Exam 21: The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

Match the following: -Involved in allergies.

Select the correct statement about antigens.

T-cell activation requires ________.

Pure antibody preparations specific for a single antigenic determinant are called ________ antibodies.

Which of the following statements is a false or incorrect statement?

Which of the following statements is incorrect or false?

An autoimmune disease that severely impairs renal function is ________.

Which of the following is not a role of activated complement?

A group of at least 20 plasma proteins that normally circulate in an inactive state and are a major mechanism for destroying foreign substances in the body are referred to as ________.

Monoclonal antibodies are used in clinical laboratory diagnosis because they bind to many antigenic determinates.

Which of the following best describes the qualities of most antigens?

Figure 21.2 Using Figure 21.2, match the following: -Area seeded by immunocompetent B and T cells.

Match the following: -Kills cancer cells and virus infected body cells.

Match the following: -Protects mucosal barriers.

Name four autoimmune diseases.

In clonal selection of B cells,which substance is responsible for determining which cells will eventually become cloned?

Septic shock is a dangerous condition where the ________ are released unchecked,making the capillaries very leaky and thus depleting blood fluids.

Figure 21.2 Using Figure 21.2, match the following: -Area where T cells become immunocompetent.

Which of the following cells has the largest role and most widespread effect on immunity?

Match the following: -Along with IgM,this is a B cell receptor.