Question 1

The lymphoid organ in which B lymphocytes are produced is the

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A) red bone marrow. 
B) lymph nodes. 
C) spleen. 
D) thymus gland. 
E) All of these produce B lymphocytes. 
A) red bone marrow. 
B) lymph nodes. 
C) spleen. 
D) thymus gland. 
E) All of these produce B lymphocytes.

Question 2

Anaphylactic shock

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A) is characterized by a sudden and life-threatening drop in blood pressure. 
B) occurs when the allergen has entered the bloodstream. 
C) is an immediate allergic reaction. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of these are true. 
A) is characterized by a sudden and life-threatening drop in blood pressure. 
B) occurs when the allergen has entered the bloodstream. 
C) is an immediate allergic reaction. 
D) All of the above are true. 
E) None of these are true.

Question 3

The reason that cellular slime molds are being used to study the evolution of the immune system is because:

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A) cells within the multicellular slug will perform specialized function similar to that of neutrophils and macrophages. 
B) cells within the single-celled slug will perform specialized function similar to that of neutrophils and macrophages. 
C) cells within the multicellular slug will perform specialized function similar to that of red blood cells. 
D) the slug is capable of preventing pathogens from being able to infect it. 
E) none of these reasons are why cellular slime molds are being used for studying the evolution of the immune system. 
A) cells within the multicellular slug will perform specialized function similar to that of neutrophils and macrophages. 
B) cells within the single-celled slug will perform specialized function similar to that of neutrophils and macrophages. 
C) cells within the multicellular slug will perform specialized function similar to that of red blood cells. 
D) the slug is capable of preventing pathogens from being able to infect it. 
E) none of these reasons are why cellular slime molds are being used for studying the evolution of the immune system.

Question 4

Which statement is NOT true of the T cells?

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A) T cells mature in the thymus. 
B) T cells carry receptor molecules on their cell surfaces. 
C) T cells change into plasma cells and produce antibodies when stimulated. 
D) T cells require presentation of antigens by macrophages before they are able to recognize the antigen. 
A) T cells mature in the thymus. 
B) T cells carry receptor molecules on their cell surfaces. 
C) T cells change into plasma cells and produce antibodies when stimulated. 
D) T cells require presentation of antigens by macrophages before they are able to recognize the antigen.

Question 5

_____________ are of the same type since they are derived from the same B cell and are against a specific antigen.

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A) Monoclonal antibodies 
B) Agglutination factors 
C) Autoimmune agents 
D) Immunosuppressant agents 
E) Allergen antibodies 
A) Monoclonal antibodies 
B) Agglutination factors 
C) Autoimmune agents 
D) Immunosuppressant agents 
E) Allergen antibodies

Question 6

Which of the following pathogens would our innate immunity help protect us against?

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A) viruses 
B) bacteria 
C) fungi 
D) Innate immunity would defend us against all of these pathogens. 
A) viruses 
B) bacteria 
C) fungi 
D) Innate immunity would defend us against all of these pathogens.

Question 7

Cytokinines

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A) are soluble proteins that act as signaling molecules to stimulate white blood cells. 
B) are secreted by macrophages to stimulate the replication of cancer cells. 
C) repel neutrophils from the site of infection. 
D) inhibit production of T and B cells. 
A) are soluble proteins that act as signaling molecules to stimulate white blood cells. 
B) are secreted by macrophages to stimulate the replication of cancer cells. 
C) repel neutrophils from the site of infection. 
D) inhibit production of T and B cells.

Question 8

Which of the following characterize B cells?

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A) They function in antibody mediated immunity against bacteria. 
B) They directly recognize antigens and undergo clonal selection. 
C) They are manufactured and mature in the bone marrow. 
D) All of the choices characterize B cells. 
E) None of the choices characterize B cells. 
A) They function in antibody mediated immunity against bacteria. 
B) They directly recognize antigens and undergo clonal selection. 
C) They are manufactured and mature in the bone marrow. 
D) All of the choices characterize B cells. 
E) None of the choices characterize B cells.

Question 9

Complement and interferon are specific kinds of antibodies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which kind of T cells regulate the immune response by producing stimulatory lymphokines?

