Exam 28: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The cells of the lymphatic system produce proteins known as ________, which assist in immune response regulation. Two types of these proteins are monokines and lymphokines.

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

The immunoglobulin that triggers allergic reactions is ____.

Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

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

Most lymphocytes in the blood are ____.

Some foreign substances in the body are too small to start an immune response by themselves, so they join to proteins in the blood, where they are able to trigger an immune response. These substances are called ________.

Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________.

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

Which of the following types of immunity crosses the placenta and passes through the breast milk?

A factor that is known to cause cancer is called a(n) ________.

Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

Which of these are the major WBCs involved in specific defenses?

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

The physician has explained to Cherise, a 26-year-old patient, that she has an abscess in her spleen and the spleen will need to be removed. You are responsible for educating Cherise about the procedure. When you ask if she has any questions, she asks you if the spleen removal will cause a health problem. Your best response would be

Which type of immunity results from having an infectious disease?

Allergies can be treated effectively by which of the following over-the-counter medications?

A life-threatening condition caused by an allergy in which vessels dilate so quickly that blood pressure drops too quickly for organs to adjust is called ________.

Which type of immunity results simply from being human, as opposed to being a cow or plant?

Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?