Question 1

Match the term or description to the type of hypersensitivity.
-atopy

Accepted Answer

A) immediate hypersensitivity 
B) delayed hypersensitivity 
A) immediate hypersensitivity 
B) delayed hypersensitivity

Question 2

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotoxic T cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  delayed hypersensitivity cells. 
D)  macrophages. 
E)  mast cells. 
A)  cytotoxic T cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  delayed hypersensitivity cells. 
D)  macrophages. 
E)  mast cells.

Question 3

All of the following lack lymphatic capillaries, except

Accepted Answer

A)  the nervous system. 
B)  the bone marrow. 
C)  the epidermis. 
D)  cartilage. 
E)  skeletal muscle. 
A)  the nervous system. 
B)  the bone marrow. 
C)  the epidermis. 
D)  cartilage. 
E)  skeletal muscle.

Question 4

Adaptive immunity is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  antigens. 
B)  histamines. 
C)  antibodies. 
D)  complement. 
E)  plasma proteins. 
A)  antigens. 
B)  histamines. 
C)  antibodies. 
D)  complement. 
E)  plasma proteins.

Question 5

Peyer patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes. 
B)  spleen and tonsils. 
C)  appendix and tonsils. 
D)  small intestine and appendix. 
A)  lymph nodes. 
B)  spleen and tonsils. 
C)  appendix and tonsils. 
D)  small intestine and appendix.

Question 6

Activation of the complement cascade via the alternative pathway involves the spontaneous activation of the complement protein _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  C1 
B)  C2 
C)  C4 
D)  C5 
E)  C3 
A)  C1 
B)  C2 
C)  C4 
D)  C5 
E)  C3

Question 7

The effects of cell-mediated immunity are the result of activities of

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells. 
B)  cytotoxic T cells. 
C)  macrophages. 
D)  dendritic cells. 
E)  helper T cells. 
A)  B cells. 
B)  cytotoxic T cells. 
C)  macrophages. 
D)  dendritic cells. 
E)  helper T cells.

Question 8

Transplanted tissues and organs that contain _________ _________ are rejected by the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-antigens 
B)  foreign antigens 
C)  foreign antibodies 
D)  self-antibodies 
E)  plasma proteins 
A)  self-antigens 
B)  foreign antigens 
C)  foreign antibodies 
D)  self-antibodies 
E)  plasma proteins

Question 9

What areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that they can respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  major histocompatibility complexes 
B)  antigenic determinants 
C)  T-cell receptors 
D)  epitopes 
E)  Both antigenic determinants and epitopes are correct. 
A)  major histocompatibility complexes 
B)  antigenic determinants 
C)  T-cell receptors 
D)  epitopes 
E)  Both antigenic determinants and epitopes are correct.

Question 10

The MHC (major histocompatibility complex) class molecules

Accepted Answer

A)  are only found on B cells. 
B)  are found in the nucleus of cells. 
C)  allow the immune system to respond to antigens inside cells. 
D)  are lipoproteins on cell surfaces. 
E)  do not attach to plasma membranes. 
A)  are only found on B cells. 
B)  are found in the nucleus of cells. 
C)  allow the immune system to respond to antigens inside cells. 
D)  are lipoproteins on cell surfaces. 
E)  do not attach to plasma membranes.

Question 11

Circulatory changes that occur in inflammation include

Accepted Answer

A)  increased viscosity of the blood. 
B)  decreased vascular permeability. 
C)  increased vascular permeability. 
D)  decreased blood flow to the area. 
E)  vasoconstriction. 
A)  increased viscosity of the blood. 
B)  decreased vascular permeability. 
C)  increased vascular permeability. 
D)  decreased blood flow to the area. 
E)  vasoconstriction.

