Question 1

What is(are)the function(s)of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A) returns fluid to the bloodstream 
B) absorbs fat molecules from the digestive tract 
C) helps to defend the body against disease 
D) All apply. 
A) returns fluid to the bloodstream 
B) absorbs fat molecules from the digestive tract 
C) helps to defend the body against disease 
D) All apply.

Question 2

What is the make-up of lymph?

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) nutrients,electrolytes,oxygen 
C) hormones,enzymes,waste 
D) All apply. 
A) water 
B) nutrients,electrolytes,oxygen 
C) hormones,enzymes,waste 
D) All apply.

Question 3

What type of cells allow for long-term protection against antigens?

Accepted Answer

A) plasma cells 
B) memory B cells 
C) antibodies 
D) helper T cells 
A) plasma cells 
B) memory B cells 
C) antibodies 
D) helper T cells

Question 4

The immune system decreases in function as we age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following produce antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A) T lymphocytes 
B) macrophages 
C) B lymphocytes 
D) All apply. 
A) T lymphocytes 
B) macrophages 
C) B lymphocytes 
D) All apply.

Question 6

Differentiate between passive and active immunity.

Accepted Answer

Passive immunity occurs when an individu

Question 7

Which of the following is a NOT secondary lymphatic organ?

Accepted Answer

A) thymus gland 
B) spleen 
C) lymph nodes 
D) tonsils 
A) thymus gland 
B) spleen 
C) lymph nodes 
D) tonsils

Question 8

Lymphocytes originate and/or mature in primary lymphatic organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Edema 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 10

Which type of antibody is involved in causing immediate allergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Under the influence of cytokines from helper T cells,B cells enlarge and divide,forming

Accepted Answer

A) plasma cells. 
B) memory cells. 
C) helper cells. 
D) plasma cells and memory cells. 
A) plasma cells. 
B) memory cells. 
C) helper cells. 
D) plasma cells and memory cells.

Question 12

Lysozyme is found in

Accepted Answer

A) tears. 
B) saliva. 
C) urine. 
D) Both tears and saliva. 
A) tears. 
B) saliva. 
C) urine. 
D) Both tears and saliva.

Question 13

Lacteals,Peyer's patches,and the appendix are parts of the digestive system that aid the lymphatic and immune systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does the lymphatic system help maintain homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) returns excess fluid to the blood vessels to maintain blood volume and pressure 
B) absorbs fat-soluble vitamins 
C) defends the body against disease and infection 
D) All apply. 
A) returns excess fluid to the blood vessels to maintain blood volume and pressure 
B) absorbs fat-soluble vitamins 
C) defends the body against disease and infection 
D) All apply.

Question 15

Pus consists of

Accepted Answer

A) dead tissue. 
B) dead bacteria. 
C) living white cells. 
D) All apply. 
A) dead tissue. 
B) dead bacteria. 
C) living white cells. 
D) All apply.

Question 16

Lymphadenitis 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 17

Secondary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes will

Accepted Answer

A) learn to recognize self cells. 
B) grow and mature. 
C) encounter and bind to antigens. 
D) differentiate into different types of lymphocytes. 
A) learn to recognize self cells. 
B) grow and mature. 
C) encounter and bind to antigens. 
D) differentiate into different types of lymphocytes.

Question 18

A booster

Accepted Answer

A) raises the antibody titer. 
B) is given after the initial vaccine. 
C) raises the antibody titer AND is given after the initial vaccine. 
A) raises the antibody titer. 
B) is given after the initial vaccine. 
C) raises the antibody titer AND is given after the initial vaccine.

Question 19

Which of the following are found in lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

A) B lymphocytes 
B) macrophages 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) All apply. 
A) B lymphocytes 
B) macrophages 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) All apply.

Question 20

As a child,you had the chicken pox.You are exposed to chicken pox several years later,but you do not get them again.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

What is(are)the function(s)of the lymphatic system?

What is the make-up of lymph?

What type of cells allow for long-term protection against antigens?

The immune system decreases in function as we age.

Which of the following produce antibodies?

Differentiate between passive and active immunity.

Which of the following is a NOT secondary lymphatic organ?

Lymphocytes originate and/or mature in primary lymphatic organs.

Edema is

Which type of antibody is involved in causing immediate allergic reactions?

Under the influence of cytokines from helper T cells,B cells enlarge and divide,forming

Lysozyme is found in

Lacteals,Peyer's patches,and the appendix are parts of the digestive system that aid the lymphatic and immune systems.

How does the lymphatic system help maintain homeostasis?

Pus consists of

Lymphadenitis is

Secondary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes will

A booster

Which of the following are found in lymph nodes?

As a child,you had the chicken pox.You are exposed to chicken pox several years later,but you do not get them again.What kind of immunity do you have?

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Exam 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

What is(are)the function(s)of the lymphatic system?

What is the make-up of lymph?

What type of cells allow for long-term protection against antigens?

The immune system decreases in function as we age.

Which of the following produce antibodies?

Differentiate between passive and active immunity.

Which of the following is a NOT secondary lymphatic organ?

Lymphocytes originate and/or mature in primary lymphatic organs.

Edema is

Which type of antibody is involved in causing immediate allergic reactions?

Under the influence of cytokines from helper T cells,B cells enlarge and divide,forming

Lysozyme is found in

Lacteals,Peyer's patches,and the appendix are parts of the digestive system that aid the lymphatic and immune systems.

How does the lymphatic system help maintain homeostasis?

Pus consists of

Lymphadenitis is

Secondary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes will

A booster

Which of the following are found in lymph nodes?

As a child,you had the chicken pox.You are exposed to chicken pox several years later,but you do not get them again.What kind of immunity do you have?

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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