Question 1

In immunodeficiency diseases,

Accepted Answer

A)  the immune system fails to distinguish between self-antigens and foreign antigens. 
B)  inadequate B and/or T cell formation may occur. 
C)  IgE mediates a localized reaction. 
D)  serum sickness results. 
E)  immune surveillance occurs. 
A)  the immune system fails to distinguish between self-antigens and foreign antigens. 
B)  inadequate B and/or T cell formation may occur. 
C)  IgE mediates a localized reaction. 
D)  serum sickness results. 
E)  immune surveillance occurs.

Question 2

Treatments of disease that include the alteration of immune functions are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypersensitivity 
B)  passive immunity 
C)  active immunity 
D)  adaptive immunity 
E)  immunotherapy 
A)  hypersensitivity 
B)  passive immunity 
C)  active immunity 
D)  adaptive immunity 
E)  immunotherapy

Question 3

Cytotoxic T cells can respond only to cells that display abnormal MHC Class II molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A woman has her right breast and right axillary lymph nodes removed. Which of the following might occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cisterna chyli flow increases. 
B)  The thoracic duct would be severed. 
C)  Right lymphatic duct drainage decreases causing edema in the right arm. 
D)  Lymph drainage would be affected in her left arm. 
E)  Lymph drainage would be affected in both legs. 
A)  Cisterna chyli flow increases. 
B)  The thoracic duct would be severed. 
C)  Right lymphatic duct drainage decreases causing edema in the right arm. 
D)  Lymph drainage would be affected in her left arm. 
E)  Lymph drainage would be affected in both legs.

Question 5

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-B cells

Accepted Answer

A) Innate immunity 
B) Antibody-mediated immunity 
C) Cell-mediated immunity 
D) Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity 
E) Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunity 
A) Innate immunity 
B) Antibody-mediated immunity 
C) Cell-mediated immunity 
D) Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity 
E) Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunity

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a secondary lymphatic organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spleen 
B)  Lymph node 
C)  Lymphatic nodule 
D)  Thymus gland 
A)  Spleen 
B)  Lymph node 
C)  Lymphatic nodule 
D)  Thymus gland

Question 7

Lymph movement is assisted by

Accepted Answer

A)  contraction of skeletal muscle. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle in lymph vessel. 
C)  pressure changes in the thorax during respiration. 
D)  compression of lymphatic vessels. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  contraction of skeletal muscle. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle in lymph vessel. 
C)  pressure changes in the thorax during respiration. 
D)  compression of lymphatic vessels. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 8

________ are the largest of the lymphatic vessels, and they empty into the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphatic trunks; collecting ducts 
B)  Lymphatic trunks; subclavian arteries 
C)  Lymphatic trunks; subclavian veins 
D)  Collecting ducts; subclavian veins 
E)  Collecting ducts; subclavian arteries 
A)  Lymphatic trunks; collecting ducts 
B)  Lymphatic trunks; subclavian arteries 
C)  Lymphatic trunks; subclavian veins 
D)  Collecting ducts; subclavian veins 
E)  Collecting ducts; subclavian arteries

Question 9

Match the type of cell with its function.
-Monocyte

Accepted Answer

A) First cell to enter infected tissue 
B) Will become macrophage in tissue 
C) Lyses tumor and virus-infected cells 
D) Cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection 
E) Nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation 
A) First cell to enter infected tissue 
B) Will become macrophage in tissue 
C) Lyses tumor and virus-infected cells 
D) Cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection 
E) Nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation

Question 10

A patient was shown to have high interferon levels. This would be an indicator of what type of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viral infection 
B)  Bacterial infection 
C)  Parasitic worm infection 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Viral infection 
B)  Bacterial infection 
C)  Parasitic worm infection 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 11

Match the type of cell with its function.
-Mast cell

Accepted Answer

A) First cell to enter infected tissue 
B) Will become macrophage in tissue 
C) Lyses tumor and virus-infected cells 
D) Cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection 
E) Nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation 
A) First cell to enter infected tissue 
B) Will become macrophage in tissue 
C) Lyses tumor and virus-infected cells 
D) Cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection 
E) Nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation

Question 12

B-cells

Accepted Answer

A)  are a subset of T cells. 
B)  when activated become plasma cells and produce antibodies. 
C)  are responsible for forming all the body's memory cells. 
D)  suppress the activity of T cells. 
E)  mature in the thymus. 
A)  are a subset of T cells. 
B)  when activated become plasma cells and produce antibodies. 
C)  are responsible for forming all the body's memory cells. 
D)  suppress the activity of T cells. 
E)  mature in the thymus.

Question 13

________ participate in both innate immunity and the immune response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory T cells 
B)  B cells 
C)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
D)  Helper T cells 
E)  Cytotoxic T cells 
A)  Memory T cells 
B)  B cells 
C)  Natural killer (NK) cells 
D)  Helper T cells 
E)  Cytotoxic T cells

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

In immunodeficiency diseases,

Treatments of disease that include the alteration of immune functions are called ________.

Cytotoxic T cells can respond only to cells that display abnormal MHC Class II molecules.

A woman has her right breast and right axillary lymph nodes removed. Which of the following might occur?

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -B cells

Which of the following is NOT a secondary lymphatic organ?

Lymph movement is assisted by

________ are the largest of the lymphatic vessels, and they empty into the ________.

Match the type of cell with its function. -Monocyte

A patient was shown to have high interferon levels. This would be an indicator of what type of infection?

Match the type of cell with its function. -Mast cell

B-cells

________ participate in both innate immunity and the immune response.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

Filters

are the largest of the lymphatic vessels, and they empty into the .