Question 1

B cells prepare for activation by presenting an antigen bound to Class II MHC proteins in a process called

Accepted Answer

A) sensitization. 
B) apoptosis. 
C) opsonization. 
D) differentiation. 
E) customization. 
A) sensitization. 
B) apoptosis. 
C) opsonization. 
D) differentiation. 
E) customization.

Question 2

In opsonization,

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A) a pathogen is coated by proteins to facilitate its destruction by neutrophils and macrophages. 
B) the cell wall of a pathogen is breached,leading to death of the cell. 
C) MHC II glycoproteins display a fragment of an alien cell. 
D) antigens bind to antibodies to become antigen-antibody complexes. 
E) antibodies tie many antigens together. 
A) a pathogen is coated by proteins to facilitate its destruction by neutrophils and macrophages. 
B) the cell wall of a pathogen is breached,leading to death of the cell. 
C) MHC II glycoproteins display a fragment of an alien cell. 
D) antigens bind to antibodies to become antigen-antibody complexes. 
E) antibodies tie many antigens together.

Question 3

Inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are

Accepted Answer

A) immunodeficiency diseases. 
B) autoimmune diseases. 
C) allergies. 
D) the result of stress. 
E) signs of a weak system. 
A) immunodeficiency diseases. 
B) autoimmune diseases. 
C) allergies. 
D) the result of stress. 
E) signs of a weak system.

Question 4

Where is the thymus located?

Accepted Answer

A) posterior mediastinum,lateral to the spinal cord 
B) anterior mediastinum,posterior to the sternum 
C) along the curving lateral border of the stomach,extending between the 9th and 11th ribs on the left side 
D) posterior superior wall of the nasopharynx 
E) inferior to the diaphragm,medial to the liver 
A) posterior mediastinum,lateral to the spinal cord 
B) anterior mediastinum,posterior to the sternum 
C) along the curving lateral border of the stomach,extending between the 9th and 11th ribs on the left side 
D) posterior superior wall of the nasopharynx 
E) inferior to the diaphragm,medial to the liver

Question 5

A substance that provokes an immune response is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) thymosin. 
B) complement. 
C) chemotoxin. 
D) irritant. 
E) antigen. 
A) thymosin. 
B) complement. 
C) chemotoxin. 
D) irritant. 
E) antigen.

Question 6

Lymphatic vessels commonly occur in association with

Accepted Answer

A) hyaline cartilage. 
B) blood vessels. 
C) adipose tissue. 
D) sensory nerve endings. 
E) both hyaline cartilage and adipose tissue. 
A) hyaline cartilage. 
B) blood vessels. 
C) adipose tissue. 
D) sensory nerve endings. 
E) both hyaline cartilage and adipose tissue.

B cells prepare for activation by presenting an antigen bound to Class II MHC proteins in a process called

In opsonization,

Inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are

Where is the thymus located?

A substance that provokes an immune response is called a(n)

Lymphatic vessels commonly occur in association with

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B cells prepare for activation by presenting an antigen bound to Class II MHC proteins in a process called

In opsonization,

Inappropriate or excessive immune responses to antigens are

Where is the thymus located?

A substance that provokes an immune response is called a(n)

Lymphatic vessels commonly occur in association with

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Joints

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain, cranial Nerves, and Sensory and Motor Pathways

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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