Deck 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems

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The HIV virus targets ________ cells.

A)Natural killer cells
B)B-cells
C)Helper T-cells
D)Dendritic cells
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Unique molecules found on the outer surface of cell membranes are called

A)Antigens
B)Antibodies
C)Interferon
D)Cytokines
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Lymphatic trunks from the lumbar region empty into the

A)Left lymphatic duct
B)Right lymphatic duct
C)Sacral duct
D)Thoracic duct
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It is because of adaptive ________ that people normally get chicken pox only once.

A)Immunity
B)WBCs
C)Antibodies
D)Antigens
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For your body to launch an effective response to invading pathogens, innate immunity must join forces with the

A)Lymphatic system
B)Cardiovascular system
C)Adaptive immunity
D)Hypothalamus
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What name is given to the series of reactions responsible for activation of twenty normally inactive proteins?

A)Complement cascade
B)Inflammatory response
C)Margination selection
D)Differentiation process
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Which stage of cancer would mean it had spread to nearby tissues?

A)Stage four
B)Stage seven
C)Stage two
D)Stage five
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Barriers include all of the following except ________.

A)Mucous membranes
B)Skin
C)Sebaceous glands
D)Nails
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Once the threat of invasion is over, the ____________ are responsible for "turning-off" the response.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Regulatory T-cells
C)Cytotoxic T-cells
D)Helper B-cells
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In addition to storage of white blood cells the lymphatic system is also responsible for

A)Producing pathogens to fight infections
B)Producing fluids to supplement the cardiovascular system
C)Production of some types of white blood cells
D)Maturation of some types of red blood cells
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What is the cytokine which is produced to stimulate macrophages and cause death of cancer cells?

A)Interferon
B)Interleukin
C)Cytokinase
D)Tumor necrosis factor
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The ____________ cells release antibodies to destroy cells that carry non-self antigens.

A)Mast
B)B-lymphocytic
C)T-lymphocytic
D)Natural killer
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The body has both physical and chemical ____________ to prevent invaders from entering.

A)Cells
B)Barriers
C)Nodes
D)Cytes
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Which structure will sometimes disappear in adults?

A)Sinus
B)Spleen
C)Thymus
D)Pancreas
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Which of the following is not one of the immune system's components?

A)Barrier
B)NSAID
C)Inflammation
D)Chemical
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The first leukocytes to arrive at the site of damage are the

A)Neutrophils
B)Basophils
C)Mast cells
D)Dendrite cells
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There are two types of proliferation, one for ____________ and one for all other types of lymphocytes.

A)Natural killer cells
B)B-cells
C)Helper T-cells
D)Dendritic cells
Question
Innate immunity triggers a series of mechanisms that target specific pathogens; the mechanisms are called

A)Passive immunity
B)Helper cells
C)Activation cells
D)Adaptive immunity
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____________ are essential for the reproduction of B cells and other types of cells.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Helper T-cells
C)Cytotoxic T-cells
D)Regulatory T-cells
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Lymph nodes can be described as

A)Small encapsulated bodies
B)Patches of cytokines
C)Immature antibodies
D)Organelles of immunity
Question
HIV infection and subsequently AIDS, is characterized by severe decrease in immune function, particularly ________.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Neutrophils
C)Helper T-cells
D)Plasma cells
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A cytokine produced by cells in response to invasion by a virus is ________.

A)Complement
B)Interferon
C)Interleukin
D)Mucus
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The spleen is a lymph organ that filters blood and also acts as a reservoir for ________.

A)Water
B)Fat
C)Interstitial fluid
D)Blood
Question
The ________ in the chest is part of the lymphatic system and helps T lymphocytes mature.

A)Pharyngeal tonsils
B)Spleen
C)Palatine tonsils
D)Thymus
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If you have had the chicken pox once, you will not get chicken pox again.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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In this stage of cancer, spread to distant tissues and organs is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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What kind of cells produce antibodies?

A)T cells
B)B cells
C)NK cells
D)Neutrophils
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This stage of cancer is often terminal ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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If the body is exposed to the same pathogen in the future, memory cells allow the body to mount a much faster response to the invasion known as the ________ response.

A)Primary
B)Secondary
C)Tertiary
D)Quaternary
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Which of these is an autoimmune disease?

A)c and d only
B)Influenza
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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If you are exposed to hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated against it, you may receive antibodies from another person.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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The activated lymphocytes must make thousands of copies of themselves in order to fight off the thousands of pathogens reproducing in the body.This reproduction of lymphocytes is called ________.

