Question 1

Match the cell type with its description.
-These are the most abundant leukocyte; they are formed in the bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils 
A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils

Question 2

Lymphocytes and plasma cells

Accepted Answer

A)  mediate the acquired immune response. 
B)  are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
C)  all function and behave the same way. 
D)  mediate the acquired immune response and are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
E)  mediate the acquired immune response, are found primarily in lymphoid tissue, and all function and behave the same way. 
A)  mediate the acquired immune response. 
B)  are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
C)  all function and behave the same way. 
D)  mediate the acquired immune response and are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
E)  mediate the acquired immune response, are found primarily in lymphoid tissue, and all function and behave the same way.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the immune response to bacterial and viral infection.

Accepted Answer

Both pathogens are foreign and thus have

Question 4

Diffuse lymphoid tissue includes

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsils. 
B)  GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
C)  the spleen. 
D)  tonsils and GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
E)  tonsils, GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue), and the spleen. 
A)  tonsils. 
B)  GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
C)  the spleen. 
D)  tonsils and GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
E)  tonsils, GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue), and the spleen.

Question 5

Antibiotics are drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  multicellular pathogens such as hookworms. 
D)  viruses and bacteria. 
E)  viruses, bacteria, and multicellular pathogens such as hookworms. 
A)  viruses. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  multicellular pathogens such as hookworms. 
D)  viruses and bacteria. 
E)  viruses, bacteria, and multicellular pathogens such as hookworms.

Question 6

The ability of certain cells to mobilize in response to changes in their chemical environment is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability of certain cells to mobilize...

Question 7

The rejection of a transplanted organ by the immune system of the recipient is a result of a cell-mediated immune response,rather than antibody-mediated response.What does this indicate about the nature of the transplanted cells? From the perspective of the T cell,are the cells of the transplanted organ significantly different from virus-infected or cancerous self cells?

Accepted Answer

Transplanted cells contain surface molec

Question 8

Match the type of immunity to its description.
-NK cells cause apoptosis of viral-infected cells.

Accepted Answer

A) specific 
B) nonspecific 
A) specific 
B) nonspecific

Question 9

A fluid sample contains a large amount of IgA type antibody.This fluid is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  blood. 
B)  lymph. 
C)  serum. 
D)  tears. 
E)  intracellular. 
A)  blood. 
B)  lymph. 
C)  serum. 
D)  tears. 
E)  intracellular.

Question 10

________ are phagocytic cells that are permanent residents of specific tissues and organs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are phagocytic cells that are permanent...

Question 11

Molecules that attract immune cells are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  interferons. 
B)  lysozymes. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  opsonins. 
E)  chemotaxins. 
A)  interferons. 
B)  lysozymes. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  opsonins. 
E)  chemotaxins.

Question 12

The process by which the surface of a microorganism is covered with antibodies and complement,rendering it more likely to be phagocytized,is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which the surface of...

Question 13

Match the cell type with its description.
-These cells are related to mast cells,and both release chemical mediators such as histamine and heparin,which aid in the immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils 
A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils

Question 14

Match the type of immunity to its description.
-Secreted lysozyme kills bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) specific 
B) nonspecific 
A) specific 
B) nonspecific

Question 15

Substances that can trigger an immune response are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Substances that can trigger an immune response...

Question 16

Which of these is matched incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

A)  innate immunity - nonspecific responses 
B)  acquired immunity - responses directed toward specific invaders 
C)  active immunity - an immune response started and developed by the cells 
D)  actively acquired immunity - immunity passed via the placenta or milk to offspring 
E)  Each of these is correctly described. 
A)  innate immunity - nonspecific responses 
B)  acquired immunity - responses directed toward specific invaders 
C)  active immunity - an immune response started and developed by the cells 
D)  actively acquired immunity - immunity passed via the placenta or milk to offspring 
E)  Each of these is correctly described.

Question 17

The largest lymphoid tissue(s)is/are the

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen. 
B)  thymus. 
C)  GALT. 
D)  lymph nodes. 
E)  tonsils. 
A)  spleen. 
B)  thymus. 
C)  GALT. 
D)  lymph nodes. 
E)  tonsils.

Question 18

When the immune system creates a response that is overblown in relation to the threat it has been exposed to,the response is called an

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune response. 
B)  immunodeficiency. 
C)  allergic reaction. 
A)  autoimmune response. 
B)  immunodeficiency. 
C)  allergic reaction.

Question 19

The cells responsible for the production of circulating antibodies are

Accepted Answer

A)  NK cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  helper T cells. 
D)  cytotoxic T cells. 
E)  suppressor T cells. 
A)  NK cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  helper T cells. 
D)  cytotoxic T cells. 
E)  suppressor T cells.

Question 20

________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ cells enable the immune system to...

Exam 24: The Immune System

Match the cell type with its description. -These are the most abundant leukocyte; they are formed in the bone marrow.

Lymphocytes and plasma cells

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the immune response to bacterial and viral infection.

Diffuse lymphoid tissue includes

Antibiotics are drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of

The ability of certain cells to mobilize in response to changes in their chemical environment is called ________.

Match the type of immunity to its description. -NK cells cause apoptosis of viral-infected cells.

A fluid sample contains a large amount of IgA type antibody.This fluid is probably

________ are phagocytic cells that are permanent residents of specific tissues and organs.

Molecules that attract immune cells are known as

The process by which the surface of a microorganism is covered with antibodies and complement,rendering it more likely to be phagocytized,is called ________.

Match the cell type with its description. -These cells are related to mast cells,and both release chemical mediators such as histamine and heparin,which aid in the immune response.

Match the type of immunity to its description. -Secreted lysozyme kills bacteria.

Substances that can trigger an immune response are known as ________.

Which of these is matched incorrectly?

The largest lymphoid tissue(s)is/are the

When the immune system creates a response that is overblown in relation to the threat it has been exposed to,the response is called an

The cells responsible for the production of circulating antibodies are

________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

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