Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonsils 
B)  Peyer patches 
C)  Lymph nodes 
D)  Complements 
E)  Thymus glands 
A)  Tonsils 
B)  Peyer patches 
C)  Lymph nodes 
D)  Complements 
E)  Thymus glands

Question 2

Which of the following is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous connective tissue capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  appendix 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  Peyer patches 
E)  pharyngeal tonsils 
A)  palatine tonsils 
B)  appendix 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  Peyer patches 
E)  pharyngeal tonsils

Question 3

A virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies against the viral antigen.These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to combat an infection by the same virus.This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  innate immunity. 
B)  artificially induced passive immunity. 
C)  artificially induced active immunity. 
D)  naturally acquired passive immunity. 
E)  naturally acquired active immunity. 
A)  innate immunity. 
B)  artificially induced passive immunity. 
C)  artificially induced active immunity. 
D)  naturally acquired passive immunity. 
E)  naturally acquired active immunity.

Question 4

The group of lymphoid stem cells that migrates to the thymus and divides repeatedly produces which type(s)of lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  NK cells 
D)  T cells and B cells 
E)  B cells and NK cells 
A)  B cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  NK cells 
D)  T cells and B cells 
E)  B cells and NK cells

Question 5

Which cell population plays a pivotal role in the process of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  monocytes 
B)  NK cells 
C)  cytokines 
D)  complement proteins 
E)  mast cells 
A)  monocytes 
B)  NK cells 
C)  cytokines 
D)  complement proteins 
E)  mast cells

Question 6

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label D 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 7

A bacterial infection in the foot would most likely affect lymph nodes in which of the following regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  axillary 
B)  cervical 
C)  mammary 
D)  inguinal 
E)  brachial 
A)  axillary 
B)  cervical 
C)  mammary 
D)  inguinal 
E)  brachial

Question 8

Which cells have a primary role in cell-mediated immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  NK cells 
D)  antigens 
E)  plasma cells 
A)  B cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  NK cells 
D)  antigens 
E)  plasma cells

Question 9

Why does the risk of cancer increase in AIDS patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppressor T cell activity resets the normal immune response. 
B)  Immune surveillance is depressed. 
C)  Cell-mediated immunity is enhanced. 
D)  There is an increase in the circulating antibody levels. 
E)  The virus enters human leukocytes by receptor-mediated endocytosis. 
A)  Suppressor T cell activity resets the normal immune response. 
B)  Immune surveillance is depressed. 
C)  Cell-mediated immunity is enhanced. 
D)  There is an increase in the circulating antibody levels. 
E)  The virus enters human leukocytes by receptor-mediated endocytosis.

Question 10

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells becoming less responsive to antigens. 
B)  more cytotoxic T cells responding to infections. 
C)  increased numbers of T helper cells. 
D)  higher levels of antibodies after initial exposure to antigens. 
E)  enlargement of the thymus and increased levels of circulating thymic hormones. 
A)  T cells becoming less responsive to antigens. 
B)  more cytotoxic T cells responding to infections. 
C)  increased numbers of T helper cells. 
D)  higher levels of antibodies after initial exposure to antigens. 
E)  enlargement of the thymus and increased levels of circulating thymic hormones.

Question 11

After receiving a blood transfusion,a patient develops signs indicating a cross reaction between incompatible blood types.Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for these signs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  complement binding site 
B)  antigen binding site 
C)  antigenic determinant sites 
D)  macrophage binding site 
E)  antibodies 
A)  complement binding site 
B)  antigen binding site 
C)  antigenic determinant sites 
D)  macrophage binding site 
E)  antibodies

Question 13

The red pulp of the spleen contains large quantities of

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes. 
B)  neutrophils. 
C)  red blood cells. 
D)  platelets. 
E)  fibrous connective tissue. 
A)  lymphocytes. 
B)  neutrophils. 
C)  red blood cells. 
D)  platelets. 
E)  fibrous connective tissue.

Question 14

NK cells secrete ________,which kills an abnormal cell by creating large pores in its plasma membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)  histamine 
B)  pus 
C)  perforin 
D)  heparin 
E)  pyrogen 
A)  histamine 
B)  pus 
C)  perforin 
D)  heparin 
E)  pyrogen

Question 15

Which property of immunity exists when the plasma membrane of each T cell and B cell has receptors that will bind only one particular type of antigen,ignoring all other types of antigens?

