Exam 7: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

All autoimmune diseases are caused strictly by environmental factors such as viral infections.

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

Before working at the hospital,Beth was given a Mantoux skin test to detect tuberculosis.If it were positive,the site of the test would become hardened and red.What type of response is this?

Describe the function of the thymus as it relates to the lymphatic system.

In what way are lymphatic vessels unlike veins in the cardiovascular system?

List and describe the body's innate defenses.

The reason the complement system is called that is because it

Which of the lymphatic organs is also part of the skeletal system?

Lymph capillaries drain directly into the right lymphatic duct.

The RhoGAM shot given to Rh negative mothers with an Rh positive fetus is an example of what type of immunity?

What is the definition of an antigen?

Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

Phil was exposed to parasitic worms on a recent field trip to the tropics.Under these conditions,which antibody levels would be higher than normal?

Histamine,released during inflammation,is associated with which defense mechanism?

Cytokines are being investigated for a possible treatment of which disease?

When stung by a bee,Jackie goes into anaphylactic shock.This should be quickly treated with

If you were vaccinated against the mumps virus and later exposed to it,you would still be infected but it would not be as bad as if you had never been vaccinated.

The membrane attack complex of the complement system is not effective against viruses.

Explain the presence and function of the IgA class of antibodies.