Question 1

The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain...

Question 2

In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In tears, ________ act as a chemical...

Question 3

Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "No, breast cancer is not serious until it reaches stage IV." 
B)  "Breast cancer is 100% treatable." 
C)  "All cancers are potentially serious, but your cancer has not spread beyond the breast." 
D)  "No, in stage II, the cancer cells are localized in a few cell layers and are easily treatable." 
E)  "It is serious because in stage II, the cancer cells have spread to other organs." 
A)  "No, breast cancer is not serious until it reaches stage IV." 
B)  "Breast cancer is 100% treatable." 
C)  "All cancers are potentially serious, but your cancer has not spread beyond the breast." 
D)  "No, in stage II, the cancer cells are localized in a few cell layers and are easily treatable." 
E)  "It is serious because in stage II, the cancer cells have spread to other organs."

Question 4

Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an area of the body becomes...

Question 6

A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A highly contagious viral infection spread through...

Question 7

In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus 
B)  When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother 
C)  From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism 
D)  From exposure to organisms that cause a disease 
E)  From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms 
A)  When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus 
B)  When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother 
C)  From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism 
D)  From exposure to organisms that cause a disease 
E)  From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms

Question 8

Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytotoxic 
B)  Helper 
C)  Memory 
D)  NK 
E)  Macrophage 
A)  Cytotoxic 
B)  Helper 
C)  Memory 
D)  NK 
E)  Macrophage

Question 9

Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Any factor that causes the formation of cancer is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinogen 
B)  allergen 
C)  irritant 
D)  antigen 
E)  antibody 
A)  carcinogen 
B)  allergen 
C)  irritant 
D)  antigen 
E)  antibody

Question 12

Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Numbness of fingers and toes 
B)  Tender lymph nodes in the neck 
C)  "Butterfly" rash 
D)  Renal failure 
E)  Headaches 
A)  Numbness of fingers and toes 
B)  Tender lymph nodes in the neck 
C)  "Butterfly" rash 
D)  Renal failure 
E)  Headaches

Question 14

The nonspecific body defense in which neutrophils and monocytes can leave the bloodstream to attack pathogens in other tissues is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a chemical barrier 
B)  a mechanical barrier 
C)  inflammation 
D)  phagocytosis 
E)  species resistance 
A)  a chemical barrier 
B)  a mechanical barrier 
C)  inflammation 
D)  phagocytosis 
E)  species resistance

Question 15

Which activated T cells increase phagocytosis and antibody formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytotoxic 
B)  Helper 
C)  Memory 
D)  NK 
E)  Macrophage 
A)  Cytotoxic 
B)  Helper 
C)  Memory 
D)  NK 
E)  Macrophage

Question 16

Which of the following cells mainly target cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Sherry is a 17-year-old patient who arrives at the office complaining of fever, headache, frequent cough, and being tired all the time. She is concerned because her boyfriend has similar symptoms and was recently diagnosed with mononucleosis. Which of the following precautions should you take while you are working with Sherry?

Accepted Answer

A)  None, because mononucleosis is only spread by kissing 
B)  Wear a mask while you are in the exam room 
C)  Use full PPE, including a gown, gloves, and mask 
D)  Put on gloves before checking her blood pressure 
E)  Ask Sherry not to cough while you are in the room 
A)  None, because mononucleosis is only spread by kissing 
B)  Wear a mask while you are in the exam room 
C)  Use full PPE, including a gown, gloves, and mask 
D)  Put on gloves before checking her blood pressure 
E)  Ask Sherry not to cough while you are in the room

Question 18

In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins...

Question 19

Which disorder is an immune reaction linked to eating gluten that triggers a reaction causing the body to attack the small intestinal mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mononucleosis 
B)  Lymphedema 
C)  Lupus 
D)  Chronic fatigue syndrome 
E)  Celiac 
A)  Mononucleosis 
B)  Lymphedema 
C)  Lupus 
D)  Chronic fatigue syndrome 
E)  Celiac

Question 20

The fluid that exists between cells, called _______ fluid, is destined to become lymph.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fluid that exists between cells, called...

Exam 27: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky.

A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

Any factor that causes the formation of cancer is a(n) ____.

Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

The nonspecific body defense in which neutrophils and monocytes can leave the bloodstream to attack pathogens in other tissues is ____.

Which activated T cells increase phagocytosis and antibody formation?

Which of the following cells mainly target cancer cells?

In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens.

Which disorder is an immune reaction linked to eating gluten that triggers a reaction causing the body to attack the small intestinal mucosa?

The fluid that exists between cells, called _______ fluid, is destined to become lymph.

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

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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