Question 1

Helper T (TH)cells recognize antigens when they are bound to a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hapten 
B)  immunoglobulin 
C)  natural killer cell 
D)  major histocompatibility complex (MH
C) protein 
E)  basophil 
A)  hapten 
B)  immunoglobulin 
C)  natural killer cell 
D)  major histocompatibility complex (MH
C) protein 
E)  basophil

Question 2

Which of these cellular agents does not participate in inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytotoxic T cells 
B)  Macrophage 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Neutrophils 
E)  Endothelial cells 
A)  Cytotoxic T cells 
B)  Macrophage 
C)  Eosinophils 
D)  Neutrophils 
E)  Endothelial cells

Question 3

The __________ tonsils are the largest,and their surgical removal (tonsillectomy)used to be one of the most common surgical procedures performed in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  adenoid 
B)  lingual 
C)  palatine 
D)  pharyngeal 
E)  nasopharyngeal 
A)  adenoid 
B)  lingual 
C)  palatine 
D)  pharyngeal 
E)  nasopharyngeal

Question 4

Cellular (cell-mediated)immunity is effective against __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allergens 
B)  venoms 
C)  cancer cells 
D)  extracellular viruses 
E)  toxins 
A)  allergens 
B)  venoms 
C)  cancer cells 
D)  extracellular viruses 
E)  toxins

Question 5

Beta cell destruction that causes type 1 diabetes mellitus is a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anaphylactic hypersensitivity 
B)  type IV (delayed)hypersensitivity 
C)  type III (immune complex)hypersensitivity 
D)  type II (antibody-dependent cytotoxic)hypersensitivity 
E)  type I (acute)hypersensitivity 
A)  anaphylactic hypersensitivity 
B)  type IV (delayed)hypersensitivity 
C)  type III (immune complex)hypersensitivity 
D)  type II (antibody-dependent cytotoxic)hypersensitivity 
E)  type I (acute)hypersensitivity

Question 6

Complement C3b protein coats bacteria and stimulates phagocytosis by __________ during a process called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes and monocytes;opsonization 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages;cytolysis 
C)  mast cells and basophils;opsonization 
D)  mast cells and basophils;cytolysis 
E)  neutrophils and macrophages;opsonization 
A)  lymphocytes and monocytes;opsonization 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages;cytolysis 
C)  mast cells and basophils;opsonization 
D)  mast cells and basophils;cytolysis 
E)  neutrophils and macrophages;opsonization

Question 7

One characteristic of the immune response is specificity.This means that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  immunity starts in defined organs in the body 
B)  immunity starts in specialized tissues in the body 
C)  immunity is carried on by a specific group of cells of the immune system 
D)  immunity is directed against a particular pathogen 
E)  immunity is carried on by a specific group of tissues of the immune system 
A)  immunity starts in defined organs in the body 
B)  immunity starts in specialized tissues in the body 
C)  immunity is carried on by a specific group of cells of the immune system 
D)  immunity is directed against a particular pathogen 
E)  immunity is carried on by a specific group of tissues of the immune system

Question 8

A pyrogen is a substance that causes __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation 
B)  opsonization 
C)  complement fixation 
D)  cytolysis 
E)  fever 
A)  inflammation 
B)  opsonization 
C)  complement fixation 
D)  cytolysis 
E)  fever

Question 9

Helper T cells respond only to epitopes attached to MHC proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

___________ employ a "respiratory burst" to produce bactericidal chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)and hypochlorite (HClO).

