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.