Question 1

The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. A

Question 2

Marsha gets a splinter in her finger. What is her body's response to any microbe that might try to enter her body as a result of the splinter breaking the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Innate defense 
B)  Adaptive defense 
C)  Specific defense 
D)  Cytotoxic T cell response 
A)  Innate defense 
B)  Adaptive defense 
C)  Specific defense 
D)  Cytotoxic T cell response A

Question 3

Interferon is a group of hormonelike peptides that cells produce in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical irritants. 
B)  viruses. 
C)  bacteria. 
D)  fungi. 
A)  chemical irritants. 
B)  viruses. 
C)  bacteria. 
D)  fungi. B

Question 4

A transplant recipient may be able to eventually discontinue immunosuppressant drugs if

Accepted Answer

A)  the recipient receives bone marrow stem cells from the donor. 
B)  the donor and recipient are both under age 30. 
C)  the transplanted organ is not vital. 
D)  The recipient receives a well-matched transplant from the donor. 
A)  the recipient receives bone marrow stem cells from the donor. 
B)  the donor and recipient are both under age 30. 
C)  the transplanted organ is not vital. 
D)  The recipient receives a well-matched transplant from the donor.

Question 5

B cells divide and differentiate into _________, which produce and secrete antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells 
B)  antibodies 
C)  megakaryocytes 
D)  plasma cells 
A)  T cells 
B)  antibodies 
C)  megakaryocytes 
D)  plasma cells

Question 6

During the primary immune response, B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An injection of synthetic antibodies imparts active immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Innate defenses are

Accepted Answer

A)  fast and nonspecific. 
B)  slow and nonspecific. 
C)  fast and specific. 
D)  slow and specific. 
A)  fast and nonspecific. 
B)  slow and nonspecific. 
C)  fast and specific. 
D)  slow and specific.

Question 9

The thymus enlarges after puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region, to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

Accepted Answer

A)  loses its blood supply. 
B)  receives too much blood and swells. 
C)  becomes edematous. 
D)  loses tissue fluid. 
A)  loses its blood supply. 
B)  receives too much blood and swells. 
C)  becomes edematous. 
D)  loses tissue fluid.

Question 11

In active immunity, a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected. The lymph nodes in his __________ enlarge.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical region 
B)  thoracic region 
C)  inguinal region 
D)  supratrochlear region 
A)  cervical region 
B)  thoracic region 
C)  inguinal region 
D)  supratrochlear region

Question 13

Muscle contraction moves lymph through lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Tissue fluid is ______ and lymph is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  forced out of lymph vessels; absorbed into lymph vessels 
B)  forced out of blood plasma; absorbed into blood capillaries 
C)  rich in proteins; rich in proteins and foreign particles 
D)  forced out of blood plasma and generally lacking in proteins; absorbed into lymph capillaries 
A)  forced out of lymph vessels; absorbed into lymph vessels 
B)  forced out of blood plasma; absorbed into blood capillaries 
C)  rich in proteins; rich in proteins and foreign particles 
D)  forced out of blood plasma and generally lacking in proteins; absorbed into lymph capillaries

Question 15

Foreign particles that are injected into the skin enter the lymphatic system

Accepted Answer

A)  rapidly. 
B)  slowly. 
C)  not at all, because lymphatic valves prevent this. 
D)  not at all, because the skin lacks lymphatic capillaries. 
A)  rapidly. 
B)  slowly. 
C)  not at all, because lymphatic valves prevent this. 
D)  not at all, because the skin lacks lymphatic capillaries.

Question 16

Autoimmune diseases are more common in older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After lymph leaves the collecting ducts, it enters _____ and becomes part of the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries; serum 
B)  capillaries; blood supply 
C)  veins; plasma 
D)  lymph nodes; lymphatic trunks 
A)  arteries; serum 
B)  capillaries; blood supply 
C)  veins; plasma 
D)  lymph nodes; lymphatic trunks

Question 19

An immune response that is slower but more specific for the pathogen is the

Accepted Answer

A)  innate defense. 
B)  adaptive defense. 
C)  nonspecific defense. 
D)  inborn defense. 
A)  innate defense. 
B)  adaptive defense. 
C)  nonspecific defense. 
D)  inborn defense.

Question 20

Lymph is ______ ______ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lymph is ______ ______ that has entered...

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

Marsha gets a splinter in her finger. What is her body's response to any microbe that might try to enter her body as a result of the splinter breaking the skin?

Interferon is a group of hormonelike peptides that cells produce in response to

A transplant recipient may be able to eventually discontinue immunosuppressant drugs if

B cells divide and differentiate into _________, which produce and secrete antibodies.

During the primary immune response, B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.

An injection of synthetic antibodies imparts active immunity.

Innate defenses are

The thymus enlarges after puberty.

Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region, to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

In active immunity, a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected. The lymph nodes in his __________ enlarge.

Muscle contraction moves lymph through lymphatic vessels.

Tissue fluid is ______ and lymph is ______.

Foreign particles that are injected into the skin enter the lymphatic system

Autoimmune diseases are more common in older people.

Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.

After lymph leaves the collecting ducts, it enters _____ and becomes part of the ______.

An immune response that is slower but more specific for the pathogen is the

Lymph is ______ ______ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Joints of the Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System I: Basic Structure and Function

Nervous System II: Division of the Nervous System

Nervous System III: Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, Growth, and Development

Genetics and Genomics

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Tissue fluid is and lymph is .

After lymph leaves the collecting ducts, it enters _ and becomes part of the __.

Lymph is that has entered a lymphatic capillary.