Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true of antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a constant region that binds to an antigen. 
B) They are a Y-shaped protein molecule. 
C) There are five classes of antibodies. 
D) Antibodies can act by neutralization. 
A) They have a constant region that binds to an antigen. 
B) They are a Y-shaped protein molecule. 
C) There are five classes of antibodies. 
D) Antibodies can act by neutralization. A

Question 2

A mother who had the measles as a child,has a baby.At the age of 1 month,the baby is exposed to measles but does not get sick.What kind of immunity does she have?

Accepted Answer

A) natural active 
B) artificial active 
C) natural passive 
D) artificial passive 
A) natural active 
B) artificial active 
C) natural passive 
D) artificial passive C

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about monoclonal antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A) They come from different B cells and plasma cells. 
B) Can be used to detect pregnancy. 
C) Can be produced in the lab using mice and cancer cells. 
D) Can be used to treat cancer. 
A) They come from different B cells and plasma cells. 
B) Can be used to detect pregnancy. 
C) Can be produced in the lab using mice and cancer cells. 
D) Can be used to treat cancer. A

Question 4

Cilia are located in the

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory tract. 
B) intestine. 
C) stomach. 
D) ureters 
A) respiratory tract. 
B) intestine. 
C) stomach. 
D) ureters

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about delayed allergic response?

Accepted Answer

A) It is initiated by memory T cells. 
B) It is regulated by interferon released by the T cells and macrophages. 
C) The TB test is an example of this type of allergic response. 
D) Contact dermatitis such as poison ivy is an example of this type of allergic response. 
A) It is initiated by memory T cells. 
B) It is regulated by interferon released by the T cells and macrophages. 
C) The TB test is an example of this type of allergic response. 
D) Contact dermatitis such as poison ivy is an example of this type of allergic response.

Question 6

Once a B cell has been activated by a specific antigen (an antigen binds to an antigen receptor on the B cell membrane),it will divide,making many copies of itself.This process is known as

Accepted Answer

A) apoptosis. 
B) clonal selection. 
C) induced immunity. 
D) hypersensitivity. 
A) apoptosis. 
B) clonal selection. 
C) induced immunity. 
D) hypersensitivity.

Question 7

Most T cells will leave the thymus after showing that they can react to self cells.
Few (about 5%)of T cells will leave the thymus after showing that they can react to self cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The spleen actively filters debris from lymph.
The spleen actively filters debris from blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The thymus is

Accepted Answer

A) larger in adults. 
B) larger in children. 
C) the same size in adults and children. 
A) larger in adults. 
B) larger in children. 
C) the same size in adults and children.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a nonspecific defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) barriers to entry 
B) antibodies 
C) inflammation 
D) phagocytosis 
A) barriers to entry 
B) antibodies 
C) inflammation 
D) phagocytosis

Question 11

Allergies are due to

Accepted Answer

A) an excess number of antigens. 
B) not enough antibodies formed. 
C) antibodies being produced for substances that ordinarily would do no harm to the body. 
D) transplanted tissue. 
A) an excess number of antigens. 
B) not enough antibodies formed. 
C) antibodies being produced for substances that ordinarily would do no harm to the body. 
D) transplanted tissue.

Question 12

Apoptosis is

Accepted Answer

A) a form of cell division. 
B) the production of antibodies. 
C) a nonspecific defense. 
D) programmed cell death. 
A) a form of cell division. 
B) the production of antibodies. 
C) a nonspecific defense. 
D) programmed cell death.

Question 13

_______,released by damaged tissue and mast cells,causes capillaries to dilate and become more permeable.

Accepted Answer

A) Histamine 
B) Serotonin 
C) Lysozyme 
D) Complement 
A) Histamine 
B) Serotonin 
C) Lysozyme 
D) Complement

Question 14

Complement

Accepted Answer

A) is a series of blood plasma proteins. 
B) attracts phagocytes. 
C) causes bacteria cells to burst. 
D) All apply. 
A) is a series of blood plasma proteins. 
B) attracts phagocytes. 
C) causes bacteria cells to burst. 
D) All apply.