Question 12

Antibodies

Accepted Answer

A)  play a large role in cell-mediated immunity. 
B)  are produced by both T and B cells. 
C)  are composed of four light and four heavy polypeptide chains. 
D)  are not specific, but act generally. 
E)  have a variable region that binds to a specific antigenic determinant. 
A)  play a large role in cell-mediated immunity. 
B)  are produced by both T and B cells. 
C)  are composed of four light and four heavy polypeptide chains. 
D)  are not specific, but act generally. 
E)  have a variable region that binds to a specific antigenic determinant.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defending from infection caused by microorganisms and other foreign substances. 
B)  Aiding in erythropoiesis of red blood cells. 
C)  Maintaining fluid balance by returning excess interstitial fluid to the blood. 
D)  Absorbing and transporting lipids from the digestive tract. 
A)  Defending from infection caused by microorganisms and other foreign substances. 
B)  Aiding in erythropoiesis of red blood cells. 
C)  Maintaining fluid balance by returning excess interstitial fluid to the blood. 
D)  Absorbing and transporting lipids from the digestive tract.

Question 14

The two major types of phagocytic cells are

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
E)  eosinophils and T cells. 
A)  neutrophils and monocytes. 
B)  neutrophils and macrophages. 
C)  monocytes and macrophages. 
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes. 
E)  eosinophils and T cells.

Question 15

What structural feature of lymphatic vessels is responsible to forward movement of lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)  over-lapping endothelial cells 
B)  valves 
C)  no basement membrane 
D)  thin walls 
A)  over-lapping endothelial cells 
B)  valves 
C)  no basement membrane 
D)  thin walls

Question 16

The white pulp of the spleen

Accepted Answer

A)  contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response. 
B)  filters lymph as it flows through the spleen. 
C)  destroys defective red blood cells. 
D)  stimulates immune responses, filter lymph, and destroys defective red blood cells. 
A)  contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response. 
B)  filters lymph as it flows through the spleen. 
C)  destroys defective red blood cells. 
D)  stimulates immune responses, filter lymph, and destroys defective red blood cells.

Question 17

An individual develops a cold from a co-worker. This is an example of ______ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  active artificial 
B)  passive natural 
C)  passive artificial 
D)  active natural 
A)  active artificial 
B)  passive natural 
C)  passive artificial 
D)  active natural

Question 18

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-Peyer's patches

Accepted Answer

A) lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation 
B) lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall 
C) rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus 
D) areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide 
E) a chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilation 
A) lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation 
B) lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall 
C) rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus 
D) areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide 
E) a chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilation

Question 19

A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected (usually be an animal bite) with rabies is classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  active natural immunity. 
B)  active artificial immunity. 
C)  passive natural immunity. 
D)  passive artificial immunity. 
E)  passive active immunity. 
A)  active natural immunity. 
B)  active artificial immunity. 
C)  passive natural immunity. 
D)  passive artificial immunity. 
E)  passive active immunity.

Question 20

______ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

Accepted Answer

A)  The antibody 
B)  The antigen 
C)  A macrophage 
D)  Complement 
E)  A neutrophil 
A)  The antibody 
B)  The antigen 
C)  A macrophage 
D)  Complement 
E)  A neutrophil

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Match the term or description to the type of hypersensitivity. -atopy

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

All of the following lack lymphatic capillaries, except

Adaptive immunity is stimulated by

Peyer patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

Activation of the complement cascade via the alternative pathway involves the spontaneous activation of the complement protein _____________.

The effects of cell-mediated immunity are the result of activities of

Transplanted tissues and organs that contain _________ _________ are rejected by the body.

What areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that they can respond?

The MHC (major histocompatibility complex) class molecules

Circulatory changes that occur in inflammation include

Antibodies

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

The two major types of phagocytic cells are

What structural feature of lymphatic vessels is responsible to forward movement of lymph?

The white pulp of the spleen

An individual develops a cold from a co-worker. This is an example of ______ immunity.

Match the term with the appropriate description. -Peyer's patches

A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected (usually be an animal bite) with rabies is classified as

______ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints 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-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

Filters

Transplanted tissues and organs that contain _ _ are rejected by the body.