Question 1

A protein that helps to protect the body against viral infections is

Accepted Answer

A)  complement. 
B)  interferon. 
C)  lysozyme. 
D)  histamine. 
E)  kinin. 
A)  complement. 
B)  interferon. 
C)  lysozyme. 
D)  histamine. 
E)  kinin.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-organ rejection

Accepted Answer

A) innate immunity 
B) antibody-mediated immunity 
C) cell-mediated immunity 
D) both antibody 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 and cell-mediated immunity 
E) innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity

Question 4

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-germinal centers

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 5

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-no hypersensitivity

Accepted Answer

A) innate immunity 
B) antibody-mediated immunity 
C) cell-mediated immunity 
D) both antibody 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 and cell-mediated immunity 
E) innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity

Question 6

Lymph nodules are

Accepted Answer

A)  small, bean-shaped structures. 
B)  the site of erythrocyte production. 
C)  located in the loose connective tissue of the digestive system. 
D)  composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla. 
E)  connected together in a series. 
A)  small, bean-shaped structures. 
B)  the site of erythrocyte production. 
C)  located in the loose connective tissue of the digestive system. 
D)  composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla. 
E)  connected together in a series.

Question 7

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-protection against intracellular antigens

Accepted Answer

A) innate immunity 
B) antibody-mediated immunity 
C) cell-mediated immunity 
D) both antibody 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 and cell-mediated immunity 
E) innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity

Question 8

The movement of leukocytes to the source of certain chemicals is called

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotaxis. 
B)  opsonization. 
C)  chemoreception. 
D)  phagocytosis. 
E)  hemolysis. 
A)  chemotaxis. 
B)  opsonization. 
C)  chemoreception. 
D)  phagocytosis. 
E)  hemolysis.

Question 9

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 10

As a result of opsonization,

Accepted Answer

A)  holes are produced in target cell membranes. 
B)  organ transplant rejection occurs. 
C)  antigens are more susceptible to phagocytosis. 
D)  antigens clump together. 
E)  inflammation, chemotaxis, and lysis occur. 
A)  holes are produced in target cell membranes. 
B)  organ transplant rejection occurs. 
C)  antigens are more susceptible to phagocytosis. 
D)  antigens clump together. 
E)  inflammation, chemotaxis, and lysis occur.

Question 11

The secondary or memory response

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs after the primary response has activated NK cells. 
B)  provides better protection than the primary response. 
C)  is less effective in antibody production. 
D)  produces different antibodies than those produced in the primary immune response. 
E)  does not protect the body after the first exposure. 
A)  occurs after the primary response has activated NK cells. 
B)  provides better protection than the primary response. 
C)  is less effective in antibody production. 
D)  produces different antibodies than those produced in the primary immune response. 
E)  does not protect the body after the first exposure.

Question 12

The lymphatic system differs from the cardiovascular system in that

Accepted Answer

A)  the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues. 
B)  the lymphatic vessels have their own "pump" to assist flow. 
C)  lymph capillaries do not contain any fluid. 
D)  lymph capillaries allow free movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries. 
E)  lymph circulates fluids and cardiovascular does not. 
A)  the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues. 
B)  the lymphatic vessels have their own "pump" to assist flow. 
C)  lymph capillaries do not contain any fluid. 
D)  lymph capillaries allow free movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries. 
E)  lymph circulates fluids and cardiovascular does not.

Question 13

Cells that process antigen and present antigens to other immune cells are called

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma cells. 
B)  antigen-presenting cells. 
C)  B receptor cells. 
D)  T suppressor cells. 
E)  antibodies. 
A)  plasma cells. 
B)  antigen-presenting cells. 
C)  B receptor cells. 
D)  T suppressor cells. 
E)  antibodies.

Question 14

Complement proteins

Accepted Answer

A)  can form holes in the plasma membrane of target cells. 
B)  are on the surface of macrophages. 
C)  are hormones found in the blood. 
D)  may cause the release of interferon. 
E)  do not attract neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, or eosinophils. 
A)  can form holes in the plasma membrane of target cells. 
B)  are on the surface of macrophages. 
C)  are hormones found in the blood. 
D)  may cause the release of interferon. 
E)  do not attract neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, or eosinophils.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptive immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has memory. 
B)  You are born with it. 
C)  It has specificity. 
D)  Acquired throughout your lifetime. 
A)  It has memory. 
B)  You are born with it. 
C)  It has specificity. 
D)  Acquired throughout your lifetime.

Question 16

Which of the following most accurately describes how foreign substances can activate complement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies can bind to foreign antigens and activate complement through the classical pathway. 
B)  Foreign substances can bind to spontaneously activated C3 and stabilize it. 
C)  Foreign proteins bind to C1 and activate it. 
D)  Foreign proteins are phagocytized by macrophages and directly activate complement. 
E)  Antibodies can bind to foreign antigens and activate complement through the classical pathway and foreign substances can bind to spontaneously activated C3 and stabilize it. 
A)  Antibodies can bind to foreign antigens and activate complement through the classical pathway. 
B)  Foreign substances can bind to spontaneously activated C3 and stabilize it. 
C)  Foreign proteins bind to C1 and activate it. 
D)  Foreign proteins are phagocytized by macrophages and directly activate complement. 
E)  Antibodies can bind to foreign antigens and activate complement through the classical pathway and foreign substances can bind to spontaneously activated C3 and stabilize it.

Question 17

The palatine tonsils

Accepted Answer

A)  interfere with breathing when enlarged. 
B)  are located at the junction of the oral cavity and pharynx. 
C)  are located superior to the palate. 
D)  are really lymph nodes in disguise. 
E)  are located in the nasopharynx. 
A)  interfere with breathing when enlarged. 
B)  are located at the junction of the oral cavity and pharynx. 
C)  are located superior to the palate. 
D)  are really lymph nodes in disguise. 
E)  are located in the nasopharynx.

Question 18

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-antibodies produced

Accepted Answer

A) innate immunity 
B) antibody-mediated immunity 
C) cell-mediated immunity 
D) both antibody 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 and cell-mediated immunity 
E) innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity

Question 19

When innate immunity is activated,

Accepted Answer

A)  each exposure is very specific. 
B)  previous exposures are remembered. 
C)  each exposure produces the same response. 
D)  each exposure increases the strength of the immune response. 
E)  the second exposure does not produce a response. 
A)  each exposure is very specific. 
B)  previous exposures are remembered. 
C)  each exposure produces the same response. 
D)  each exposure increases the strength of the immune response. 
E)  the second exposure does not produce a response.

Question 20

In the cell-mediated immune response, T cells secrete ____, which activate additional components of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)  antibodies 
B)  complement 
C)  collagen 
D)  cytokines 
E)  histamine 
A)  antibodies 
B)  complement 
C)  collagen 
D)  cytokines 
E)  histamine

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

A protein that helps to protect the body against viral infections is

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

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -organ rejection

Match the term with the appropriate description. -germinal centers

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -no hypersensitivity

Lymph nodules are

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -protection against intracellular antigens

The movement of leukocytes to the source of certain chemicals is called

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

As a result of opsonization,

The secondary or memory response

The lymphatic system differs from the cardiovascular system in that

Cells that process antigen and present antigens to other immune cells are called

Complement proteins

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptive immunity?

Which of the following most accurately describes how foreign substances can activate complement?

The palatine tonsils

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -antibodies produced

When innate immunity is activated,

In the cell-mediated immune response, T cells secrete ____, which activate additional components of the immune system.

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