Accepted Answer

A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Basophils 
C)  Cytotoxic T cells 
D)  Natural killer cells 
E)  Suppressor T cells 
A)  Neutrophils 
B)  Basophils 
C)  Cytotoxic T cells 
D)  Natural killer cells 
E)  Suppressor T cells

Question 11

Antigen-presenting cells usually display processed antigens to T cells in the _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood plasma 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  thymus 
D)  red bone marrow 
E)  liver 
A)  blood plasma 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  thymus 
D)  red bone marrow 
E)  liver

Question 12

The first of a series of neutrophil behaviors in inflammation is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotaxis 
B)  margination 
C)  diapedesis 
D)  phagocytosis 
E)  opsonization 
A)  chemotaxis 
B)  margination 
C)  diapedesis 
D)  phagocytosis 
E)  opsonization

Question 13

One group of proteolytic enzymes secreted by natural killer (NK)cells is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selectins 
B)  cytokines 
C)  granzymes 
D)  perforins 
E)  interferons 
A)  selectins 
B)  cytokines 
C)  granzymes 
D)  perforins 
E)  interferons

Question 14

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)targets mainly __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  helper T cells 
B)  B cells 
C)  plasma cells 
D)  cytotoxic T cells 
E)  natural killer cells 
A)  helper T cells 
B)  B cells 
C)  plasma cells 
D)  cytotoxic T cells 
E)  natural killer cells

Question 15

Bronchoconstriction,dyspnea,and widespread vasodilation are all characteristics of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  local anaphylaxis 
B)  anaphylactic shock 
C)  autoimmune disease 
D)  an HIV infection 
E)  AIDS 
A)  local anaphylaxis 
B)  anaphylactic shock 
C)  autoimmune disease 
D)  an HIV infection 
E)  AIDS

Question 16

Which class of immunoglobulin provides passive immunity to the newborn?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Any disease causing agent is a pathogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Pyrogens act by increasing the set point for body temperature in the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

T cells achieve immunocompetence in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow 
B)  bloodstream 
C)  spleen 
D)  thymus 
E)  liver 
A)  bone marrow 
B)  bloodstream 
C)  spleen 
D)  thymus 
E)  liver

Question 20

Which of the following is something antibodies do not do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Link antigen molecules together 
B)  Neutralize antigens by binding to regions of an antigen that can be pathogenic 
C)  Bind to enemy cells,thus changing their shape so their complement-binding sites are exposed 
D)  Differentiate into memory antibodies,which upon reexposure to the same pathogen would mount a quicker attack 
E)  Bind antigen molecules of two or more enemy cells and stick them together 
A)  Link antigen molecules together 
B)  Neutralize antigens by binding to regions of an antigen that can be pathogenic 
C)  Bind to enemy cells,thus changing their shape so their complement-binding sites are exposed 
D)  Differentiate into memory antibodies,which upon reexposure to the same pathogen would mount a quicker attack 
E)  Bind antigen molecules of two or more enemy cells and stick them together

Exam 21: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Helper T (TH)cells recognize antigens when they are bound to a(n)__________.

Which of these cellular agents does not participate in inflammation?

The __________ tonsils are the largest,and their surgical removal (tonsillectomy)used to be one of the most common surgical procedures performed in children.

Cellular (cell-mediated)immunity is effective against __________.

Beta cell destruction that causes type 1 diabetes mellitus is a(n)__________.

Complement C3b protein coats bacteria and stimulates phagocytosis by __________ during a process called __________.

One characteristic of the immune response is specificity.This means that __________.

A pyrogen is a substance that causes __________.

Helper T cells respond only to epitopes attached to MHC proteins.

___________ employ a "respiratory burst" to produce bactericidal chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)and hypochlorite (HClO).

Antigen-presenting cells usually display processed antigens to T cells in the _____________.

The first of a series of neutrophil behaviors in inflammation is __________.

One group of proteolytic enzymes secreted by natural killer (NK)cells is __________.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)targets mainly __________.

Bronchoconstriction,dyspnea,and widespread vasodilation are all characteristics of __________.

Which class of immunoglobulin provides passive immunity to the newborn?

Any disease causing agent is a pathogen.

Pyrogens act by increasing the set point for body temperature in the thalamus.

T cells achieve immunocompetence in the __________.

Which of the following is something antibodies do not do?

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Helper T (T_H)cells recognize antigens when they are bound to a(n)__________.

Complement C3b protein coats bacteria and stimulates phagocytosis by during a process called .

___________ employ a "respiratory burst" to produce bactericidal chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)and hypochlorite (HClO).