Question 1

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Also called adenoids

Accepted Answer

A) Lacteals 
B) Hodgkin disease 
C) Thymus 
D) Right lymphatic duct 
E) Lymph node
F)Thoracic duct
G)Spleen
H)Lymphadenitis
I)Pharyngeal tonsil
J)Cisterna chyli

Question 2

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-One of the major phagocytic cells of the immune system

Accepted Answer

A) Natural active immunity 
B) T cell 
C) Antigen 
D) Artificial active immunity 
E) Macrophage
F)Natural passive immunity
G)B cell
H)Complement
I)Artificial passive immunity
J)Antibody

Question 3

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Usually a foreign protein that stimulates the formation of an antibody

Accepted Answer

A) Natural active immunity 
B) T cell 
C) Antigen 
D) Artificial active immunity 
E) Macrophage
F)Natural passive immunity
G)B cell
H)Complement
I)Artificial passive immunity
J)Antibody

Question 4

The major function of the lymph node is to filter the lymph and remove damaged cells and bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the functions of the lymph node is to trap and destroy cancer cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Lymphatic capillaries in the walls of the small intestine

Accepted Answer

A) Lacteals 
B) Hodgkin disease 
C) Thymus 
D) Right lymphatic duct 
E) Lymph node
F)Thoracic duct
G)Spleen
H)Lymphadenitis
I)Pharyngeal tonsil
J)Cisterna chyli

Question 7

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-An inappropriate response to self-antigens

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

Question 8

Blood capillaries and lymph capillaries have all the following in common except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are microscopic. 
B)  the fluid in them continues to recirculate through the same vessels. 
C)  they are made of endothelial tissue. 
D)  All of the above are true of both blood capillaries and lymph capillaries.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The only proven cause of an acquired immune deficiency is a viral infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Graft-versus-host rejection occurs only if the transplanted tissue contains viable immune or stem cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the location and function of the spleen. Describe and give the cause of splenomegaly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the location and function of the...

Question 14

The ultimate source of lymph is blood plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An antibody cannot stimulate the complement cascade unless it is attached to an antigen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Specific immunity is sometimes called adaptive immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The spleen is the largest of the lymphatic organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The thymus can also be considered an endocrine gland because it releases the hormone thyroxine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Also called adenoids

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -One of the major phagocytic cells of the immune system

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Usually a foreign protein that stimulates the formation of an antibody

The major function of the lymph node is to filter the lymph and remove damaged cells and bacteria.

One of the functions of the lymph node is to trap and destroy cancer cells.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Lymphatic capillaries in the walls of the small intestine

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -An inappropriate response to self-antigens

Blood capillaries and lymph capillaries have all the following in common except

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

The only proven cause of an acquired immune deficiency is a viral infection.

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

Graft-versus-host rejection occurs only if the transplanted tissue contains viable immune or stem cells.

Explain the location and function of the spleen. Describe and give the cause of splenomegaly.

The ultimate source of lymph is blood plasma.

An antibody cannot stimulate the complement cascade unless it is attached to an antigen.

Specific immunity is sometimes called adaptive immunity.

The spleen is the largest of the lymphatic organs.

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

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

The thymus can also be considered an endocrine gland because it releases the hormone thyroxine.