A)Lymphocyte proliferation
B)Lymphocyte activation
C)Differentiation
D)Immunization
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The fetus receives antibodies from the mother which last several weeks after birth.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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The signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ________.

A)Cold
B)Pain
C)Swelling
D)Redness
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In this stage of cancer, no spread from the origin is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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The ________ gland is larger in children because they are exposed to many new infections.

A)Thymus
B)Thyroid
C)Thalamus
D)Tinnitus
Question
The group of diseases that occur when antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own cells is ________.

A)Immunodeficiency diseases
B)Autoimmune diseases
C)Immunocompetent diseases
D)Diseases of the reticuloendothelial system
Question
In this stage of cancer, spread to nearby lymph nodes is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
Question
In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the ________.

A)Pleural membrane
B)Mucous membrane
C)Synovial membrane
D)Myelin membrane
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The ____________ is a lymphatic organ that destroys red blood cells.
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The ____________ is the soft organ between the aortic arch and sternum.
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Selection of lymphocytes which react to antigens is called _______________ selection.
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Walling off an infected area is called ____________.
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Lymph capillaries empty into lymphatic ____________.
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________ means to break down or destroy.
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The reproduction of activated B cells is called _____________________.
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Ultimately the cause of death in AIDS patients is ___________________.
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____________, and mast cells, release chemicals to promote inflammation.
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Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include ________.

A)Joint stiffness
B)Symmetrical joint damage
C)Decreased range of motion
D)All of the above
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____________ immunity is your body's inborn ability to fight infection.
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____________, or white blood cells, defend the body.
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Any organism that invades your body and causes disease is a(n) ____________.
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Vaccination triggers ________________________ immunity.
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____________ are molecules on the outer surface of cells.
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Cancers that are diagnosed after they have already spread to other organs are much more likely to be ________.
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________ fight parasitic worms.
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Redness, heat, swelling and pain are signs of ____________.
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Signs and symptoms of allergies can include all of the following except ________.

A)Weight loss
B)Wheezing
C)Upper respiratory infections
D)Hives Short
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The ____________ system is the transport system for pathogens and white blood cells.
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________ are proteins produced by damaged tissues and white blood cells that stimulate immune response in a variety of ways, including increasing inflammation, stimulating lymphocytes, and enhancing phagocytosis.
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Cells have molecules on the outer surface of their membranes to distinguish whether they are friend or foe.These molecules are called ________.
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If an invader has an opportunity to enter the body, white blood cells, or ________, are responsible for defending the body against invaders.
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________ is staged and prognosis is determined by the amount of metastasis, tumor characteristics, and lymph node involvement.
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Cytotoxic T cells release a cytokine called ________, which causes infected cells to develop holes in their membranes and die.
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When the hypothalamus causes a rise in body temperature during an illness, it is purposely trying to destroy the invading ________.
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The destruction of self-recognizing lymphocytes is known as ________.
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Inflammation that becomes systemic and is caused by allergic reactions to insect stings, nuts, or shellfish is called ________.
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________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the synovial membrane of a patient's joints.
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________ is characterized by four cardinal signs: swelling, pain, heat, and redness.
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Complement ________ is a complex series of reactions that activate 20 proteins that are usually inactive in the blood unless activated by a pathogen invasion.
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In ________ disorders, the body fails to recognize "self" and destroys its own tissue.
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________ is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood, characterized by the overproduction of white blood cells.
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Symptoms of leukemia are caused by decreased function of WBCs (if the cells are immature) and decreased ________ of RBCs and platelets.
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________ disorders occur when the immune system attacks some part of the body.The body fails to recognize "self" and destroys its own tissue as if it were an invader.
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The lumbar, intestinal, and intercostal trunk all empty into the ________ duct, a large duct that runs from the abdomen up through the diaphragm and into the left subclavian vein.
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There are several different types of leukemia based on the ________ of WBCs and the nature of the patient's symptoms.
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The inflammatory response is the same, whether it is a mechanical injury, a wound infection, damage due to a pathogen, or ________ throat.
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A rise in body temperature is one way the immune system deliberately tries to kill a(n) ________.
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________ is the rise in body temperature as a deliberate attempt by the immune system to destroy the pathogens that have invaded the body.
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Deck 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems
1
The HIV virus targets ________ cells.

