Question 1

Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus 
B)  When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother 
C)  From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism 
D)  From exposure to organisms that cause a disease 
E)  From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms 
A)  When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus 
B)  When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother 
C)  From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism 
D)  From exposure to organisms that cause a disease 
E)  From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms

Question 3

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 4

Which immunoglobulin binds to antigens on food?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Lymph flows through the vessels by ____.

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 6

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 7

Ted came to the office a week ago because he has been feeling weak and has had significant weight loss recently. He is back in the office today for a follow-up after further testing. Blood tests show that his T-cell count is 178. His temperature is 102.4, and his blood pressure is 100/62. Based on his signs and symptoms, you might expect the physician to perform further tests to rule out

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic lupus erythematosus. 
B)  chronic fatigue syndrome. 
C)  lymphedema. 
D)  AIDS. 
E)  mononucleosis. 
A)  systemic lupus erythematosus. 
B)  chronic fatigue syndrome. 
C)  lymphedema. 
D)  AIDS. 
E)  mononucleosis.

Question 8

Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Numbness of fingers and toes 
B)  Tender lymph nodes in the neck 
C)  "Butterfly" rash 
D)  Renal failure 
E)  Headaches 
A)  Numbness of fingers and toes 
B)  Tender lymph nodes in the neck 
C)  "Butterfly" rash 
D)  Renal failure 
E)  Headaches

Question 9

Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following secrete lymphokines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of these occurs in response to an injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical barrier 
B)  Mechanical barrier 
C)  Fever 
D)  Species resistance 
E)  Inflammation 
A)  Chemical barrier 
B)  Mechanical barrier 
C)  Fever 
D)  Species resistance 
E)  Inflammation

Question 12

Fluids in the body are called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

In the nonspecific body defense mechanism called ________, monocytes leave the bloodstream and become macrophages to attack pathogens in other tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the nonspecific body defense mechanism called...

Question 14

A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A highly contagious viral infection spread through...

Question 15

A substance that triggers an allergic response is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A substance that triggers an allergic response...

Question 16

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 17

The most active phagocytes in the blood are neutrophils and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most active phagocytes in the blood...

Question 18

Which type of immunoglobulin recognizes bacteria, viruses, and toxins?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 28: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

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

Which immunoglobulin binds to antigens on food?

Lymph flows through the vessels by ____.

Which type of immunity results from a vaccine?

Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

Which of the following secrete lymphokines?

Which of these occurs in response to an injury?

Fluids in the body are called ________.

In the nonspecific body defense mechanism called ________, monocytes leave the bloodstream and become macrophages to attack pathogens in other tissues.

A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

A substance that triggers an allergic response is called a(n) ________.

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

The most active phagocytes in the blood are neutrophils and ________.

Which type of immunoglobulin recognizes bacteria, viruses, and toxins?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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