Question 1

One of the homeostatic functions of skin is to regulate temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What will the helper T cell do after what is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will remain inactive because this step is only the first of two that are necessary for activation. 
B)  It will clone itself and the clones will makes chemicals to get more immune cells involved. 
C)  It will phagocytize the cell that has the antigen. 
D)  It will form antibodies. 
A)  It will remain inactive because this step is only the first of two that are necessary for activation. 
B)  It will clone itself and the clones will makes chemicals to get more immune cells involved. 
C)  It will phagocytize the cell that has the antigen. 
D)  It will form antibodies.

Question 3

We acquire which kind of immunity throughout our lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific 
B)  Innate 
C)  Nonspecific 
D)  Passive 
A)  Specific 
B)  Innate 
C)  Nonspecific 
D)  Passive

Question 4

Mononucleosis can be life threatening due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  swollen lymph nodes. 
B)  infection of the thymus gland. 
C)  toxic chemicals deposited in the saliva. 
D)  a swollen and potentially ruptured spleen. 
A)  swollen lymph nodes. 
B)  infection of the thymus gland. 
C)  toxic chemicals deposited in the saliva. 
D)  a swollen and potentially ruptured spleen.

Question 5

Which plasma proteins come together in a specific order to destroy invading bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever 
B)  Interferon 
C)  Inflammation 
D)  Complement 
A)  Fever 
B)  Interferon 
C)  Inflammation 
D)  Complement

Question 6

How are lymphatic capillaries different from blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain valves. 
B)  They are tubes that allow diffusion. 
C)  They bring fluid back to the heart. 
D)  They are part of an open system. 
A)  They contain valves. 
B)  They are tubes that allow diffusion. 
C)  They bring fluid back to the heart. 
D)  They are part of an open system.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of natural active immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being given an attenuated form of a virus 
B)  Breast feeding 
C)  Acquiring the flu from work or school 
D)  Flu vaccine 
A)  Being given an attenuated form of a virus 
B)  Breast feeding 
C)  Acquiring the flu from work or school 
D)  Flu vaccine

Question 8

Epinephrine, also known as _____________, is responsible for the quick rush of energy experienced during the initial phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epinephrine, also known as _____________, is responsible...

Question 9

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement of skeleton 
B)  Production of vitamin D 
C)  Absorbing fats from intestine 
D)  Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide 
A)  Movement of skeleton 
B)  Production of vitamin D 
C)  Absorbing fats from intestine 
D)  Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 10

What is the function of the endocrine gland shown here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maturation of B cells 
B)  Maturation of T cells 
C)  Production of pyrogens 
D)  Production of macrophages 
A)  Maturation of B cells 
B)  Maturation of T cells 
C)  Production of pyrogens 
D)  Production of macrophages

Question 11

What is one way in which fever can defend the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  The spleen sequesters iron slowing bacterial reproduction. 
B)  Metabolic rate slows at higher temperatures. 
C)  Pyrogens block viral receptors. 
D)  The thyroid increases production of immune cells. 
A)  The spleen sequesters iron slowing bacterial reproduction. 
B)  Metabolic rate slows at higher temperatures. 
C)  Pyrogens block viral receptors. 
D)  The thyroid increases production of immune cells.

Question 12

Describe why passive immunity doesn't provide immunity against disease in the long term.

Accepted Answer

Passive immunity involves the transmissi

One of the homeostatic functions of skin is to regulate temperature.

What will the helper T cell do after what is pictured here?

We acquire which kind of immunity throughout our lives?

Mononucleosis can be life threatening due to:

Which plasma proteins come together in a specific order to destroy invading bacteria?

How are lymphatic capillaries different from blood vessels?

Which of the following is an example of natural active immunity?

Epinephrine, also known as _____________, is responsible for the quick rush of energy experienced during the initial phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

What is the function of the endocrine gland shown here?

What is one way in which fever can defend the body?

Describe why passive immunity doesn't provide immunity against disease in the long term.

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Exam 9: Immunity and the Lymphatic System

One of the homeostatic functions of skin is to regulate temperature.

What will the helper T cell do after what is pictured here?

We acquire which kind of immunity throughout our lives?

Mononucleosis can be life threatening due to:

Which plasma proteins come together in a specific order to destroy invading bacteria?

How are lymphatic capillaries different from blood vessels?

Which of the following is an example of natural active immunity?

Epinephrine, also known as _____________, is responsible for the quick rush of energy experienced during the initial phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

What is the function of the endocrine gland shown here?

What is one way in which fever can defend the body?

Describe why passive immunity doesn't provide immunity against disease in the long term.

What Is Life

Where Do We Come From and Where Do We Fit

Everyday Chemistry of Life

Cells: Organization and Communication

Tissues

The Skeletomuscular System

The Nervous System

The Special Senses

Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

The Human Microbiome

Cancer

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System: Movement of Air

Nutrition: You Are What You Eat

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System and Development

The Reproductive Systems: Maintaining the Species

Pregnancy: Development From Conception to Newborn

Inheritance, Genetics, and Molecular Biology

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