A)Natural killer cells
B)B-cells
C)Helper T-cells
D)Dendritic cells
C
2
Unique molecules found on the outer surface of cell membranes are called

A)Antigens
B)Antibodies
C)Interferon
D)Cytokines
A
3
Lymphatic trunks from the lumbar region empty into the

A)Left lymphatic duct
B)Right lymphatic duct
C)Sacral duct
D)Thoracic duct
D
4
It is because of adaptive ________ that people normally get chicken pox only once.

A)Immunity
B)WBCs
C)Antibodies
D)Antigens
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5
For your body to launch an effective response to invading pathogens, innate immunity must join forces with the

A)Lymphatic system
B)Cardiovascular system
C)Adaptive immunity
D)Hypothalamus
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6
What name is given to the series of reactions responsible for activation of twenty normally inactive proteins?

A)Complement cascade
B)Inflammatory response
C)Margination selection
D)Differentiation process
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Which stage of cancer would mean it had spread to nearby tissues?

A)Stage four
B)Stage seven
C)Stage two
D)Stage five
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Barriers include all of the following except ________.

A)Mucous membranes
B)Skin
C)Sebaceous glands
D)Nails
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Once the threat of invasion is over, the ____________ are responsible for "turning-off" the response.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Regulatory T-cells
C)Cytotoxic T-cells
D)Helper B-cells
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10
In addition to storage of white blood cells the lymphatic system is also responsible for

A)Producing pathogens to fight infections
B)Producing fluids to supplement the cardiovascular system
C)Production of some types of white blood cells
D)Maturation of some types of red blood cells
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What is the cytokine which is produced to stimulate macrophages and cause death of cancer cells?

A)Interferon
B)Interleukin
C)Cytokinase
D)Tumor necrosis factor
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12
The ____________ cells release antibodies to destroy cells that carry non-self antigens.

A)Mast
B)B-lymphocytic
C)T-lymphocytic
D)Natural killer
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13
The body has both physical and chemical ____________ to prevent invaders from entering.

A)Cells
B)Barriers
C)Nodes
D)Cytes
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Which structure will sometimes disappear in adults?

A)Sinus
B)Spleen
C)Thymus
D)Pancreas
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15
Which of the following is not one of the immune system's components?

A)Barrier
B)NSAID
C)Inflammation
D)Chemical
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16
The first leukocytes to arrive at the site of damage are the

A)Neutrophils
B)Basophils
C)Mast cells
D)Dendrite cells
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17
There are two types of proliferation, one for ____________ and one for all other types of lymphocytes.

A)Natural killer cells
B)B-cells
C)Helper T-cells
D)Dendritic cells
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18
Innate immunity triggers a series of mechanisms that target specific pathogens; the mechanisms are called

A)Passive immunity
B)Helper cells
C)Activation cells
D)Adaptive immunity
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____________ are essential for the reproduction of B cells and other types of cells.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Helper T-cells
C)Cytotoxic T-cells
D)Regulatory T-cells
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20
Lymph nodes can be described as

A)Small encapsulated bodies
B)Patches of cytokines
C)Immature antibodies
D)Organelles of immunity
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21
HIV infection and subsequently AIDS, is characterized by severe decrease in immune function, particularly ________.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Neutrophils
C)Helper T-cells
D)Plasma cells
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22
A cytokine produced by cells in response to invasion by a virus is ________.

A)Complement
B)Interferon
C)Interleukin
D)Mucus
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23
The spleen is a lymph organ that filters blood and also acts as a reservoir for ________.

A)Water
B)Fat
C)Interstitial fluid
D)Blood
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24
The ________ in the chest is part of the lymphatic system and helps T lymphocytes mature.

A)Pharyngeal tonsils
B)Spleen
C)Palatine tonsils
D)Thymus
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25
If you have had the chicken pox once, you will not get chicken pox again.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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26
Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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27
In this stage of cancer, spread to distant tissues and organs is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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What kind of cells produce antibodies?

A)T cells
B)B cells
C)NK cells
D)Neutrophils
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This stage of cancer is often terminal ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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30
If the body is exposed to the same pathogen in the future, memory cells allow the body to mount a much faster response to the invasion known as the ________ response.

A)Primary
B)Secondary
C)Tertiary
D)Quaternary
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Which of these is an autoimmune disease?

