Question 1

Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________.

Accepted Answer

macrophages

Question 2

The medical provider has explained to Cherise that she has an abscess in her spleen and the spleen will need to be removed. When the medical assistant who is educating Cherise on the procedure asks if she has any questions, she asks if the spleen removal will cause a health problem. What is the best response to her question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "There is no effect. It is done all the time." 
B)  "You may have frequent headaches." 
C)  "The liver will take over most of the spleen's functions." 
D)  "What makes you ask that?" 
E)  "You will no longer be able to eat certain foods." 
A)  "There is no effect. It is done all the time." 
B)  "You may have frequent headaches." 
C)  "The liver will take over most of the spleen's functions." 
D)  "What makes you ask that?" 
E)  "You will no longer be able to eat certain foods." C

Question 3

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macrophages and lymphocytes 
B)  T cells 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  Monocytes 
A)  Macrophages and lymphocytes 
B)  T cells 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  Monocytes C

Question 4

Which of the following results occurs in response to an injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical barrier 
B)  Mechanical barrier 
C)  Fever 
D)  Species resistance 
E)  Inflammation 
A)  Chemical barrier 
B)  Mechanical barrier 
C)  Fever 
D)  Species resistance 
E)  Inflammation

Question 5

Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturally acquired active 
B)  Artificially acquired passive 
C)  Naturally acquired passive 
D)  Artificially acquired active 
E)  Species resistance 
A)  Naturally acquired active 
B)  Artificially acquired passive 
C)  Naturally acquired passive 
D)  Artificially acquired active 
E)  Species resistance

Question 6

Which of the following secrete chemicals that produce holes in the membranes of harmful cells but do not have to recognize a specific antigen to start destroying pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)  
B)  Cytokines 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  T cells 
A)  Major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)  
B)  Cytokines 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  T cells

Question 7

Which of the following is an excessive immune response that involves IgE antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allergy 
B)  Mononucleosis 
C)  Anaphylaxis 
D)  Lymphedema 
E)  Chronic fatigue syndrome 
A)  Allergy 
B)  Mononucleosis 
C)  Anaphylaxis 
D)  Lymphedema 
E)  Chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 8

Allergies can be treated effectively by which of the following over-the-counter medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-emetics 
B)  Anti-inflammatories 
C)  Pain relievers 
D)  Antihistamines 
E)  Analgesics 
A)  Anti-emetics 
B)  Anti-inflammatories 
C)  Pain relievers 
D)  Antihistamines 
E)  Analgesics

Question 9

Which of the following describes a primary immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a very rapid response. 
B)  It is carried out by memory cells. 
C)  It takes several weeks. 
D)  It requires re-exposure to an antigen. 
E)  It prevents a person from developing a disease from the antigen. 
A)  It is a very rapid response. 
B)  It is carried out by memory cells. 
C)  It takes several weeks. 
D)  It requires re-exposure to an antigen. 
E)  It prevents a person from developing a disease from the antigen.

Question 10

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Numbness of fingers and toes and weight loss 
B)  Hair loss and renal failure 
C)  "Butterfly" rash and fever 
D)  Tender lymph nodes and joint pain 
E)  Runny nose and coughing 
A)  Numbness of fingers and toes and weight loss 
B)  Hair loss and renal failure 
C)  "Butterfly" rash and fever 
D)  Tender lymph nodes and joint pain 
E)  Runny nose and coughing

Question 11

Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-inflammatory 
B)  Allergen 
C)  Analgesic 
D)  Epinephrine 
E)  Anti-emetic 
A)  Anti-inflammatory 
B)  Allergen 
C)  Analgesic 
D)  Epinephrine 
E)  Anti-emetic

Question 12

In which nonspecific body defense do blood vessels dilate, bringing more blood to the area, which in turn brings phagocytic white blood cells to the area to attack the pathogen, proteins to replace injured tissues, and clotting factors to stop any bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanical barriers 
B)  Fever 
C)  Inflammation 
D)  Phagocytosis 
E)  Chemical barriers 
A)  Mechanical barriers 
B)  Fever 
C)  Inflammation 
D)  Phagocytosis 
E)  Chemical barriers

Question 13

Which type of immunoglobulin recognizes bacteria, viruses, and toxins?

Accepted Answer

A)  IgG 
B)  IgA 
C)  IgM 
D)  IgE 
E)  IgD 
A)  IgG 
B)  IgA 
C)  IgM 
D)  IgE 
E)  IgD

Question 14

Which of the following is unique to an individual, is present on every cell in that person's body, and activates T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)  
B)  Cytokines 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  Complements 
A)  Major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)  
B)  Cytokines 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  Complements

Question 15

Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical barriers 
B)  Mechanical barriers 
C)  Inflammation 
D)  Phagocytosis 
E)  Species resistance 
A)  Chemical barriers 
B)  Mechanical barriers 
C)  Inflammation 
D)  Phagocytosis 
E)  Species resistance

Question 16

Which of the following describes the thymus?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases in size as a person ages. 
B)  It removes aged RBCs from circulation. 
C)  It is the largest lymphatic organ. 
D)  It is filled with blood and macrophages. 
E)  If it is removed, the liver takes over its functions. 
A)  It decreases in size as a person ages. 
B)  It removes aged RBCs from circulation. 
C)  It is the largest lymphatic organ. 
D)  It is filled with blood and macrophages. 
E)  If it is removed, the liver takes over its functions.

Question 17

Cytokines known as ________ assist in regulation of the immune response by increasing B cell production and stimulating red bone marrow to produce more white blood cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cytokines known as ________ assist in regulation...

Question 18

Most lymphocytes in the blood are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells 
B)  antibodies 
C)  cytokines 
D)  B cells 
E)  natural killer (NK) cells 
A)  T cells 
B)  antibodies 
C)  cytokines 
D)  B cells 
E)  natural killer (NK) cells

Question 19

The nonspecific body defense mechanism, in which monocytes leave the bloodstream and become macrophages to attack pathogens in other tissues, is called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nonspecific body defense mechanism, in which...

Question 20

Which of the following bind to antigens on cells and attack them directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells 
B)  Cytokines 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  Haptens 
A)  T cells 
B)  Cytokines 
C)  B cells 
D)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
E)  Haptens

Exam 27: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________.

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

Which of the following results occurs in response to an injury?

Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?

Which of the following secrete chemicals that produce holes in the membranes of harmful cells but do not have to recognize a specific antigen to start destroying pathogens?

Which of the following is an excessive immune response that involves IgE antibodies?

Allergies can be treated effectively by which of the following over-the-counter medications?

Which of the following describes a primary immune response?

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

In which nonspecific body defense do blood vessels dilate, bringing more blood to the area, which in turn brings phagocytic white blood cells to the area to attack the pathogen, proteins to replace injured tissues, and clotting factors to stop any bleeding?

Which type of immunoglobulin recognizes bacteria, viruses, and toxins?

Which of the following is unique to an individual, is present on every cell in that person's body, and activates T cells?

Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

Which of the following describes the thymus?

Cytokines known as ________ assist in regulation of the immune response by increasing B cell production and stimulating red bone marrow to produce more white blood cells.

Most lymphocytes in the blood are ____.

The nonspecific body defense mechanism, in which monocytes leave the bloodstream and become macrophages to attack pathogens in other tissues, is called _________.

Which of the following bind to antigens on cells and attack them directly?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

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Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

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The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

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The Reproductive Systems

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Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

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Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

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Orientation to the Lab

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Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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