Question 1

Cytotoxic T cells destroy

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotoxic cells. 
B)  T cells. 
C)  all antigen-bearing cells. 
D)  cancer cells and virus-containing cells. 
A)  cytotoxic cells. 
B)  T cells. 
C)  all antigen-bearing cells. 
D)  cancer cells and virus-containing cells.

Question 2

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  artery. 
B)  arteriole. 
C)  vein. 
D)  capillary. 
A)  artery. 
B)  arteriole. 
C)  vein. 
D)  capillary.

Question 3

An antigen is ______, whereas an antibody is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a foreign substance such as a protein or a polysaccharide to which lymphocytes respond; a globular protein that reacts with an antigen to eliminate the antigen 
B)  an immunoglobulin that is produced by lymph nodes in response to bacteria; a foreign protein that enters the body and causes an immune reaction 
C)  a hapten molecule that is complex in shape; an enzyme produced by the thymus gland that neutralizes antigens 
D)  only on a pathogen; only in a human body 
A)  a foreign substance such as a protein or a polysaccharide to which lymphocytes respond; a globular protein that reacts with an antigen to eliminate the antigen 
B)  an immunoglobulin that is produced by lymph nodes in response to bacteria; a foreign protein that enters the body and causes an immune reaction 
C)  a hapten molecule that is complex in shape; an enzyme produced by the thymus gland that neutralizes antigens 
D)  only on a pathogen; only in a human body

Question 4

Aging of the lymphatic system begins

Accepted Answer

A)  before birth. 
B)  at birth. 
C)  shortly after birth. 
D)  after age 50. 
A)  before birth. 
B)  at birth. 
C)  shortly after birth. 
D)  after age 50.

Question 5

The anti-Rh factor is an example of an

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Drugs used to reduce the tissue rejection reaction following the transplantation of tissue from one person to another

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the formation of antibodies by the recipient's cells. 
B)  reduce the recipient's immune response. 
C)  reduce the differences between donor proteins and recipient proteins. 
D)  reduce the chance of infection in the recipient. 
A)  stimulate the formation of antibodies by the recipient's cells. 
B)  reduce the recipient's immune response. 
C)  reduce the differences between donor proteins and recipient proteins. 
D)  reduce the chance of infection in the recipient.

Question 7

Interleukin-1 secretion causes

Accepted Answer

A)  an allergic response. 
B)  an antibody response. 
C)  a fever. 
D)  cytokine secretion. 
A)  an allergic response. 
B)  an antibody response. 
C)  a fever. 
D)  cytokine secretion.

Question 8

The primary functions of lymph include

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A)  returning proteins to the tissue fluid. 
B)  transporting foreign particles to the kidneys. 
C)  returning proteins to the bloodstream and transporting foreign particles to the lymph nodes. 
D)  carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
A)  returning proteins to the tissue fluid. 
B)  transporting foreign particles to the kidneys. 
C)  returning proteins to the bloodstream and transporting foreign particles to the lymph nodes. 
D)  carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Question 9

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

T lymphocytes mature in the thymus in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokines. 
B)  antibodies. 
C)  interferon. 
D)  thymosins. 
A)  cytokines. 
B)  antibodies. 
C)  interferon. 
D)  thymosins.

Question 11

A virus differs from other pathogens in that it is

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A)  larger. 
B)  more dangerous. 
C)  not capable of reproduction outside a living cell. 
D)  multicellular. 
A)  larger. 
B)  more dangerous. 
C)  not capable of reproduction outside a living cell. 
D)  multicellular.

Question 12

As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction, mast cells release histamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Factors that contribute to the prevalence of peanut allergy in the U.S. include the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  peanut antigens are in infant formula. 
B)  peanuts lack allergens. 
C)  peanut allergens are stopped and destroyed in the stomach, causing cramps. 
D)  dry roasting activates the responsible allergens. 
A)  peanut antigens are in infant formula. 
B)  peanuts lack allergens. 
C)  peanut allergens are stopped and destroyed in the stomach, causing cramps. 
D)  dry roasting activates the responsible allergens.

Question 14

Fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating. 
B)  breathing. 
C)  the urinary system. 
D)  the lymphatic system. 
A)  sweating. 
B)  breathing. 
C)  the urinary system. 
D)  the lymphatic system.

Question 15

Which of the following are cytokines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies and antigens 
B)  Colony-stimulating factors, interferons, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor 
C)  Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants 
D)  Histamine and leukotrienes 
A)  Antibodies and antigens 
B)  Colony-stimulating factors, interferons, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor 
C)  Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants 
D)  Histamine and leukotrienes

Question 16

A vaccine produces its effects by

Accepted Answer

A)  directly attacking the antigens and neutralizing them. 
B)  chemotaxis, the attraction of antigens to areas where the vaccine can destroy them. 
C)  stimulating a primary immune response. 
D)  activating autoantibodies. 
A)  directly attacking the antigens and neutralizing them. 
B)  chemotaxis, the attraction of antigens to areas where the vaccine can destroy them. 
C)  stimulating a primary immune response. 
D)  activating autoantibodies.

Question 17

Heart valve cells can be damaged through

Accepted Answer

A)  specific immunity. 
B)  innate immunity. 
C)  autoimmunity. 
D)  passive immunity. 
A)  specific immunity. 
B)  innate immunity. 
C)  autoimmunity. 
D)  passive immunity.

Question 18

Widely distributed phagocytic cells that remain fixed in position are part of the ________ ________ _______.

Accepted Answer

mononuclea

Question 19

Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Plasma cells

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the volume of the blood plasma. 
B)  produce antibody molecules. 
C)  directly attack antigens. 
D)  produce interferon. 
A)  increase the volume of the blood plasma. 
B)  produce antibody molecules. 
C)  directly attack antigens. 
D)  produce interferon.

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Cytotoxic T cells destroy

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

An antigen is ______, whereas an antibody is ______.

Aging of the lymphatic system begins

The anti-Rh factor is an example of an

Drugs used to reduce the tissue rejection reaction following the transplantation of tissue from one person to another

Interleukin-1 secretion causes

The primary functions of lymph include

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

T lymphocytes mature in the thymus in response to

A virus differs from other pathogens in that it is

As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction, mast cells release histamine.

Factors that contribute to the prevalence of peanut allergy in the U.S. include the fact that

Fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by

Which of the following are cytokines?

A vaccine produces its effects by

Heart valve cells can be damaged through

Widely distributed phagocytic cells that remain fixed in position are part of the ________ ________ _______.

Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide

Plasma cells

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

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