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A) memory T cells (TM) 
B) suppressor T cells (TS) 
C) cytotoxic T cells (T
C)  
D) helper T cells (TH) 
A) memory T cells (TM) 
B) suppressor T cells (TS) 
C) cytotoxic T cells (T
C)  
D) helper T cells (TH)

Question 11

The clonal selection theory states that

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A) all B cells are exact clones of each other. 
B) all T cells are exact clones of each other. 
C) when a B or T cell is stimulated by encountering the correct antigen,it divides to form a clone of cells that will respond to the same antigen. 
D) when a B or T cell is stimulated by encountering the correct antibody,it divides to form a clone of cells that will respond to the same antibody. 
A) all B cells are exact clones of each other. 
B) all T cells are exact clones of each other. 
C) when a B or T cell is stimulated by encountering the correct antigen,it divides to form a clone of cells that will respond to the same antigen. 
D) when a B or T cell is stimulated by encountering the correct antibody,it divides to form a clone of cells that will respond to the same antibody.

Question 12

As lymph passes through the sinuses of lymph nodes,it is filtered by ______ that engulf debris and pathogens.

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A) T cells 
B) B cells 
C) neutrophils 
D) macrophages 
A) T cells 
B) B cells 
C) neutrophils 
D) macrophages

Question 13

Which of the following T cells are mismatched with their functions?

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A) Helper T cells - secrete cytokines to control immune responses 
B) Cytotoxic T cells - destroy non-self proteins 
C) Memory T cells - mediate apoptosis 
D) All of the choices are correctly matched with their functions. 
A) Helper T cells - secrete cytokines to control immune responses 
B) Cytotoxic T cells - destroy non-self proteins 
C) Memory T cells - mediate apoptosis 
D) All of the choices are correctly matched with their functions.

Question 14

Which of the following autoimmune diseases can potentially be avoided by preventing or completely curing a Streptococcus infection?

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A) Rheumatic fever 
B) Rheumatoid arthritis 
C) Systemic lupus 
D) HIV 
A) Rheumatic fever 
B) Rheumatoid arthritis 
C) Systemic lupus 
D) HIV

Question 15

A failure in the lymphatic valves located in the left subclavian vein may result in

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A) edema in the left arm and left ventral chest wall. 
B) a decrease of fluid in the left arm and left ventral chest wall. 
C) an overproduction of T cells within the thymus. 
D) an increase in the amount of lipoproteins in the bloodstream. 
A) edema in the left arm and left ventral chest wall. 
B) a decrease of fluid in the left arm and left ventral chest wall. 
C) an overproduction of T cells within the thymus. 
D) an increase in the amount of lipoproteins in the bloodstream.

Question 16

Rejection of transplanted tissue is treated with immunosuppressive drugs that prevent the activity of B cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which kind of T cell is most important in the removal of cancer cells or virally infected cells from the body?

Accepted Answer

A) helper T cells 
B) cytotoxic T cells 
C) suppressor T cells 
D) memory T cells 
A) helper T cells 
B) cytotoxic T cells 
C) suppressor T cells 
D) memory T cells

Question 18

Maturation of T cells occurs in the

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A) bone marrow. 
B) lymph nodes. 
C) spleen. 
D) thymus. 
E) Peyer's patches. 
A) bone marrow. 
B) lymph nodes. 
C) spleen. 
D) thymus. 
E) Peyer's patches.

Question 19

Nonspecific defenses against disease include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) skin and mucous membranes. 
B) natural killer cells. 
C) inflammatory reaction. 
D) antibodies. 
E) complement. 
A) skin and mucous membranes. 
B) natural killer cells. 
C) inflammatory reaction. 
D) antibodies. 
E) complement.

Question 20

Immediate allergic responses are caused by ______ antibodies.

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

Exam 33: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The lymphoid organ in which B lymphocytes are produced is the

Anaphylactic shock

The reason that cellular slime molds are being used to study the evolution of the immune system is because:

Which statement is NOT true of the T cells?

_____________ are of the same type since they are derived from the same B cell and are against a specific antigen.

Which of the following pathogens would our innate immunity help protect us against?

Cytokinines

Which of the following characterize B cells?

Complement and interferon are specific kinds of antibodies.

Which kind of T cells regulate the immune response by producing stimulatory lymphokines?

The clonal selection theory states that

As lymph passes through the sinuses of lymph nodes,it is filtered by ______ that engulf debris and pathogens.

Which of the following T cells are mismatched with their functions?

Which of the following autoimmune diseases can potentially be avoided by preventing or completely curing a Streptococcus infection?

A failure in the lymphatic valves located in the left subclavian vein may result in

Rejection of transplanted tissue is treated with immunosuppressive drugs that prevent the activity of B cells.

Which kind of T cell is most important in the removal of cancer cells or virally infected cells from the body?

Maturation of T cells occurs in the

Nonspecific defenses against disease include all of the following EXCEPT

Immediate allergic responses are caused by ______ antibodies.

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