Deck 12: Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Question 1

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)invades a helper T (CD4)cell where it generates new DNA and can stay dormant in the cell for months or years.The term dormant means that the virus is

A)sleeping.
B)hibernating.
C)inactive.
D)reproducing.
E)dying.

Answer 1

inactive.

Question 2

What does the prefix in the term allogen mean?

A)Producing
B)Begin
C)Same
D)Within
E)Strange, different

Answer 2

Strange, different

Question 3

In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix mean?

A)Against
B)Automatic
C)Self, same
D)Strange
E)Foreign

Answer 3

Self, same

Question 4

A skin graft taken from another person or cadaver is referred to as a(n)________

A)autograft.
B)homeograft.
C)dermograft.
D)allograft.
E)xenograft.

Question 5

What does the root in the term opportunistic mean?

A)Agent
B)Weak
C)Optional
D)Pertaining to
E)Take advantage of

Question 6

HIV can be found in all of the following body fluids EXCEPT

A)sweat.
B)tears.
C)saliva.
D)vaginal secretions.
E)breast milk.

Question 7

What does the root in the term incubation mean?

A)Infection
B)Immune
C)Form
D)Process
E)Hatch, sit on

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common method of transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus?

A)Sexual intercourse
B)Mosquito bite
C)Sharing needles
D)Contaminated blood products
E)Transplacental transmission

Question 9

Which of the following is an abbreviation for immunoglobulins?

A)I
B)Ig
C)IM
D)Im
E)IOG

Question 10

Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response?

A)Neutrophils
B)Erythrocytes
C)T (CD4)cells
D)B cells
E)Macrophages

Question 11

When HIV invades the brain, what is the resulting condition?

A)Alzheimer disease
B)Kaposi's sarcoma
C)Dementia
D)Stroke
E)Encephalitis

Question 12

Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep?

A)Immunogenic
B)Dormant
C)Antibiotic
D)Protein
E)Macrophage

Question 13

What is the term for a virus that replicates in a host cell by converting its RNA core into DNA?

A)Ribonucleic virus
B)Incomplete virus
C)Replicating virus
D)Retrovirus
E)Endovirus

Question 14

The type of cancer often seen in patients with AIDS is

A)kaposi sarcoma.
B)hodgkin lymphoma.
C)von willebrand adenoma.
D)shiley sarcoma.
E)non-hodgkin lymphoma.

Question 15

What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response?

A)Autoimmune reaction
B)Anaphylactic reaction
C)Cytostatic reaction
D)Hypersensitivity reaction
E)Urticaric reaction

Question 16

The term that means a reaction to tissue transplanted from another person is

A)alloimmune.
B)autoimmune.
C)antigen immune.
D)discrimination.
E)specificity.

Question 17

The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder.This means that the patient

A)lacks immunity to all antigens.
B)is unable to produce leukocytes.
C)has a failure of the immune system.
D)is unable to produce erythrocytes.
E)is experiencing an immune response to his own tissue.

Question 18

An exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen is called a(n)________ reaction.

A)hypersensitivity.
B)hyperimmune.
C)excessive response.
D)histamine.
E)anaphylactic.

Question 19

Which of the following terms refer to the failure of the immune system caused by an outside agent?

A)Immunology
B)Antigen production
C)Infection
D)Immunosuppression
E)Vaccination

Question 20

In the term macrophage, what does the prefix mean?

A)Abnormal condition
B)Tissue
C)Large
D)To eat
E)Many, much

Question 21

What type of genetic abnormality is often sex-linked, so that boys are affected more often than girls?

A)Autoimmune deficiency
B)Acquired immunodeficiency
C)Congenital immunodeficiency
D)Chromosomal immunodeficiency
E)Retroviral immunodeficiency

Question 22

The right lymphatic duct drains into the right

A)atrium.
B)subclavian vein.
C)ventricle.
D)inferior vena cava.
E)jugular vein.

Question 23

What is the meaning of the Latin origin for the term immune?

A)Protected from
B)Reaction
C)To build up
D)Inside cells
E)Against

Question 24

In most allergic reactions, how long does it take for the cells to produce histamine?

A)1 minute
B)2-3 seconds
C)10 minutes
D)5 minutes
E)30 minutes

Question 25

What does the suffix in the term immunologist mean?

A)The study of
B)One who studies
C)Protected
D)Preventive
E)Immune response

Question 26

A circumscribed mass of tissue is called a(n)

A)organ.
B)node.
C)ganglia.
D)hapten.
E)complement.

Question 27

What does the root/combining form in the term pathogen mean?

A)To create
B)To begin
C)Disease
D)Bacteria
E)Fungus

Question 28

The greatest concentration of lymph nodes lies

A)in the neck, axillae, and groin.
B)along the blood capillaries.
C)near joints.
D)in the soft tissues of the lower back.
E)throughout the abdomen.

Question 29

What is the medical term for a substance that produces a hypersensitivity reaction?

