Exam 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

Lymph vessels are similar to cardiovascular

During clonal selection,most B cells become plasma cells,but others will become

Special lymphatic capillaries in the small intestines are called

The right lymphatic duct drains ______ into the right subclavian vein.

Which of the following is NOT a chemical barrier that helps prevent entry of microbes into the body tissues?

Portions of bacteria,viruses,molds,parasites,and cancer cells that cause specific responses from the immune system are called

What specific process has been occurring if pus is present around an infected area?

HIV-1 is transmitted by

Which type of antibody is the main one in circulation?

Smooth muscle contraction is very important to lymph movement in lymphatic vessels. Skeletal muscle contraction is very important to lymph movement in lymphatic vessels.

Which of the following is NOT an action of antibodies with the antigen?

Which lymphatic structure enters the subclavian vein?

Which of the following is NOT true of human MHC proteins?

The lymphatic system takes up excess tissue fluid so that it can all be excreted by the kidneys. The lymphatic system takes up excess tissue fluid to return it to the blood stream.

Lymphocytes recognize foreign antigens because they have antigen receptors on their cell membranes.

An antigen-presenting cell (APC)is a

What happens after a T cell has been activated for a specific antigen?

Which of the following is NOT true of a category C stage of an HIV infection?

Which of the following is a primary lymphatic organ?

Antibodies given to individuals have come from all of the following EXCEPT