Question 1

Antibodies fit a specific antigen because the shape of the antigen occupies a unique site on the antibody.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The fetus receives antibodies from the mother that last several weeks after birth.This is an example of _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural passive 
B)  natural active 
C)  artificial active 
D)  artificial passive 
A)  natural passive 
B)  natural active 
C)  artificial active 
D)  artificial passive

Question 3

The structure of lymph veins is similar to that of veins carrying blood in that they both have valves that allow the fluid in the vein to move in only one direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-a condition caused by the HIV retrovirus

Accepted Answer

A) autoimmunity 
B) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
C) lymphedema 
D) isoimmunity 
E) anaphylactic shock
F)elephantiasis
G)systemic lupus erythematosus
H)urticaria
I)contact dermatitis
J)lymphangitis 
A) autoimmunity 
B) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
C) lymphedema 
D) isoimmunity 
E) anaphylactic shock
F)elephantiasis
G)systemic lupus erythematosus
H)urticaria
I)contact dermatitis
J)lymphangitis

Question 5

A person who received an injection of antibodies made by another person would have artificial active immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural passive 
B)  natural active 
C)  artificial active 
D)  artificial passive 
A)  natural passive 
B)  natural active 
C)  artificial active 
D)  artificial passive

Question 7

The condition in which tissues exhibit swelling because of an accumulation of lymph is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphadenitis 
B)  lymphedema 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  Hodgkin disease 
A)  lymphadenitis 
B)  lymphedema 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  Hodgkin disease

Question 8

Veins in the circulatory system and veins in the lymphatic system have all of the following in common except they

Accepted Answer

A)  carry fluid back toward the heart 
B)  have one-way valves 
C)  drain into the thoracic duct 
D)  All of the above are true of both veins of the circulatory system and veins of the lymphatic system. 
A)  carry fluid back toward the heart 
B)  have one-way valves 
C)  drain into the thoracic duct 
D)  All of the above are true of both veins of the circulatory system and veins of the lymphatic system.

Question 9

A person with a severe immune system deficiency would not be able to develop natural or artificial active immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Macrophages and dendritic cells are considered antigen-presenting cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Give an example of a congenital immune deficiency.

Accepted Answer

An example of a congenital immune defici

Question 12

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-a common autoimmune disease named for the rash that often develops on the face

Accepted Answer

A) autoimmunity 
B) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
C) lymphedema 
D) isoimmunity 
E) anaphylactic shock
F)elephantiasis
G)systemic lupus erythematosus
H)urticaria
I)contact dermatitis
J)lymphangitis 
A) autoimmunity 
B) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
C) lymphedema 
D) isoimmunity 
E) anaphylactic shock
F)elephantiasis
G)systemic lupus erythematosus
H)urticaria
I)contact dermatitis
J)lymphangitis

Question 13

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a(n)_____ condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune 
B)  isoimmune 
C)  T cell-mediated 
D)  B cell-mediated 
A)  autoimmune 
B)  isoimmune 
C)  T cell-mediated 
D)  B cell-mediated

Question 14

Explain how memory cells can confer lifelong immunity against a disease.

Accepted Answer

Memory cells are a crucial part of the i

Question 15

The palatine tonsils are also known as the adenoids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the functioning of the complement proteins in the immune system.

Accepted Answer

Complement proteins are a group of prote

Question 17

There are three sets of tonsils: the palatine on each side of the throat,the lingual at the base of the tongue,and the pharyngeal near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

T cells and B cells are activated by the attachment of a specific antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Complement destroys foreign cells by poking holes in them and causing them to "bleed" to death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the functioning of the lymph node.Explain its role in both fighting and spreading cancer.

Accepted Answer

The lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped s

Exam 16: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Antibodies fit a specific antigen because the shape of the antigen occupies a unique site on the antibody.

The fetus receives antibodies from the mother that last several weeks after birth.This is an example of _____ immunity.

The structure of lymph veins is similar to that of veins carrying blood in that they both have valves that allow the fluid in the vein to move in only one direction.

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -a condition caused by the HIV retrovirus

A person who received an injection of antibodies made by another person would have artificial active immunity.

Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of _____ immunity.

The condition in which tissues exhibit swelling because of an accumulation of lymph is called

Veins in the circulatory system and veins in the lymphatic system have all of the following in common except they

A person with a severe immune system deficiency would not be able to develop natural or artificial active immunity.

Macrophages and dendritic cells are considered antigen-presenting cells.

Give an example of a congenital immune deficiency.

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -a common autoimmune disease named for the rash that often develops on the face

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a(n)_____ condition.

Explain how memory cells can confer lifelong immunity against a disease.

The palatine tonsils are also known as the adenoids.

Explain the functioning of the complement proteins in the immune system.

There are three sets of tonsils: the palatine on each side of the throat,the lingual at the base of the tongue,and the pharyngeal near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity.

T cells and B cells are activated by the attachment of a specific antigen.

Complement destroys foreign cells by poking holes in them and causing them to "bleed" to death.

Explain the functioning of the lymph node.Explain its role in both fighting and spreading cancer.

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