Question 15

The thymus is the most critical organ to immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As a child,you received an MMR immunization against measles,mumps,and rubella.What kind of immunity do you have?

Accepted Answer

A) natural active 
B) artificial active 
C) natural passive 
D) artificial passive 
A) natural active 
B) artificial active 
C) natural passive 
D) artificial passive

Question 17

Which type of antibody is the first one made by a newborn and generally the first one to combat an infection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a sudden and life-threatening rise in blood pressure. 
B) There is a sudden and life-threatening drop in blood pressure. 
C) Histamine has increased the permeability of capillaries. 
D) Epinephrine can delay the body's adverse response. 
A) There is a sudden and life-threatening rise in blood pressure. 
B) There is a sudden and life-threatening drop in blood pressure. 
C) Histamine has increased the permeability of capillaries. 
D) Epinephrine can delay the body's adverse response.

Question 19

Lymphatic capillaries are open-ended vessels of simple squamous epithelium.
Lymphatic capillaries are closed-ended vessels of simple squamous epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a form of nonspecific defense?

Accepted Answer

A) antibody-mediated immunity 
B) cell-mediated immunity 
C) natural killer cells 
D) All apply. 
A) antibody-mediated immunity 
B) cell-mediated immunity 
C) natural killer cells 
D) All apply.

Which of the following is NOT true of antibodies?

A mother who had the measles as a child,has a baby.At the age of 1 month,the baby is exposed to measles but does not get sick.What kind of immunity does she have?

Which of the following is NOT true about monoclonal antibodies?

Cilia are located in the

Which of the following is NOT true about delayed allergic response?

Once a B cell has been activated by a specific antigen (an antigen binds to an antigen receptor on the B cell membrane),it will divide,making many copies of itself.This process is known as

Most T cells will leave the thymus after showing that they can react to self cells. Few (about 5%)of T cells will leave the thymus after showing that they can react to self cells.

The spleen actively filters debris from lymph. The spleen actively filters debris from blood.

The thymus is

Which of the following is NOT a nonspecific defense mechanism?

Allergies are due to

Apoptosis is

_______,released by damaged tissue and mast cells,causes capillaries to dilate and become more permeable.

Complement

The thymus is the most critical organ to immunity.

As a child,you received an MMR immunization against measles,mumps,and rubella.What kind of immunity do you have?

Which type of antibody is the first one made by a newborn and generally the first one to combat an infection?

Which of the following is NOT true about anaphylactic shock?

Lymphatic capillaries are open-ended vessels of simple squamous epithelium. Lymphatic capillaries are closed-ended vessels of simple squamous epithelium.

Which of the following is a form of nonspecific defense?

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Exam 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

Which of the following is NOT true of antibodies?

A mother who had the measles as a child,has a baby.At the age of 1 month,the baby is exposed to measles but does not get sick.What kind of immunity does she have?

Which of the following is NOT true about monoclonal antibodies?

Cilia are located in the

Which of the following is NOT true about delayed allergic response?

Once a B cell has been activated by a specific antigen (an antigen binds to an antigen receptor on the B cell membrane),it will divide,making many copies of itself.This process is known as

Most T cells will leave the thymus after showing that they can react to self cells. Few (about 5%)of T cells will leave the thymus after showing that they can react to self cells.

The spleen actively filters debris from lymph. The spleen actively filters debris from blood.

The thymus is

Which of the following is NOT a nonspecific defense mechanism?

Allergies are due to

Apoptosis is

_______,released by damaged tissue and mast cells,causes capillaries to dilate and become more permeable.

Complement

The thymus is the most critical organ to immunity.

As a child,you received an MMR immunization against measles,mumps,and rubella.What kind of immunity do you have?

Which type of antibody is the first one made by a newborn and generally the first one to combat an infection?

Which of the following is NOT true about anaphylactic shock?

Lymphatic capillaries are open-ended vessels of simple squamous epithelium. Lymphatic capillaries are closed-ended vessels of simple squamous epithelium.

Which of the following is a form of nonspecific defense?

Organization of the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Body Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Sensory System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

Digestive System

The Urinary System and Excretion

The Reproductive System

Human Development and Birth

Human Genetics

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