Question 1

Differentiate between nonspecific and specific defense,and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific defenses protect the body ag

Question 2

Lymphangitis is

Accepted Answer

A) cancer of lymphoid tissue. 
B) swelling of lymph nodes due to infection. 
C) swelling due to excess tissue fluid. 
D) infection of a lymphatic vessel. 
A) cancer of lymphoid tissue. 
B) swelling of lymph nodes due to infection. 
C) swelling due to excess tissue fluid. 
D) infection of a lymphatic vessel.

Question 3

Cytokines,produced by T lymphocytes,are important in fever production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

T cells are responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) antibody-mediated immunity. 
B) cell-mediated immunity. 
C) plasma cells. 
D) memory cells. 
A) antibody-mediated immunity. 
B) cell-mediated immunity. 
C) plasma cells. 
D) memory cells.

Question 5

Lymphoma is

Accepted Answer

A) cancer of lymphoid tissue. 
B) swelling of lymph nodes due to infection. 
C) swelling due to excess tissue fluid. 
D) infection of a lymphatic vessel. 
A) cancer of lymphoid tissue. 
B) swelling of lymph nodes due to infection. 
C) swelling due to excess tissue fluid. 
D) infection of a lymphatic vessel.

Question 6

Interleukins are a type of antibody used to fight cancer.
Interleukins are a type of cytokine used to fight cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Red blood cells,found in lymphatic vessels and organs,help defend the body against disease.
White blood cells,found in lymphatic vessels and organs,help defend the body against disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The elderly should get vaccinated even though their response is decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) intact skin 
B) mucous membranes 
C) stomach acid 
D) ciliated cells 
A) intact skin 
B) mucous membranes 
C) stomach acid 
D) ciliated cells

Question 10

Tissue rejection from transplants occurs because

Accepted Answer

A) the HLA antigens of the donor do not match the recipient. 
B) there are memory B cells that make antibodies against the transplant. 
C) cytotoxic T cells attack the transplant. 
D) Both the HLA antigens of the donor do not match the recipient and cytotoxic T cells attack the transplant are correct. 
A) the HLA antigens of the donor do not match the recipient. 
B) there are memory B cells that make antibodies against the transplant. 
C) cytotoxic T cells attack the transplant. 
D) Both the HLA antigens of the donor do not match the recipient and cytotoxic T cells attack the transplant are correct.

Question 11

Antibody-mediated immunity is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) cell-mediated immunity. 
B) neural-mediated immunity. 
C) humoral immunity. 
D) hormonal immunity. 
A) cell-mediated immunity. 
B) neural-mediated immunity. 
C) humoral immunity. 
D) hormonal immunity.

Question 12

Interferon is a defense against

Accepted Answer

A) bacteria infected cells. 
B) virus infected cells. 
C) fungus infected cells. 
D) All apply. 
A) bacteria infected cells. 
B) virus infected cells. 
C) fungus infected cells. 
D) All apply.

Question 13

In which case does the recipient start making antibodies to the specific disease?

Accepted Answer

A) passive immunity 
B) active immunity 
C) when given the antibodies 
D) passive immunity and when given the antibodies 
A) passive immunity 
B) active immunity 
C) when given the antibodies 
D) passive immunity and when given the antibodies

Question 14

T cells and B cells are

Accepted Answer

A) antigens. 
B) lymphocytes. 
C) macrophages. 
D) neutrophils. 
A) antigens. 
B) lymphocytes. 
C) macrophages. 
D) neutrophils.

Question 15

In __________,antibodies attack the neuromuscular junction.

Accepted Answer

A) rheumatoid arthritis 
B) multiple sclerosis 
C) myasthenia gravis 
D) systemic lupus erythematosus 
A) rheumatoid arthritis 
B) multiple sclerosis 
C) myasthenia gravis 
D) systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 16

Interferon

Accepted Answer

A) increases the activity of macrophages. 
B) makes the capillary more permeable. 
C) prevents viral reproduction. 
D) kills bacteria. 
A) increases the activity of macrophages. 
B) makes the capillary more permeable. 
C) prevents viral reproduction. 
D) kills bacteria.

Question 17

An immediate allergic response is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) memory T cells at the site of allergen contact. 
B) IgE antibodies attached to mast cells and basophils that then release histamine. 
C) cytotoxic T cells attacking cells at the site of allergen contact. 
D) None apply. 
A) memory T cells at the site of allergen contact. 
B) IgE antibodies attached to mast cells and basophils that then release histamine. 
C) cytotoxic T cells attacking cells at the site of allergen contact. 
D) None apply.

Question 18

What does red bone marrow do?

Accepted Answer

A) produces red blood cells 
B) produces white blood cells 
C) produces red and white blood cells 
D) None apply. 
A) produces red blood cells 
B) produces white blood cells 
C) produces red and white blood cells 
D) None apply.

Question 19

Peyer's patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

Accepted Answer

A) intestine. 
B) throat. 
C) stomach. 
D) liver. 
A) intestine. 
B) throat. 
C) stomach. 
D) liver.

Question 20

Plasma cells produce

Accepted Answer

A) antibodies. 
B) histamines. 
C) T cells. 
D) antigens. 
A) antibodies. 
B) histamines. 
C) T cells. 
D) antigens.

Differentiate between nonspecific and specific defense,and give examples of each.

Lymphangitis is

Cytokines,produced by T lymphocytes,are important in fever production.

T cells are responsible for

Lymphoma is

Interleukins are a type of antibody used to fight cancer. Interleukins are a type of cytokine used to fight cancer.

Red blood cells,found in lymphatic vessels and organs,help defend the body against disease. White blood cells,found in lymphatic vessels and organs,help defend the body against disease.

The elderly should get vaccinated even though their response is decreased.

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

Tissue rejection from transplants occurs because

Antibody-mediated immunity is also known as

Interferon is a defense against

In which case does the recipient start making antibodies to the specific disease?

T cells and B cells are

In __________,antibodies attack the neuromuscular junction.

Interferon

An immediate allergic response is caused by

What does red bone marrow do?

Peyer's patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

Plasma cells produce

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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Exam 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

Differentiate between nonspecific and specific defense,and give examples of each.

Lymphangitis is

Cytokines,produced by T lymphocytes,are important in fever production.

T cells are responsible for

Lymphoma is

Interleukins are a type of antibody used to fight cancer. Interleukins are a type of cytokine used to fight cancer.

Red blood cells,found in lymphatic vessels and organs,help defend the body against disease. White blood cells,found in lymphatic vessels and organs,help defend the body against disease.

The elderly should get vaccinated even though their response is decreased.

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

Tissue rejection from transplants occurs because

Antibody-mediated immunity is also known as

Interferon is a defense against

In which case does the recipient start making antibodies to the specific disease?

T cells and B cells are

In __________,antibodies attack the neuromuscular junction.

Interferon

An immediate allergic response is caused by

What does red bone marrow do?

Peyer's patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

Plasma cells produce

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

Filters