Question 1

The antibodies produced in allergic reactions

Accepted Answer

A)  are called allergens. 
B)  are secreted by mast cells. 
C)  belong to the immunoglobulin E group. 
D)  belong to the immunoglobulin G group. 
A)  are called allergens. 
B)  are secreted by mast cells. 
C)  belong to the immunoglobulin E group. 
D)  belong to the immunoglobulin G group.

Question 2

_________ initiate(s) a cascade effect in response to foreign proteins in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies 
B)  Interferon 
C)  The complement system 
D)  Natural killer cells 
A)  Antibodies 
B)  Interferon 
C)  The complement system 
D)  Natural killer cells

Question 3

Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Production of antibodies 
D)  Synthesis of defensins 
A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Production of antibodies 
D)  Synthesis of defensins

Question 4

The most abundant type of immunoglobulin is

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA. 
B)  IgD. 
C)  IgE. 
D)  IgG. 
A)  IgA. 
B)  IgD. 
C)  IgE. 
D)  IgG.

Question 5

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  sinus. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  nodule. 
D)  hilum. 
A)  sinus. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  nodule. 
D)  hilum.

Question 6

A vaccine can halt an infection in a population in which most everyone is vaccinated, due to

Accepted Answer

A)  herd immunity. 
B)  people keeping away from each other. 
C)  an epidemic of autoimmunity. 
D)  bovine immunity. 
A)  herd immunity. 
B)  people keeping away from each other. 
C)  an epidemic of autoimmunity. 
D)  bovine immunity.

Question 7

In the cellular immune response,

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A)  B cells produce antibodies directly against antigens. 
B)  T cells produce antibodies directly against antigens. 
C)  T cells attach directly to antigens and destroy them. 
D)  T cells attack healthy body cells. 
A)  B cells produce antibodies directly against antigens. 
B)  T cells produce antibodies directly against antigens. 
C)  T cells attach directly to antigens and destroy them. 
D)  T cells attack healthy body cells.

Question 8

Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria...

Question 9

In an autoimmune disease, the immune response is directed toward

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign cells. 
B)  cells of the body ("self"). 
C)  all antigens. 
D)  all antibodies. 
A)  foreign cells. 
B)  cells of the body ("self"). 
C)  all antigens. 
D)  all antibodies.

Question 10

Morris has lung cancer and is given the drug Avastin. His doctor says that the drug is a monoclonal antibody. This means that the drug consists of

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A)  a cocktail of many types of antibodies. 
B)  a cocktail of many types of antigens. 
C)  a single type of antibody. 
D)  a single type of antigen. 
A)  a cocktail of many types of antibodies. 
B)  a cocktail of many types of antigens. 
C)  a single type of antibody. 
D)  a single type of antigen.

Question 11

Lymph differs from plasma in that

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A)  lymph has more protein than plasma. 
B)  plasma has more protein than lymph. 
C)  lymph is colorless and plasma is red. 
D)  lymph is thin and plasma is viscous. 
A)  lymph has more protein than plasma. 
B)  plasma has more protein than lymph. 
C)  lymph is colorless and plasma is red. 
D)  lymph is thin and plasma is viscous.

Question 12

Disease-causing agents are called

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A)  bugs. 
B)  germs. 
C)  pathogens. 
D)  antibodies. 
A)  bugs. 
B)  germs. 
C)  pathogens. 
D)  antibodies.

Question 13

The spleen

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A)  is the largest lymphatic organ. 
B)  contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules. 
C)  contains many phagocytes. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is the largest lymphatic organ. 
B)  contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules. 
C)  contains many phagocytes. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Inflammation is a response to

Accepted Answer

A)  ultraviolet light. 
B)  infection. 
C)  chemical exposure. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  ultraviolet light. 
B)  infection. 
C)  chemical exposure. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

The tissues of the spleen are called

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A)  red and white pulp. 
B)  black and blue pulp. 
C)  tonsils and Peyer's patches. 
D)  cellular and fibrous. 
A)  red and white pulp. 
B)  black and blue pulp. 
C)  tonsils and Peyer's patches. 
D)  cellular and fibrous.

Question 16

Newborns can acquire __________ immunity through breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific 
B)  passive 
C)  active 
D)  innate 
A)  specific 
B)  passive 
C)  active 
D)  innate

Question 17

A primary immune response ______, and a secondary immune response ______.

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A)  is very important; is less important to the body's ability to protect itself 
B)  produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen 
C)  is very rapid in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens; is very slow in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens 
D)  occurs only in children; occurs only in adults 
A)  is very important; is less important to the body's ability to protect itself 
B)  produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen 
C)  is very rapid in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens; is very slow in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens 
D)  occurs only in children; occurs only in adults

Question 18

A lymph node consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  compartments that contain masses of lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  afferent vessels circulating lymph into the node on its convex surface. 
C)  lymph nodules. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  compartments that contain masses of lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B)  afferent vessels circulating lymph into the node on its convex surface. 
C)  lymph nodules. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

Older red blood cells may be destroyed in the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Complement proteins, which are activated when IgG or IgM antibodies bind antigen,

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate chemotaxis, in which neutrophils and macrophages are repelled from the affected area. 
B)  cause opsonization, which coats the antibody-antigen complexes in a way that attracts phagocytes. 
C)  cause lysis of the T cells. 
D)  stimulate cytokine release. 
A)  stimulate chemotaxis, in which neutrophils and macrophages are repelled from the affected area. 
B)  cause opsonization, which coats the antibody-antigen complexes in a way that attracts phagocytes. 
C)  cause lysis of the T cells. 
D)  stimulate cytokine release.

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

The antibodies produced in allergic reactions

_________ initiate(s) a cascade effect in response to foreign proteins in the body.

Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?

The most abundant type of immunoglobulin is

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass is called the

A vaccine can halt an infection in a population in which most everyone is vaccinated, due to

In the cellular immune response,

Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ______.

In an autoimmune disease, the immune response is directed toward

Morris has lung cancer and is given the drug Avastin. His doctor says that the drug is a monoclonal antibody. This means that the drug consists of

Lymph differs from plasma in that

Disease-causing agents are called

The spleen

Inflammation is a response to

The tissues of the spleen are called

Newborns can acquire __________ immunity through breast milk.

A primary immune response ______, and a secondary immune response ______.

A lymph node consists of

Older red blood cells may be destroyed in the spleen.

Complement proteins, which are activated when IgG or IgM antibodies bind antigen,

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