A)Irritant
B)Chemical
C)Pollen
D)Pathogen
E)Allergen

Question 30

________ is the medical term that means the state of being protected.

A)Immunology
B)Immunize
C)Immunity
D)Immune
E)Immunosuppressed

Question 31

The lymphatic capillaries and vessels are located

A)in the bone marrow.
B)along the spinal cord.
C)in the bones of the body.
D)in the interstitial spaces.
E)in the cartilage.

Question 32

Transplant immunity causes which of the following reactions?

A)Rejection
B)Acceptance
C)Rejuvenation
D)Elongation
E)Avoidance

Question 33

What does the suffix in the term lymphatic mean?

A)Lymph
B)State, quality of
C)Condition
D)Pertaining to
E)To produce

Question 34

________, found in lymphatic tissues, ingest and destroy tissue debris, bacteria, and other foreign matter.

A)T cells
B)Helper T cells
C)B lymphocytes
D)Macrophages
E)Leukocytes

Question 35

Choose the best definition of an antibody.

A)A protein found in lymph nodes.
B)A protein produced in response to an antigen.
C)An enzyme to destroy foreign particles.
D)A catalyst for immune reactions.
E)A saccharide found in the cell cytoplasm.

Question 36

What does the prefix in the term transplant mean?

A)Redo
B)Into
C)Over
D)Around
E)Across

Question 37

What is the term for a group of proteins in serum that finish off the work of antibodies to destroy bacteria and other cells?

A)Enzymes
B)Helper T cells
C)Complement
D)Macrophages
E)Interferons

Question 38

Of the following statements, which one is true regarding antibodies?

A)All antibodies are immunoglobulins.
B)All antibodies are produced by the bone marrow.
C)Antibodies are functional for only 72 hours.
D)Antibodies are able to carry oxygen.
E)Antibodies are composed of insulin receptor sites.

Question 39

A product that stimulates a person's immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting that person from disease is a(n)

A)cell mediated immunity.
B)antibody-mediated immunity.
C)immunoglobulin.
D)retrovirus.
E)vaccine.

Question 40

Which of the following medical terms means to make resistant to an infectious disease?

A)Inoculate
B)Immunize
C)Inject
D)Parenteral
E)Antibody

Question 41

All of the following are types of T cells EXCEPT

A)Cytotoxic cells
B)Helper cells
C)Memory cells
D)Suppressor cells
E)Null cells

Question 42

The physician palpates the patient's inguinal region and notes the presence of enlarged and tender lymph nodes.This finding is most indicative of a(n)

A)infection.
B)hematoma.
C)disease.
D)blockage.
E)neoplasm.

Question 43

Choose the correct spelling for the medical term that means the surgical removal of the mass of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat at the back of the tongue?

A)Tonsillectomy
B)Tonsilectomy
C)Tonselectomy
D)Tonsilsectomy
E)Tonselactomy

Question 44

A lymphocyte with no surface markers is called a(n)________

A)antibody.
B)antigen.
C)null cell.
D)suppressor cell.
E)blast cell.

Question 45

The term lymphadenopathy means

A)cancer of the lymph tissue.
B)enlargement of the lymph nodes.
C)infection of the lymph and endocrine glands.
D)disease of the lymph nodes.
E)malfunction of the lymph system.

Question 46

The ________ serves as a reservoir for erythrocytes and platelets.

A)liver
B)bone marrow
C)thymus gland
D)spleen
E)tonsil

Question 47

The process used by macrophages to destroy bacteria and remove foreign matter is called ________

A)conjugation.
B)elimination.
C)phagocytosis.
D)attenuation.
E)specificity.

Question 48

B lymphocytes mature in the ________

A)thymus.
B)abdomen.
C)lymph node.
D)bone marrow.
E)spleen.

Question 49

Which of the following cells begins the defensive response against a specific antigen?

A)Basophils
B)Helper T cells
C)Neutrophils
D)Memory cells
E)B lymphocytes

Question 50

What does the suffix in the term phagocyte mean?

A)To eat
B)To ingest
C)Location
D)Growth
E)Cell

Question 51

What does the suffix in the term splenomegaly mean?

A)To cut into
B)Creation of a new opening
C)Enlargement
D)Suture
E)Surgical removal

Question 52

What does the suffix in the term splenectomy mean?

A)To create an opening
B)Surgical removal of
C)Surgical repair
D)To destroy
E)To cut into

Question 53

The failure of suppressor T cells to function properly may result in a person developing which of the following conditions?

A)Autoimmune disease
B)Anaphylactic shock
C)Disseminated intravascular coagulation
D)Opportunistic infections
E)Septic shock

Question 54

The prefix in the term coreceptor means

A)two.
B)together.
C)receive.
D)a doer.
E)pertaining to.

Question 55

Choose the correct spelling for the medical term that means inflammation of the mass of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat at the back of the tongue?

A)Tonsilitis
B)Tonsillitis
C)Tonsulitis
D)Tonsullitis
E)Tonselitis

Question 56

Of the following diagnostic tests, which one would NOT be used to diagnose Hodgkin lymphoma?

A)CBC
B)Biopsy of the enlarged lymph node
C)X-ray
D)CT scan
E)MRI

Question 57

In which of the following diseases are Reed-Sternberg cells found?

