Question 1

The lymphatic system plays a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One set of the body's defenses are called "innate." In this context,this means

Accepted Answer

A)  they act indiscriminately against all pathogens. 
B)  they act only on a very specific subset of potential pathogens. 
C)  they only act internally. 
D)  phagocytosis is involved. 
E)  they are lost as we age. 
A)  they act indiscriminately against all pathogens. 
B)  they act only on a very specific subset of potential pathogens. 
C)  they only act internally. 
D)  phagocytosis is involved. 
E)  they are lost as we age.

Question 3

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

Accepted Answer

A)  eosinophils and neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils and basophils 
C)  basophils and macrophages 
D)  neutrophils and macrophages 
E)  normal flora (bacteria mostly) 
A)  eosinophils and neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils and basophils 
C)  basophils and macrophages 
D)  neutrophils and macrophages 
E)  normal flora (bacteria mostly)

Question 5

Lymph capillaries drain directly into the right lymphatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  IgG 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgM 
D)  IgD 
E)  IgA 
A)  IgG 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgM 
D)  IgD 
E)  IgA

Question 7

Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant.What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor?

Accepted Answer

A)  TCR 
B)  MHC 
C)  PCR 
D)  HCG 
E)  EKG 
A)  TCR 
B)  MHC 
C)  PCR 
D)  HCG 
E)  EKG

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

IgA antibodies are found in bo

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered a barrier to entry of a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  intact skin 
B)  mucous membranes 
C)  sebaceous secretions 
D)  acid pH of stomach 
E)  inflammatory response 
A)  intact skin 
B)  mucous membranes 
C)  sebaceous secretions 
D)  acid pH of stomach 
E)  inflammatory response

Question 10

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the tonsils and thymus 
B)  axillary lymph nodes and the spleen 
C)  inguinal and axillary lymph nodes 
D)  the thymus and spleen 
E)  the thoracic and right lymphatic duct 
A)  the tonsils and thymus 
B)  axillary lymph nodes and the spleen 
C)  inguinal and axillary lymph nodes 
D)  the thymus and spleen 
E)  the thoracic and right lymphatic duct

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  thymus 
C)  tonsils 
D)  red bone marrow 
E)  lymph nodes 
A)  spleen 
B)  thymus 
C)  tonsils 
D)  red bone marrow 
E)  lymph nodes

The lymphatic system plays a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

One set of the body's defenses are called "innate." In this context,this means

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

Lymph capillaries drain directly into the right lymphatic duct.

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant.What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor?

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

Which of the following is not considered a barrier to entry of a pathogen?

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

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

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Exam 7: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The lymphatic system plays a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

One set of the body's defenses are called "innate." In this context,this means

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

Lymph capillaries drain directly into the right lymphatic duct.

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant.What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor?

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

Which of the following is not considered a barrier to entry of a pathogen?

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

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

Exploring Life and Science

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

Dna Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems

Human Interactions With the Biosphere

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