Question 1

In HIV infection, reverse transcriptase

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A)  makes DNA from viral RNA. 
B)  makes RNA from viral DNA. 
C)  makes protein from viral RNA. 
D)  makes protein from viral DNA. 
A)  makes DNA from viral RNA. 
B)  makes RNA from viral DNA. 
C)  makes protein from viral RNA. 
D)  makes protein from viral DNA.

Question 2

Normal immune responses require T and B lymphocytes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A population of lymphocytes whose members are all alike and are capable of responding to the same specific antigen is called a(n) _______.

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The answer of A population of lymphocytes whose members are...

Question 4

Lymph nodes are grouped throughout the body except in the

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs. 
B)  central nervous system. 
C)  mesentery. 
D)  inguinal connective tissue. 
A)  lungs. 
B)  central nervous system. 
C)  mesentery. 
D)  inguinal connective tissue.

Question 5

The functions of the lymphatic system do not include

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A)  returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. 
B)  protecting the body against infection. 
C)  transporting hormones to intestinal smooth muscle. 
D)  transporting the products of lipid digestion from the intestine to the liver. 
A)  returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. 
B)  protecting the body against infection. 
C)  transporting hormones to intestinal smooth muscle. 
D)  transporting the products of lipid digestion from the intestine to the liver.

Question 6

Low-grade fever is an effective defense for short periods of time because it

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A)  increases iron in the blood. 
B)  includes pyrogens that destroy the pathogens. 
C)  increases temperature, which slows the growth of bacteria. 
D)  slows the attack of phagocytes. 
A)  increases iron in the blood. 
B)  includes pyrogens that destroy the pathogens. 
C)  increases temperature, which slows the growth of bacteria. 
D)  slows the attack of phagocytes.

Question 7

______ is accumulation of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces.

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The answer of ______ is accumulation of tissue fluid in...

Question 8

A newborn is protected against certain digestive and respiratory infections thanks to IgA from the mother's

Accepted Answer

A)  milk. 
B)  blood. 
C)  intestine. 
D)  placenta. 
A)  milk. 
B)  blood. 
C)  intestine. 
D)  placenta.

Question 9

Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing perforin, which cuts holes in

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A)  cell membranes. 
B)  lysosomes. 
C)  ribosomes. 
D)  DNA molecules. 
A)  cell membranes. 
B)  lysosomes. 
C)  ribosomes. 
D)  DNA molecules.

Question 10

A vaccine against HIV

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A)  is available for those who can afford it. 
B)  may be impossible due to the variability and diversity of HIV. 
C)  consists of cocktails of drugs taken daily. 
D)  prevents opportunistic infections. 
A)  is available for those who can afford it. 
B)  may be impossible due to the variability and diversity of HIV. 
C)  consists of cocktails of drugs taken daily. 
D)  prevents opportunistic infections.

Question 11

T lymphocytes are responsible for

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A)  programming macrophages. 
B)  producing antibodies. 
C)  cell-mediated immunity. 
D)  humoral immunity. 
A)  programming macrophages. 
B)  producing antibodies. 
C)  cell-mediated immunity. 
D)  humoral immunity.

Question 12

Following a primary immune response, the cells that give rise to memory cells are

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A)  B cells only. 
B)  T cells only. 
C)  both B cells and T cells. 
D)  neither B cells nor T cells. 
A)  B cells only. 
B)  T cells only. 
C)  both B cells and T cells. 
D)  neither B cells nor T cells.

Question 13

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lymph nodes are centers for the production of ______, which act against foreign particles carried in lymph.

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The answer of Lymph nodes are centers for the production...

Question 15

The mononuclear phagocytic system includes

Accepted Answer

A)  T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes. 
B)  monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils. 
C)  basophils, neutrophils, and eosinophils. 
D)  mast cells and megakaryocytes. 
A)  T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes. 
B)  monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils. 
C)  basophils, neutrophils, and eosinophils. 
D)  mast cells and megakaryocytes.

In HIV infection, reverse transcriptase

Normal immune responses require T and B lymphocytes.

A population of lymphocytes whose members are all alike and are capable of responding to the same specific antigen is called a(n) _______.

Lymph nodes are grouped throughout the body except in the

The functions of the lymphatic system do not include

Low-grade fever is an effective defense for short periods of time because it

______ is accumulation of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces.

A newborn is protected against certain digestive and respiratory infections thanks to IgA from the mother's

Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing perforin, which cuts holes in

A vaccine against HIV

T lymphocytes are responsible for

Following a primary immune response, the cells that give rise to memory cells are

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

Lymph nodes are centers for the production of ______, which act against foreign particles carried in lymph.

The mononuclear phagocytic system includes

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Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

In HIV infection, reverse transcriptase

Normal immune responses require T and B lymphocytes.

A population of lymphocytes whose members are all alike and are capable of responding to the same specific antigen is called a(n) _______.

Lymph nodes are grouped throughout the body except in the

The functions of the lymphatic system do not include

Low-grade fever is an effective defense for short periods of time because it

______ is accumulation of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces.

A newborn is protected against certain digestive and respiratory infections thanks to IgA from the mother's

Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing perforin, which cuts holes in

A vaccine against HIV

T lymphocytes are responsible for

Following a primary immune response, the cells that give rise to memory cells are

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

Lymph nodes are centers for the production of ______, which act against foreign particles carried in lymph.

The mononuclear phagocytic system includes

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

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