Question 1

After a splenectomy, the normal functions of the spleen are carried out by

Accepted Answer

A) the thymus gland 
B) lymph nodes 
C) the liver 
D) red bone marrow 
E) the liver and red bone marrow 
A) the thymus gland 
B) lymph nodes 
C) the liver 
D) red bone marrow 
E) the liver and red bone marrow

Question 2

The Epstein-Barr virus causes

Accepted Answer

A) delayed hypersensitivity reactions 
B) AIDS 
C) leukemia 
D) infectious mononucleosis 
E) systemic lupus erythematosus 
A) delayed hypersensitivity reactions 
B) AIDS 
C) leukemia 
D) infectious mononucleosis 
E) systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 3

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is a primary lymphatic tissue where T cells multiply and mature?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) C 
C) E 
D) F 
E) H 
A) A 
B) C 
C) E 
D) F 
E) H

Question 4

Memory T cells produce antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Vaccines are effective at preventing future infections by a specific pathogen because they stimulate innate immune defenses making it difficult for the pathogen to re-enter the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An abscess results from excessive accumulation of pus in a confined space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List the primary functions of the lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

1)Draining excess interstitial fluid fro

Question 8

All the following vitamins are transported from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood by the lymphatic system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) vitamin K 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) vitamin K

Question 9

Common functions of the lymphatic system include

Accepted Answer

A) transportation of lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood. 
B) return of filtered plasma proteins to the cardiovascular system. 
C) return of excess interstitial fluid to the cardiovascular system. 
D) carrying out immune responses. 
E) all of the choices are correct. 
A) transportation of lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood. 
B) return of filtered plasma proteins to the cardiovascular system. 
C) return of excess interstitial fluid to the cardiovascular system. 
D) carrying out immune responses. 
E) all of the choices are correct.

Question 10

One important function of lymph nodes is to

Accepted Answer

A) filter the blood. 
B) program T cells to recognize antigens. 
C) filter foreign substances out of the lymph. 
D) pump lymph through the vessels back to the heart. 
E) remove old red blood cells from circulation. 
A) filter the blood. 
B) program T cells to recognize antigens. 
C) filter foreign substances out of the lymph. 
D) pump lymph through the vessels back to the heart. 
E) remove old red blood cells from circulation.

Question 11

Afferent lymphatic vessels carry lymph into the

Accepted Answer

A) tonsils 
B) spleen 
C) lymphatic nodules 
D) lymph nodes 
E) thymus gland 
A) tonsils 
B) spleen 
C) lymphatic nodules 
D) lymph nodes 
E) thymus gland

Question 12

All of the following are signs or symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) pain 
B) redness 
C) numbness 
D) swelling 
E) heat 
A) pain 
B) redness 
C) numbness 
D) swelling 
E) heat

Question 13

Lymphatic tissue contains a large number of lymphocytes distributed in a specialized form of

Accepted Answer

A) loose connective tissue 
B) reticular connective tissue 
C) elastic connective tissue 
D) epithelial tissue 
E) glandular tissue 
A) loose connective tissue 
B) reticular connective tissue 
C) elastic connective tissue 
D) epithelial tissue 
E) glandular tissue

Question 14

Vaccination is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) naturally acquired active immunity. 
B) naturally acquired passive immunity. 
C) artificially acquired active immunity. 
D) artificially acquired passive immunity. 
E) none of the choices is correct. 
A) naturally acquired active immunity. 
B) naturally acquired passive immunity. 
C) artificially acquired active immunity. 
D) artificially acquired passive immunity. 
E) none of the choices is correct.

Question 15

Delayed hypersensitivity reactions occur 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the allergen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are components of the second line of innate defenses EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) phagocytes 
B) cytotoxic T cells 
C) antimicrobial proteins 
D) inflammation 
E) fever 
A) phagocytes 
B) cytotoxic T cells 
C) antimicrobial proteins 
D) inflammation 
E) fever

Question 17

All of the following are important components of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) lymph. 
B) lymphatic vessels 
C) red bone marrow 
D) yellow bone marrow 
E) lymph nodules 
A) lymph. 
B) lymphatic vessels 
C) red bone marrow 
D) yellow bone marrow 
E) lymph nodules

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of innate immunity but not adaptive immunity?

Accepted Answer

A) involves specific recognition of pathogens 
B) adapts to handle a specific pathogen 
C) acts against all types of pathogens in the same way 
D) slow to respond but has a memory component 
E) involves lymphocytes 
A) involves specific recognition of pathogens 
B) adapts to handle a specific pathogen 
C) acts against all types of pathogens in the same way 
D) slow to respond but has a memory component 
E) involves lymphocytes

Question 19

In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the protein labeled C that punches hole in the plasma membrane of the infected host cell is called

Accepted Answer

A) granzyme 
B) granulysin 
C) perforin 
D) antigen 
E) lymphotoxin 
A) granzyme 
B) granulysin 
C) perforin 
D) antigen 
E) lymphotoxin

Question 20

Which of the following can act as an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A) bacteria 
B) viruses 
C) pollen 
D) food 
E) all of the choices are correct 
A) bacteria 
B) viruses 
C) pollen 
D) food 
E) all of the choices are correct

Exam 17: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

After a splenectomy, the normal functions of the spleen are carried out by

The Epstein-Barr virus causes

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is a primary lymphatic tissue where T cells multiply and mature?

Memory T cells produce antibodies.

Vaccines are effective at preventing future infections by a specific pathogen because they stimulate innate immune defenses making it difficult for the pathogen to re-enter the body.

An abscess results from excessive accumulation of pus in a confined space.

List the primary functions of the lymphatic system.

All the following vitamins are transported from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood by the lymphatic system EXCEPT

Common functions of the lymphatic system include

One important function of lymph nodes is to

Afferent lymphatic vessels carry lymph into the

All of the following are signs or symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT

Lymphatic tissue contains a large number of lymphocytes distributed in a specialized form of

Vaccination is an example of

Delayed hypersensitivity reactions occur 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the allergen.

All of the following are components of the second line of innate defenses EXCEPT

All of the following are important components of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

Which of the following is a characteristic of innate immunity but not adaptive immunity?

In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the protein labeled C that punches hole in the plasma membrane of the infected host cell is called

Which of the following can act as an antigen?

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