Exam 16: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Being protected from polio because of a polio vaccine is an example of artificial active immunity.

The thymus is located in the neck and is important in the development of B cells after birth.

If an identical twin donates an organ to his or her twin,why is rejection unlikely?

In an organ transplant,the autoimmune response of the recipient must be suppressed or the organ will be rejected.

T cells kill foreign cells by releasing toxic chemicals in the area of the antigen.

The thymus is located in the chest and is important in the development of T cells after birth.

Which of the following is not usually found in lymph?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -immunity conferred by getting a shot of hepatitis A antibodies after being exposed to hepatitis A

The immune cell most affected by HIV is the T cell.

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -largest organ of the lymphatic system,which is found in the abdomen

Briefly describe the inflammatory response.Explain the causes of the characteristic signs of the inflammatory response and how this response assists the immune system.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -lymphocytes that can become plasma cells when activated by an antigen

The first bee sting a person experiences is not likely to generate an allergic reaction.

If you have had the chickenpox once,you will not get chickenpox again.This is an example of __________ immunity.

Both natural and artificial active immunity require a functioning immune system.

The primary function of macrophages and neutrophils is phagocytosis.

An anaphylactic reaction is most likely caused by the release of antibodies by B cells.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -immunity conferred by a mother passing on antibodies to her baby through breast milk

Which of the following is not true of antibodies?

Antibodies and complement are both protein molecules that are important in the immune system.