Exam 14: Lymphatic System and Body Defense

What is the term for the smallest lymphatic vessels?

Immunoglobulins are

The spleen filters lymph in addition to serving as a reservoir for blood.

The major immunoglobulin in primary and secondary immune responses is

The type of T-cell that stimulates the activation of B-lymphocytes is the _____ T-cell.

Lymph capillaries in the small intestine that absorb fats are called

A secondary response relies on memory cells.

What are the four clones of T-lymphocytes?

All of the following are locations of lymph node clusters EXCEPT _____ nodes in the _____.

Most lymphatic vessels drain into the

What is the term for the largest lymphatic organ in the body; also filters blood?

All of the following are functions of the spleen EXCEPT which one?

Immunoglobulins are antibodies.

B-cells are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

What is the term for the effective mechanical barrier against entry of pathogens?

The action of interferon offers some protection against

The enlargement that forms the beginning of the thoracic duct in the abdomen is called the

All of the following are characteristics of localized inflammation EXCEPT

A molecule,generally a protein,that triggers an immune response is an antigen.

Most,about 70%,of the circulating lymphocytes are