A)AIDS
B)Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
C)Mononucleosis
D)Hodgkin lymphoma
E)Tonsillitis

Question 58

What is the meaning of the root in the term pollutant?

A)Unclean
B)Pus
C)Pertaining to
D)Chemical
E)Toxic

Question 59

The correct spelling for the lymphatic tissue located at the entrance to the oropharynx is

A)tonsill.
B)tansil.
C)tonsul.
D)tonsil.
E)tonsull.

Question 60

What does the T in T cell stands for?

A)Thymus
B)Timely
C)Total
D)Thorax
E)Tester

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT one of the five classes of antibodies?

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

Question 62

The medical term for tissue swelling resulting from lymphatic obstruction is

A)lymphatic.
B)lymphoma.
C)lymphedema.
D)lymphadenitis.
E)lymphadenopathy.

Question 63

A patient has been infected with the chickenpox virus.The type of immunity that the person will develop following the infection is called

A)artificial passive immunity.
B)natural active immunity.
C)artificial active immunity.
D)natural passive immunity.
E)congenital immunity.

Question 64

Which of the following statements about the human immunodeficiency virus is FALSE?

A)The virus can survive and reproduce only inside the human body.
B)The virus is the cause of AIDS.
C)The virus is easily transmitted through the air.
D)The virus is destroyed on contact with isopropyl rubbing alcohol.
E)The virus can stay dormant in a cell for months or years.

Question 65

What is the meaning of the suffix in the term cytotoxic?

A)Cell
B)Pertaining to
C)Poison
D)Able to kill
E)Destroy

Question 66

The usual cause of a bacterial infection in the tonsils is

A)E.coli.
B)gram-negative rods.
C)RSV.
D)streptococcus.
E)staphylococcus.

Question 67

When exposure to a pathogen identical to one that has been encountered previously occurs again, the immune system recognizes the pathogen and acts quickly based upon

A)suppression.
B)discrimination.
C)specificity.
D)mutation.
E)memory.

Question 68

All of the following are ways antibodies function to make antigens harmless EXCEPT

A)neutralization.
B)agglutination.
C)complement fixation.
D)precipitation.
E)digestion.

Question 69

The lymphatic vessels from the left inguinal region drain into the

A)thoracic duct.
B)left lymphatic duct.
C)left femoral vessel.
D)right subclavian vein.
E)left inguinal duct.

Question 70

Lymphocytes are a component of which type of defense mechanism of the lymphatic system?

A)Physical mechanisms
B)Humoral defense mechanisms
C)Cellular mechanisms
D)Splenic mechanism
E)Thymic mechanisms

Question 71

A change in the chemistry of a gene leading to a change in the structure and/or physiology of a microorganism so that it is no longer recognized by the immune system is called

A)shape-shifting.
B)specificity.
C)mutation.
D)discrimination.
E)memory.

Question 72

Choose the correct deconstruction and meaning of the word elements in the term lymphangiogram.

A)lymphangio (lymph capillaries)+ gram (recording)
B)lymph (lymph system)+ angi (vein)+ ogram (process of recording)
C)lymph (lymph node)+ angio (artery)+ gram (recording)
D)lymphangio (lymphatic vessel)+ gram (recording)
E)lymph (lymph)+ angio (node)+ gram (process of recording)

Question 73

The components of the lymphatic system are

A)blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries, and lymphocytes.
B)antibodies, erythrocytes, and lymph nodes.
C)lymph, immune cells, and lymphatic vessels.
D)platelets, lymphocytes, plasma.
E)antigens, antibodies, complement.

Question 74

What is the medical term for a rash of itchy wheals (hives), usually seen in an allergic reaction?

A)Allogen
B)Anaphylaxis
C)Urticaria
D)Hypersensitivity
E)Antihistamine

Question 75

The type of temporary immunity conferred to a fetus from the mother is called

A)natural active immunity.
B)artificial active immunity.
C)inactive acquired immunity.
D)artificial passive immunity.
E)natural passive immunity.

Question 76

Patients who undergo a splenectomy are very susceptible to ________ post-operatively.

A)anemia
B)gastric disturbance
C)rib pain
D)infection
E)bleeding disorders

Question 77

Identify the suffix and its meaning in the term vaccination.

A)ion; pertaining to
B)tion; action
C)tion; to acquire
D)ation; to inject
E)ation; process

Question 78

What is the end result of hypersplenism in a patient's body?

A)Hypovolemia develops causing hypotension.
B)A decrease in the number of blood cells and platelets.
C)A release of immature lymphocytes.
D)An overproduction of B cells.
E)The likelihood of hemorrhage.

Question 79

The hairs and mucus in your nose are examples of which type of defense system of the lymphatic system?

A)Physical mechanisms
B)Humoral defense mechanisms
C)Cellular mechanisms
D)Splenic mechanisms
E)Thymic mechanism

Question 80

The root in the term attenuated means to

A)clump.
B)weaken.
C)mimic.
D)produce.
E)destroy.