Question 1

Which of these antibodies is found in secretions of the body and prevents pathogens from entering the body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What are the major WBCs involved in specific defenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macrophages and lymphocytes 
B)  T cells 
C)  Cytokines 
D)  B cells 
E)  Haptens 
A)  Macrophages and lymphocytes 
B)  T cells 
C)  Cytokines 
D)  B cells 
E)  Haptens

Question 3

T cells respond to antigens by secreting cytokines called ________, which increase T cell production and directly kill cells that have antigens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of T cells respond to antigens by secreting...

Question 4

The body's mechanisms to protect itself against pathogens in general are called nonspecific defenses or ________ immunity

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body's mechanisms to protect itself against...

Question 5

Which of the following increase B cell production and stimulate red bone marrow to produce more WBCs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which type of immunity results from having an infectious disease?

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 7

Which type of immunity results from a vaccine?

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 8

A(n) ________ is the presence of a pathogen in or on the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is the presence of a...

Question 9

Fluids in the body are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fluids in the body are called ________....

Question 10

Interferon in the blood acts as which type of nonspecific body defense?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following identifies how far cancer cells have spread?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemotherapy 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Biopsy 
D)  Staging 
E)  Immune therapy 
A)  Chemotherapy 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Biopsy 
D)  Staging 
E)  Immune therapy

Question 12

________, which is contained in blood, acts as a chemical barrier and blocks viruses from infecting cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________, which is contained in blood, acts...

Question 13

A foreign substance in the body is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A foreign substance in the body is...

Question 14

Which of the following actions causes lymph to flow through the lymphatic vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gravity 
B)  The force of the heart's pumping 
C)  The contraction of the muscles in vessel walls 
D)  The squeezing action of the skeletal muscles 
E)  Filtration 
A)  Gravity 
B)  The force of the heart's pumping 
C)  The contraction of the muscles in vessel walls 
D)  The squeezing action of the skeletal muscles 
E)  Filtration

Question 15

Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allergy 
B)  Mononucleosis 
C)  Anaphylaxis 
D)  mononucleosis 
E)  AIDS 
A)  Allergy 
B)  Mononucleosis 
C)  Anaphylaxis 
D)  mononucleosis 
E)  AIDS

Question 16

Which type of activated T cells prevents a person from having the same disease twice?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Masses of lymphoid tissue not surrounded by a capsule that are distributed in the connective tissue of mucosa are known as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphocytes 
B)  macrophages 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  thymus 
E)  spleen 
A)  lymphocytes 
B)  macrophages 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  thymus 
E)  spleen

Question 18

Which immunoglobulin triggers an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 27: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of these antibodies is found in secretions of the body and prevents pathogens from entering the body?

What are the major WBCs involved in specific defenses?

T cells respond to antigens by secreting cytokines called ________, which increase T cell production and directly kill cells that have antigens.

The body's mechanisms to protect itself against pathogens in general are called nonspecific defenses or ________ immunity

Which of the following increase B cell production and stimulate red bone marrow to produce more WBCs?

Which type of immunity results from having an infectious disease?

Which type of immunity results from a vaccine?

A(n) ________ is the presence of a pathogen in or on the body.

Fluids in the body are called ________.

Interferon in the blood acts as which type of nonspecific body defense?

Which of the following identifies how far cancer cells have spread?

________, which is contained in blood, acts as a chemical barrier and blocks viruses from infecting cells.

A foreign substance in the body is called a(n) ________.

Which of the following actions causes lymph to flow through the lymphatic vessels?

Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event?

Which type of activated T cells prevents a person from having the same disease twice?

Masses of lymphoid tissue not surrounded by a capsule that are distributed in the connective tissue of mucosa are known as _______.

Which immunoglobulin triggers an allergic reaction?

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

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Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

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Preparing for the World of Work

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