Question 1

Inflammation, tenderness, and swelling of a lymph node is called a lymphoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A serious infection such as scarlet fever can cause the spleen to shrink, making it difficult for the body to fight off the infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel

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 4

The primary function of macrophages and neutrophils is phagocytosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct each carry about 50% of the lymph to blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lymphomas are fairly common but typically benign tumors of the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which structures are also referred to as adenoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharyngeal tonsils 
B)  Lingual tonsils 
C)  Palatine tonsils 
D)  None of the above structures are referred to as adenoids. 
A)  Pharyngeal tonsils 
B)  Lingual tonsils 
C)  Palatine tonsils 
D)  None of the above structures are referred to as adenoids.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Two types of malignant lymphomas are Hodgkin disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

After birth, B cells transform from stem cells to immature B cells in

Accepted Answer

A)  bursa cells. 
B)  memory cells. 
C)  bone marrow. 
D)  thymus gland. 
A)  bursa cells. 
B)  memory cells. 
C)  bone marrow. 
D)  thymus gland.

Question 14

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-A life-threatening allergic reaction caused by an antigen-antibody reaction

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 15

Excess fluid and protein molecules are returned to the blood by the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-Swelling in the lymphatic system that results from a parasitic worm infestation

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 17

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 18

Being immune from mumps because you had them as a child is an example of artificial active immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you have had the chicken pox once, you will not get chicken pox again. 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 20

What is isoimmunity?

Accepted Answer

Isoimmunity, also known as alloimmunity,

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Inflammation, tenderness, and swelling of a lymph node is called a lymphoma.

A serious infection such as scarlet fever can cause the spleen to shrink, making it difficult for the body to fight off the infection.

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel

The primary function of macrophages and neutrophils is phagocytosis.

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct each carry about 50% of the lymph to blood vessels.

Lymphomas are fairly common but typically benign tumors of the lymphatic system.

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

Which structures are also referred to as adenoids?

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

Two types of malignant lymphomas are Hodgkin disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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

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

After birth, B cells transform from stem cells to immature B cells in

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -A life-threatening allergic reaction caused by an antigen-antibody reaction

Excess fluid and protein molecules are returned to the blood by the lymphatic system.

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -Swelling in the lymphatic system that results from a parasitic worm infestation

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

Being immune from mumps because you had them as a child is an example of artificial active immunity.

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

What is isoimmunity?

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