Question 1

An immunoglobulin is a protein that functions specifically as an antibody.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

It is possible for a person who is experiencing no symptoms of AIDS to carry and transmit HIV to others.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is the major reason why tonsils are not surgically removed as frequently today as in the past?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​This surgery is especially risky. 
B)  ​Children usually recover quickly from tonsillitis. 
C)  ​The symptoms of tonsillitis are generally mild. 
D)  ​The tonsils perform an important role in the body's defense against infection. 
A)  ​This surgery is especially risky. 
B)  ​Children usually recover quickly from tonsillitis. 
C)  ​The symptoms of tonsillitis are generally mild. 
D)  ​The tonsils perform an important role in the body's defense against infection. D

Question 4

Cancer cells can become trapped in lymph nodes,which may necessitate surgical removal of the involved lymph nodes.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Drugs are used to control the HIV virus by blocking ______________________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drugs are used to control the HIV...

Question 6

An important function of the spleen is to destroy and remove worn out red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each condition/disease with its description.​
-​serious allergic reaction

Accepted Answer

A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis 
A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis

Question 8

There are three pairs of tonsils named ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

palatine,a

Question 9

___________________________________ progressively destroys the body's T4lymphocytes,the immune system's key infection fighters.​

Accepted Answer

HIV
Human

Question 10

Which condition is believed to cause increased susceptibility to infections and slower healing in older adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Gradual shutting down of the immune system 
B)  ​Slowing of the rate of reproduction of important infection-fighting cells 
C)  ​Death of lymph nodes throughout the body 
A)  ​Gradual shutting down of the immune system 
B)  ​Slowing of the rate of reproduction of important infection-fighting cells 
C)  ​Death of lymph nodes throughout the body

Question 11

It is not uncommon for a person who contracts HIV to live without serious symptoms for as long as 10 years.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The body's ability to resist infections from pathogens is called ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body's ability to resist infections from...

Question 13

Match each condition/disease with its description.​
-​infection of the tonsils

Accepted Answer

A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis 
A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis

Question 14

Match each condition/disease with its description.​
-​autoimmune disease in which the skin and blood vessels thicken

Accepted Answer

A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis 
A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis

Question 15

A severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction is called ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction...

Question 16

Match each condition/disease with its description.​
-​chronic,multi-system,inflammatory,autoimmune disease

Accepted Answer

A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis 
A) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
B) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
C) ​asthma 
D) ​Hodgkin's disease 
E) ​hypersensitivity
F)​infectious mononucleosis
G)lupus​
H)lymphadenitis
I)​scleroderma
J)tonsillitis

Question 17

The substance that diffuses from the capillaries into the tissue spaces is called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lymph 
B)  ​interstitial fluid 
C)  ​synovial fluid 
D)  ​blood 
A)  ​lymph 
B)  ​interstitial fluid 
C)  ​synovial fluid 
D)  ​blood

Question 18

Which of the following best describes an opportunistic infection?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is most often contracted by a person with a depressed immune system. 
B)  ​It is the result of failure to secure proper immunizations. 
C)  ​It is the infection of a health care worker by a patient. 
D)  ​It is caused by a virus for which there is no inoculation available. 
A)  ​It is most often contracted by a person with a depressed immune system. 
B)  ​It is the result of failure to secure proper immunizations. 
C)  ​It is the infection of a health care worker by a patient. 
D)  ​It is caused by a virus for which there is no inoculation available.

Question 19

Hodgkin's disease is also known as the "kissing disease."​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

By what means is lymph fluid pushed forward through the lymph vessels?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​A central pump dedicated to the lymphatic system 
B)  ​A system of valves in the lymph vessels 
C)  ​The contractions of skeletal muscles and movements of breathing 
D)  ​The heart,which circulates both blood and lymph 
A)  ​A central pump dedicated to the lymphatic system 
B)  ​A system of valves in the lymph vessels 
C)  ​The contractions of skeletal muscles and movements of breathing 
D)  ​The heart,which circulates both blood and lymph

Exam 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

An immunoglobulin is a protein that functions specifically as an antibody.​

It is possible for a person who is experiencing no symptoms of AIDS to carry and transmit HIV to others.​

Which of the following is the major reason why tonsils are not surgically removed as frequently today as in the past?​

Cancer cells can become trapped in lymph nodes,which may necessitate surgical removal of the involved lymph nodes.​

Drugs are used to control the HIV virus by blocking ______________________________.​

An important function of the spleen is to destroy and remove worn out red blood cells.

Match each condition/disease with its description.​ -​serious allergic reaction

There are three pairs of tonsils named ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.​

___________________________________ progressively destroys the body's T4lymphocytes,the immune system's key infection fighters.​

Which condition is believed to cause increased susceptibility to infections and slower healing in older adults?​

It is not uncommon for a person who contracts HIV to live without serious symptoms for as long as 10 years.​

The body's ability to resist infections from pathogens is called ____________________.​

Match each condition/disease with its description.​ -​infection of the tonsils

Match each condition/disease with its description.​ -​autoimmune disease in which the skin and blood vessels thicken

A severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction is called ____________________.​

Match each condition/disease with its description.​ -​chronic,multi-system,inflammatory,autoimmune disease

The substance that diffuses from the capillaries into the tissue spaces is called _____.​

Which of the following best describes an opportunistic infection?​

Hodgkin's disease is also known as the "kissing disease."​

By what means is lymph fluid pushed forward through the lymph vessels?​

Introduction to the Structural Units

Chemistry of Living Things

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Central Nervous System

Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System

Special Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Circulation and Blood Vessels

Infection Control and Standard Precautions

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition

Urinary System

Reproductive System

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An immunoglobulin is a protein that functions specifically as an antibody.

It is possible for a person who is experiencing no symptoms of AIDS to carry and transmit HIV to others.

Which of the following is the major reason why tonsils are not surgically removed as frequently today as in the past?

Cancer cells can become trapped in lymph nodes,which may necessitate surgical removal of the involved lymph nodes.

Drugs are used to control the HIV virus by blocking ______________________________.

Match each condition/disease with its description. -serious allergic reaction

There are three pairs of tonsils named ,,and .

___________________________________ progressively destroys the body's T4lymphocytes,the immune system's key infection fighters.

Which condition is believed to cause increased susceptibility to infections and slower healing in older adults?

It is not uncommon for a person who contracts HIV to live without serious symptoms for as long as 10 years.

The body's ability to resist infections from pathogens is called ____________________.

Match each condition/disease with its description. -infection of the tonsils

Match each condition/disease with its description. -autoimmune disease in which the skin and blood vessels thicken

A severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction is called ____________________.

Match each condition/disease with its description. -chronic,multi-system,inflammatory,autoimmune disease

The substance that diffuses from the capillaries into the tissue spaces is called _____.

Which of the following best describes an opportunistic infection?

Hodgkin's disease is also known as the "kissing disease."

By what means is lymph fluid pushed forward through the lymph vessels?