A)c and d only
B)Influenza
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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32
If you are exposed to hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated against it, you may receive antibodies from another person.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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33
The activated lymphocytes must make thousands of copies of themselves in order to fight off the thousands of pathogens reproducing in the body.This reproduction of lymphocytes is called ________.

A)Lymphocyte proliferation
B)Lymphocyte activation
C)Differentiation
D)Immunization
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34
The fetus receives antibodies from the mother which last several weeks after birth.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity
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35
The signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ________.

A)Cold
B)Pain
C)Swelling
D)Redness
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In this stage of cancer, no spread from the origin is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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37
The ________ gland is larger in children because they are exposed to many new infections.

A)Thymus
B)Thyroid
C)Thalamus
D)Tinnitus
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38
The group of diseases that occur when antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own cells is ________.

A)Immunodeficiency diseases
B)Autoimmune diseases
C)Immunocompetent diseases
D)Diseases of the reticuloendothelial system
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39
In this stage of cancer, spread to nearby lymph nodes is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV
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40
In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the ________.

A)Pleural membrane
B)Mucous membrane
C)Synovial membrane
D)Myelin membrane
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41
The ____________ is a lymphatic organ that destroys red blood cells.
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The ____________ is the soft organ between the aortic arch and sternum.
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43
Selection of lymphocytes which react to antigens is called _______________ selection.
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44
Walling off an infected area is called ____________.
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45
Lymph capillaries empty into lymphatic ____________.
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________ means to break down or destroy.
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The reproduction of activated B cells is called _____________________.
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Ultimately the cause of death in AIDS patients is ___________________.
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____________, and mast cells, release chemicals to promote inflammation.
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50
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include ________.

A)Joint stiffness
B)Symmetrical joint damage
C)Decreased range of motion
D)All of the above
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51
____________ immunity is your body's inborn ability to fight infection.
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____________, or white blood cells, defend the body.
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Any organism that invades your body and causes disease is a(n) ____________.
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54
Vaccination triggers ________________________ immunity.
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____________ are molecules on the outer surface of cells.
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Cancers that are diagnosed after they have already spread to other organs are much more likely to be ________.
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________ fight parasitic worms.
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Redness, heat, swelling and pain are signs of ____________.
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Signs and symptoms of allergies can include all of the following except ________.

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D)Hives Short
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The ____________ system is the transport system for pathogens and white blood cells.
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61
________ are proteins produced by damaged tissues and white blood cells that stimulate immune response in a variety of ways, including increasing inflammation, stimulating lymphocytes, and enhancing phagocytosis.
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Cells have molecules on the outer surface of their membranes to distinguish whether they are friend or foe.These molecules are called ________.
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If an invader has an opportunity to enter the body, white blood cells, or ________, are responsible for defending the body against invaders.
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________ is staged and prognosis is determined by the amount of metastasis, tumor characteristics, and lymph node involvement.
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Cytotoxic T cells release a cytokine called ________, which causes infected cells to develop holes in their membranes and die.
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When the hypothalamus causes a rise in body temperature during an illness, it is purposely trying to destroy the invading ________.
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The destruction of self-recognizing lymphocytes is known as ________.
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Inflammation that becomes systemic and is caused by allergic reactions to insect stings, nuts, or shellfish is called ________.
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________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the synovial membrane of a patient's joints.
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________ is characterized by four cardinal signs: swelling, pain, heat, and redness.
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Complement ________ is a complex series of reactions that activate 20 proteins that are usually inactive in the blood unless activated by a pathogen invasion.
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In ________ disorders, the body fails to recognize "self" and destroys its own tissue.
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________ is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood, characterized by the overproduction of white blood cells.
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Symptoms of leukemia are caused by decreased function of WBCs (if the cells are immature) and decreased ________ of RBCs and platelets.
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________ disorders occur when the immune system attacks some part of the body.The body fails to recognize "self" and destroys its own tissue as if it were an invader.
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The lumbar, intestinal, and intercostal trunk all empty into the ________ duct, a large duct that runs from the abdomen up through the diaphragm and into the left subclavian vein.
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There are several different types of leukemia based on the ________ of WBCs and the nature of the patient's symptoms.
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The inflammatory response is the same, whether it is a mechanical injury, a wound infection, damage due to a pathogen, or ________ throat.
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A rise in body temperature is one way the immune system deliberately tries to kill a(n) ________.
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________ is the rise in body temperature as a deliberate attempt by the immune system to destroy the pathogens that have invaded the body.
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