Accepted Answer

A)  specificity 
B)  memory 
C)  versatility 
D)  tolerance 
E)  innate immunity 
A)  specificity 
B)  memory 
C)  versatility 
D)  tolerance 
E)  innate immunity

Question 16

A foreign microorganism that may cause disease in humans is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogen. 
B)  antigen. 
C)  antibody. 
D)  pathology. 
E)  plaque. 
A)  pathogen. 
B)  antigen. 
C)  antibody. 
D)  pathology. 
E)  plaque.

Question 17

Adaptive defenses

Accepted Answer

A)  involve immunological surveillance. 
B)  protect against particular threats. 
C)  do not distinguish between one threat and another. 
D)  are not dependent on the activities of lymphocytes. 
E)  are present at birth. 
A)  involve immunological surveillance. 
B)  protect against particular threats. 
C)  do not distinguish between one threat and another. 
D)  are not dependent on the activities of lymphocytes. 
E)  are present at birth.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  complement binding site 
B)  antigen binding site 
C)  antigenic determinant sites 
D)  macrophage binding site 
E)  antibodies 
A)  complement binding site 
B)  antigen binding site 
C)  antigenic determinant sites 
D)  macrophage binding site 
E)  antibodies

Question 19

________ develop(s)when the immune response mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  Autoimmune disorders 
B)  Immediate hypersensitivity 
C)  Anaphylaxis 
D)  Immunodeficiency diseases 
E)  Immune complex disorders 
A)  Autoimmune disorders 
B)  Immediate hypersensitivity 
C)  Anaphylaxis 
D)  Immunodeficiency diseases 
E)  Immune complex disorders

Question 20

IgD antibodies

Accepted Answer

A)  decline in levels as IgG production accelerates. 
B)  are important in the allergic response. 
C)  are the anti-Rh antibodies produced by Rh-negative mothers. 
D)  attack bacteria insensitive to IgG. 
E)  bind antigens in the extracellular fluid to B cells. 
A)  decline in levels as IgG production accelerates. 
B)  are important in the allergic response. 
C)  are the anti-Rh antibodies produced by Rh-negative mothers. 
D)  attack bacteria insensitive to IgG. 
E)  bind antigens in the extracellular fluid to B cells.

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

Which of the following is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous connective tissue capsule?

A virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies against the viral antigen.These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to combat an infection by the same virus.This would be an example of

The group of lymphoid stem cells that migrates to the thymus and divides repeatedly produces which type(s)of lymphocytes?

Which cell population plays a pivotal role in the process of inflammation?

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

A bacterial infection in the foot would most likely affect lymph nodes in which of the following regions?

Which cells have a primary role in cell-mediated immunity?

Why does the risk of cancer increase in AIDS patients?

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

After receiving a blood transfusion,a patient develops signs indicating a cross reaction between incompatible blood types.Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for these signs?

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

The red pulp of the spleen contains large quantities of

NK cells secrete ________,which kills an abnormal cell by creating large pores in its plasma membrane.

Which property of immunity exists when the plasma membrane of each T cell and B cell has receptors that will bind only one particular type of antigen,ignoring all other types of antigens?

A foreign microorganism that may cause disease in humans is called a(n)

Adaptive defenses

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

________ develop(s)when the immune response mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues.

IgD antibodies

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Exam 14: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

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

Which of the following is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous connective tissue capsule?

A virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies against the viral antigen.These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to combat an infection by the same virus.This would be an example of

The group of lymphoid stem cells that migrates to the thymus and divides repeatedly produces which type(s)of lymphocytes?

Which cell population plays a pivotal role in the process of inflammation?

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

A bacterial infection in the foot would most likely affect lymph nodes in which of the following regions?

Which cells have a primary role in cell-mediated immunity?

Why does the risk of cancer increase in AIDS patients?

Changes in the immune system that accompany aging include

After receiving a blood transfusion,a patient develops signs indicating a cross reaction between incompatible blood types.Which class of immunoglobulins is responsible for these signs?

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

The red pulp of the spleen contains large quantities of

NK cells secrete ________,which kills an abnormal cell by creating large pores in its plasma membrane.

Which property of immunity exists when the plasma membrane of each T cell and B cell has receptors that will bind only one particular type of antigen,ignoring all other types of antigens?

A foreign microorganism that may cause disease in humans is called a(n)

Adaptive defenses

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

________ develop(s)when the immune response mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues.

IgD antibodies

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

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

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The Reproductive System

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