Question 1

A primary immune response ________, and a secondary immune response ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is very important; is less important to the body's ability to protect itself 
B) produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen 
C) is very rapid in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens; is very slow in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens 
D) occurs only in children; occurs only in adults 
A) is very important; is less important to the body's ability to protect itself 
B) produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen 
C) is very rapid in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens; is very slow in producing antibodies after exposure to antigens 
D) occurs only in children; occurs only in adults

Question 2

The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B) neutrophils and lymphocytes. 
C) monocytes and macrophages. 
D) lymphocytes and monocytes. 
A) lymphocytes and macrophages. 
B) neutrophils and lymphocytes. 
C) monocytes and macrophages. 
D) lymphocytes and monocytes.

Question 3

Aging of the lymphatic system begins

Accepted Answer

A) before birth. 
B) at birth. 
C) shortly after birth. 
D) after age 50. 
A) before birth. 
B) at birth. 
C) shortly after birth. 
D) after age 50.

Question 4

The supratrochlear lymph nodes are located near the

Accepted Answer

A) hand. 
B) wrist. 
C) elbow. 
D) axillary region. 
A) hand. 
B) wrist. 
C) elbow. 
D) axillary region.

Question 5

A virus differs from other pathogens in that it is

Accepted Answer

A) larger. 
B) more dangerous. 
C) not capable of reproduction outside a living cell. 
D) multicellular. 
A) larger. 
B) more dangerous. 
C) not capable of reproduction outside a living cell. 
D) multicellular.

Question 6

In active immunity, a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If lymph nodes existed without macrophages, the lymph nodes would lose the ability to

Accepted Answer

A) remove excess fluid from the body. 
B)  manufacture lymphocytes. 
C) prevent edema in the tissues of the body. 
D) clear cellular debris and initiate immune responses. 
A) remove excess fluid from the body. 
B)  manufacture lymphocytes. 
C) prevent edema in the tissues of the body. 
D) clear cellular debris and initiate immune responses.

Question 8

A vaccine against HIV

Accepted Answer

A) is available for those who can afford it. 
B) may be impossible due to the variability and diversity of HIV. 
C) consists of cocktails of drugs taken daily. 
D) prevents opportunistic infections. 
A) is available for those who can afford it. 
B) may be impossible due to the variability and diversity of HIV. 
C) consists of cocktails of drugs taken daily. 
D) prevents opportunistic infections.

Question 9

Older red blood cells may be destroyed in the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A genetic mutation stops T cells and macrophages from producing cytokines. Which of the following immune compounds will not be produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Antibodies and antigens 
B) Colony stimulating factors, interferons, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor 
C) Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants 
D) Histamine and leukotrienes 
A) Antibodies and antigens 
B) Colony stimulating factors, interferons, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor 
C) Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants 
D) Histamine and leukotrienes

Question 11

Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

Accepted Answer

A) loses its blood supply. 
B) receives too much blood and swells. 
C) becomes edematous. 
D) loses tissue fluid. 
A) loses its blood supply. 
B) receives too much blood and swells. 
C) becomes edematous. 
D) loses tissue fluid.

Question 12

Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide

Accepted Answer

A) naturally acquired active immunity. 
B) artificially acquired active immunity. 
C) artificially acquired passive immunity. 
D) naturally acquired passive immunity. 
A) naturally acquired active immunity. 
B) artificially acquired active immunity. 
C) artificially acquired passive immunity. 
D) naturally acquired passive immunity.

Question 13

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)is responsible for the infection known as mononucleosis. The virus attacks B lymphocytes and uses them to replicate itself. When the immune system manages to halt EBV production, the virus still remains dormant in infected B cells for the rest of the life of the host. In which of the following locations would you most likely find dormant EBV (in a previously infected person)?

Accepted Answer

A) The eyes 
B) The spleen 
C) The stomach 
D) The hair 
A) The eyes 
B) The spleen 
C) The stomach 
D) The hair

Question 14

Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected. As a result, the lymph nodes in his ________ enlarge.

Accepted Answer

A) cervical region 
B) thoracic region 
C) inguinal region 
D) supratrochlear region 
A) cervical region 
B) thoracic region 
C) inguinal region 
D) supratrochlear region

Question 15

The foreign, or "non-self" substances that trigger immune responses are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The foreign, or "non-self" substances that trigger...

Question 16

Two mechanical barriers to infection are interferon and inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person's cardiac tissue can be damaged due to what type of immune response?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific immunity 
B) Innate immunity 
C) Autoimmunity 
D) Passive immunity 
A) Specific immunity 
B) Innate immunity 
C) Autoimmunity 
D) Passive immunity

Question 18

Which response is slower but more specific for a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Innate defenses 
B) Adaptive defenses 
C) Nonspecific defenses 
D) Inborn defenses 
A) Innate defenses 
B) Adaptive defenses 
C) Nonspecific defenses 
D) Inborn defenses

Question 19

Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?

Accepted Answer

A) Phagocytosis 
B) Inflammation 
C) Production of antibodies 
D) Synthesis of defensins 
A) Phagocytosis 
B) Inflammation 
C) Production of antibodies 
D) Synthesis of defensins

Question 20

Interleukin-1 secretion causes

Accepted Answer

A) an allergic response. 
B) an antibody response. 
C) a fever. 
D) cytokine secretion. 
A) an allergic response. 
B) an antibody response. 
C) a fever. 
D) cytokine secretion.

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

A primary immune response ________, and a secondary immune response ________.

The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

Aging of the lymphatic system begins

The supratrochlear lymph nodes are located near the

A virus differs from other pathogens in that it is

In active immunity, a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

If lymph nodes existed without macrophages, the lymph nodes would lose the ability to

A vaccine against HIV

Older red blood cells may be destroyed in the spleen.

A genetic mutation stops T cells and macrophages from producing cytokines. Which of the following immune compounds will not be produced?

Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide

Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected. As a result, the lymph nodes in his ________ enlarge.

The foreign, or "non-self" substances that trigger immune responses are called ________.

Two mechanical barriers to infection are interferon and inflammation.

A person's cardiac tissue can be damaged due to what type of immune response?

Which response is slower but more specific for a pathogen?

Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?

Interleukin-1 secretion causes

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