamus 
C)  secretion of histamine and heparin from mast cells 
D)  formation of pus during inflammation 
E)  presence of IgA in glandular secretions 
A)  secretion of thymosins from the thymus gland 
B)  effects of pyrogens on the hypothalamus 
C)  secretion of histamine and heparin from mast cells 
D)  formation of pus during inflammation 
E)  presence of IgA in glandular secretions

Question 13

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA/occurs in endocrine secretions 
B)  IgD/largest and most diverse 
C)  IgE/accelerates inflammation 
D)  IgG/occurs in tears and saliva 
E)  IgM/stimulates release of histamine 
A)  IgA/occurs in endocrine secretions 
B)  IgD/largest and most diverse 
C)  IgE/accelerates inflammation 
D)  IgG/occurs in tears and saliva 
E)  IgM/stimulates release of histamine

Question 14

________ enable the immune system to launch a faster,stronger response to a previously encountered antigen.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma cells 
B)  Memory cells 
C)  Helper T cells 
D)  NK cells 
E)  Pathogenic cells 
A)  Plasma cells 
B)  Memory cells 
C)  Helper T cells 
D)  NK cells 
E)  Pathogenic cells

Question 15

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label B represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains 
A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier,which is an innate defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretions of sebaceous glands 
B)  fixed macrophages 
C)  perforins 
D)  cytokines 
E)  histamine and heparin 
A)  secretions of sebaceous glands 
B)  fixed macrophages 
C)  perforins 
D)  cytokines 
E)  histamine and heparin

Question 17

Which of the following indicates that the immune system has achieved versatility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Millions of NK cells are produced to ensure efficient immune surveillance. 
B)  Lymphocytes, which are sensitive to an antigen, undergo repeated cell divisions. 
C)  Production of many normal B cells and T cells, which will attack "self" antigens, occurs. 
D)  Lymphocyte cell divisions produce two cell types: one group, which will attack specific antigens, and another group, which will remain inactive until exposed to the same antigen later. 
E)  Millions of different lymphocyte populations are produced, each with different antigen receptors. 
A)  Millions of NK cells are produced to ensure efficient immune surveillance. 
B)  Lymphocytes, which are sensitive to an antigen, undergo repeated cell divisions. 
C)  Production of many normal B cells and T cells, which will attack "self" antigens, occurs. 
D)  Lymphocyte cell divisions produce two cell types: one group, which will attack specific antigens, and another group, which will remain inactive until exposed to the same antigen later. 
E)  Millions of different lymphocyte populations are produced, each with different antigen receptors.

Question 18

Immunoglobulins that are the first antibody type to be produced and secreted,following initial exposure to an antigen,are the ________ antibodies.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects ________,which leads to clinical problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  cytotoxic T cells 
D)  helper T cells 
E)  suppressor T cells 
A)  B cells 
B)  plasma cells 
C)  cytotoxic T cells 
D)  helper T cells 
E)  suppressor T cells

Question 20

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label C represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains 
A)  disulfide bond 
B)  variable segment 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  constant segments of light and heavy chains

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

Major events produced by inflammation include

The ability of certain phagocytes to move through the wall of a capillary is called

Chronic or excessive enlargement of lymph nodes,a sign called ________,may occur in response to bacterial or viral infections,endocrine disorders,or cancer.

________ is the ability to produce a normal immune response upon exposure to an antigen.

During B cell sensitization and activation,antigens enter the B cell through

In the condition called ________,interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

The chemical mediators,which stimulate the production of neutrophils,eosinophils,and basophils,cause fever,and increase T cell sensitivity,are termed

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label G represent?

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with

Which of the following secretes antibodies that have the same target as the antibodies on the surface of sensitized B cells?

Which of the following illustrates how the lymphatic system integrates with the endocrine system?

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

________ enable the immune system to launch a faster,stronger response to a previously encountered antigen.

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label B represent?

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier,which is an innate defense mechanism?

Which of the following indicates that the immune system has achieved versatility?

Immunoglobulins that are the first antibody type to be produced and secreted,following initial exposure to an antigen,are the ________ antibodies.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects ________,which leads to clinical problems.

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label C represent?

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Exam 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The white pulp of the spleen contains large numbers of

Major events produced by inflammation include

The ability of certain phagocytes to move through the wall of a capillary is called

Chronic or excessive enlargement of lymph nodes,a sign called ________,may occur in response to bacterial or viral infections,endocrine disorders,or cancer.

________ is the ability to produce a normal immune response upon exposure to an antigen.

During B cell sensitization and activation,antigens enter the B cell through

In the condition called ________,interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

The chemical mediators,which stimulate the production of neutrophils,eosinophils,and basophils,cause fever,and increase T cell sensitivity,are termed

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label G represent?

Blocking the antigen receptors on the surface of lymphocytes would interfere with

Which of the following secretes antibodies that have the same target as the antibodies on the surface of sensitized B cells?

Which of the following illustrates how the lymphatic system integrates with the endocrine system?

Identify the correct match between the immunoglobulins and their characteristics.

________ enable the immune system to launch a faster,stronger response to a previously encountered antigen.

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label B represent?

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier,which is an innate defense mechanism?

Which of the following indicates that the immune system has achieved versatility?

Immunoglobulins that are the first antibody type to be produced and secreted,following initial exposure to an antigen,are the ________ antibodies.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects ________,which leads to clinical problems.

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part. -What does label C represent?

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Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

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The Reproductive System

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