Question 1

The acquired defense system only recognizes and destroys cells with antigens that come from outside the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The thymus has 2 main functions in regar

Question 3

Cytotoxic T cells contain what type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  steroid 
B)  interferon 
C)  antioxidant 
D)  complement 
E)  perforin 
A)  steroid 
B)  interferon 
C)  antioxidant 
D)  complement 
E)  perforin

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What cell types are 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 6

Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  hay fever 
B)  rheumatic fever 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
E)  myasthenia gravis 
A)  hay fever 
B)  rheumatic fever 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
E)  myasthenia gravis

Question 7

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

Accepted Answer

A)  creating interferon. 
B)  causing them to burst. 
C)  inactivating their ribosomes. 
D)  agglutinating them. 
E)  destroying their nucleic acids. 
A)  creating interferon. 
B)  causing them to burst. 
C)  inactivating their ribosomes. 
D)  agglutinating them. 
E)  destroying their nucleic acids.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

In ______ immunity the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens while in ______ immunity the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

Accepted Answer

A)  active, neutral 
B)  passive, neutral 
C)  active, passive 
D)  passive, active 
E)  neutral, active 
A)  active, neutral 
B)  passive, neutral 
C)  active, passive 
D)  passive, active 
E)  neutral, active

Question 10

What is the definition of an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  anything the immune system recognizes as foreign to the body 
B)  a protein produced by plasma cells that attacks pathogens 
C)  a type of white blood cell 
D)  a part of the membrane attack complex of the complement system 
E)  a form of immune deficiency 
A)  anything the immune system recognizes as foreign to the body 
B)  a protein produced by plasma cells that attacks pathogens 
C)  a type of white blood cell 
D)  a part of the membrane attack complex of the complement system 
E)  a form of immune deficiency

Question 11

The physician prescribed methicillin for Melissa's Staphylococcus infection. He explained to Melissa that certain bacteria such as the Gram positive forms are more sensitive to the "cillin" based drugs. The mode of action of the drug is to

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit ribosomal activity. 
B)  interfere with the production of the bacterial cell wall. 
C)  denature bacterial DNA. 
D)  speed up bacterial metabolism. 
E)  punch a hole in the cell membrane. 
A)  inhibit ribosomal activity. 
B)  interfere with the production of the bacterial cell wall. 
C)  denature bacterial DNA. 
D)  speed up bacterial metabolism. 
E)  punch a hole in the cell membrane.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The membrane attack complex of the complement...

Question 13

All bacteria are pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Where do T lymphocytes mature?

Accepted Answer

A)  thymus 
B)  thyroid 
C)  spleen 
D)  red bone marrow 
E)  tonsil 
A)  thymus 
B)  thyroid 
C)  spleen 
D)  red bone marrow 
E)  tonsil

Question 15

From the outside moving in, what is the first structure encountered on a bacterium?

Accepted Answer

A)  cell wall 
B)  capsule 
C)  cell membrane 
D)  cytoplasm 
E)  nucleoid 
A)  cell wall 
B)  capsule 
C)  cell membrane 
D)  cytoplasm 
E)  nucleoid

Question 16

Which of the following is not a beneficial contribution of bacteria to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  decomposers in the environment 
B)  important in the wine, cheese, and bread industry 
C)  useful in biotechnology 
D)  symbionts in the digestive tract 
E)  disease-causing agents 
A)  decomposers in the environment 
B)  important in the wine, cheese, and bread industry 
C)  useful in biotechnology 
D)  symbionts in the digestive tract 
E)  disease-causing agents

Question 17

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A prion consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA only. 
B)  protein only. 
C)  RNA only. 
D)  DNA plus protein. 
E)  DNA, RNA, and protein. 
A)  DNA only. 
B)  protein only. 
C)  RNA only. 
D)  DNA plus protein. 
E)  DNA, RNA, and protein.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  one-way system 
B)  contain valves 
C)  take up excess tissue fluid 
D)  dependent upon skeletal muscle contraction 
E)  transport fluid 
A)  one-way system 
B)  contain valves 
C)  take up excess tissue fluid 
D)  dependent upon skeletal muscle contraction 
E)  transport fluid

Question 20

Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  redness 
B)  heat 
C)  swelling 
D)  pain 
E)  difficulty breathing 
A)  redness 
B)  heat 
C)  swelling 
D)  pain 
E)  difficulty breathing

Exam 7: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The acquired defense system only recognizes and destroys cells with antigens that come from outside the body.

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

Cytotoxic T cells contain what type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens?

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

What cell types are involved in the inflammatory response?

Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

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

In ______ immunity the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens while in ______ immunity the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

What is the definition of an antigen?

The physician prescribed methicillin for Melissa's Staphylococcus infection. He explained to Melissa that certain bacteria such as the Gram positive forms are more sensitive to the "cillin" based drugs. The mode of action of the drug is to

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

All bacteria are pathogens.

Where do T lymphocytes mature?

From the outside moving in, what is the first structure encountered on a bacterium?

Which of the following is not a beneficial contribution of bacteria to humans?

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

A prion consists of

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

Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

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