Question 1

Describe what process is happening in the diagram.

Accepted Answer

The diagram represents processing and presenting of exogenous antigen by an antigen-presenting cell.

Question 2

Which of the following intensifies the effect of interferons and promotes the rate of repair?

Accepted Answer

A) Complement system 
B) Acute inflammation 
C) Fever 
D) Chronic inflammation 
E) Pus formation 
A) Complement system 
B) Acute inflammation 
C) Fever 
D) Chronic inflammation 
E) Pus formation C

Question 3

Which class of antibodies in the blood and lymph indicates a recent invasion?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In the diagram,which region would include B cells,plasma cells and macrophages?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) None of these choices 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) None of these choices

Question 5

Which of these does NOT provide a physical or chemical barrier?

Accepted Answer

A) Macrophages 
B) Saliva 
C) Urine 
D) Mucus 
E) Stratified squamous epithelium 
A) Macrophages 
B) Saliva 
C) Urine 
D) Mucus 
E) Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 6

Which structure in the figure is a lymphatic vessel?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) J 
E) G 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) J 
E) G

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) Redness 
B) Pain 
C) Heat 
D) Mucus production 
E) Swelling 
A) Redness 
B) Pain 
C) Heat 
D) Mucus production 
E) Swelling

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) Spleen 
B) Lymph node 
C) Red bone marrow 
D) Thymus 
E) Pancreas 
A) Spleen 
B) Lymph node 
C) Red bone marrow 
D) Thymus 
E) Pancreas

Question 9

Which of the following is a small hormone that can stimulate or inhibit many normal cell functions?

Accepted Answer

A) Immunoglobulin 
B) Kinin 
C) Cytokine 
D) MHC 
E) Hapten 
A) Immunoglobulin 
B) Kinin 
C) Cytokine 
D) MHC 
E) Hapten

Question 10

Which type of adaptive immunity will result from mother-to-baby IgA transfer via breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

A) naturally acquired active immunity 
B) naturally acquired passive immunity 
C) artificially acquired active immunity 
D) artificially acquired passive immunity 
E) None of these choices 
A) naturally acquired active immunity 
B) naturally acquired passive immunity 
C) artificially acquired active immunity 
D) artificially acquired passive immunity 
E) None of these choices

Question 11

Which structure in the figure is the main duct for the return of a majority of lymph to the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) F 
C) G 
D) C 
E) H 
A) A 
B) F 
C) G 
D) C 
E) H

Question 12

Which class of antibodies is mainly found in sweat,tears,breast milk and GI secretions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which cytokine released by macrophages acts on the hypothalamus to raise the body temperature during fever?

Accepted Answer

A) Interleukin-1 
B) Interleukin-2 
C) Interleukin-4 
D) Gamma interferon 
E) Perforin 
A) Interleukin-1 
B) Interleukin-2 
C) Interleukin-4 
D) Gamma interferon 
E) Perforin

Question 14

Which of the following cells exists in the greatest variety in the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural killer cell 
B) Monocyte 
C) RBC 
D) Lymphocyte 
E) Macrophage 
A) Natural killer cell 
B) Monocyte 
C) RBC 
D) Lymphocyte 
E) Macrophage

Question 15

Which organ produces a hormone that promotes maturation of T cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Spleen 
B) Lymph node 
C) Red bone marrow 
D) Thymus 
E) Pancreas 
A) Spleen 
B) Lymph node 
C) Red bone marrow 
D) Thymus 
E) Pancreas

Question 16

What causes lymph from the small intestines to appear white?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins 
B) WBC 
C) RBC 
D) Lipids 
E) Carbohydrates 
A) Proteins 
B) WBC 
C) RBC 
D) Lipids 
E) Carbohydrates

Question 17

Together [dropdown 1] trap(s)and [dropdown 2] remove microbes and dust from the upper respiratory tract.
Dropdown 1 choices:
tonsils
interferons
phagocytes
mucus
sebum
Dropdown 2 choices:
cilia
saliva
lysozyme
lacrimal apparatus
granzymes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Together [dropdown 1] trap(s)and [dropdown 2] remove...

Question 18

Which of the following is an effect of stress on the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased activity of T lymphocytes 
B) Increased activity of B lymphocytes 
C) Hypersensitivity of the immune system 
D) Inhibition of the immune system 
E) Increased production of antibodies 
A) Increased activity of T lymphocytes 
B) Increased activity of B lymphocytes 
C) Hypersensitivity of the immune system 
D) Inhibition of the immune system 
E) Increased production of antibodies

Question 19

The structure in this figure would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) secondary lymphatic organ 
B) primary lymphatic organ 
C) lymphatic nodule 
D) follicular nodule 
E) germinal nodule 
A) secondary lymphatic organ 
B) primary lymphatic organ 
C) lymphatic nodule 
D) follicular nodule 
E) germinal nodule

Question 20

Which cell must be activated in order to achieve virtually all cell mediated immune responses?

Accepted Answer

A) Cytotoxic T Cells 
B) B lymphocytes 
C) Helper T cells 
D) Eosinophils 
E) Mast cells 
A) Cytotoxic T Cells 
B) B lymphocytes 
C) Helper T cells 
D) Eosinophils 
E) Mast cells

Exam 22: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Describe what process is happening in the diagram.

Which of the following intensifies the effect of interferons and promotes the rate of repair?

Which class of antibodies in the blood and lymph indicates a recent invasion?

In the diagram,which region would include B cells,plasma cells and macrophages?

Which of these does NOT provide a physical or chemical barrier?

Which structure in the figure is a lymphatic vessel?

Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation?

Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the immune system?

Which of the following is a small hormone that can stimulate or inhibit many normal cell functions?

Which type of adaptive immunity will result from mother-to-baby IgA transfer via breast feeding?

Which structure in the figure is the main duct for the return of a majority of lymph to the blood?

Which class of antibodies is mainly found in sweat,tears,breast milk and GI secretions?

Which cytokine released by macrophages acts on the hypothalamus to raise the body temperature during fever?

Which of the following cells exists in the greatest variety in the immune system?

Which organ produces a hormone that promotes maturation of T cells?

What causes lymph from the small intestines to appear white?

Together [dropdown 1] trap(s)and [dropdown 2] remove microbes and dust from the upper respiratory tract. Dropdown 1 choices: tonsils interferons phagocytes mucus sebum Dropdown 2 choices: cilia saliva lysozyme lacrimal apparatus granzymes

Which of the following is an effect of stress on the immune system?

The structure in this figure would be classified as

Which cell must be activated in order to achieve virtually all cell mediated immune responses?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

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The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

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