Question 1

How can normal flora be a barrier to entry?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cause an inflammatory response that kills pathogenic bacteria upon contact. 
B)  They phagocytize any pathogenic bacteria that attempt to infect. 
C)  They use up nutrients and release wastes, preventing pathogenic bacteria from gaining a foothold. 
D)  They release histamine, which causes blood vessels to become permeable. 
E)  They activate the complement system, which punches holes in the invading pathogen. 
A)  They cause an inflammatory response that kills pathogenic bacteria upon contact. 
B)  They phagocytize any pathogenic bacteria that attempt to infect. 
C)  They use up nutrients and release wastes, preventing pathogenic bacteria from gaining a foothold. 
D)  They release histamine, which causes blood vessels to become permeable. 
E)  They activate the complement system, which punches holes in the invading pathogen. C

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  active 
B)  passive 
C)  nonspecific 
D)  general 
E)  neutral 
A)  active 
B)  passive 
C)  nonspecific 
D)  general 
E)  neutral B

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  take up excess tissue fluid, return it to the bloodstream 
B)  absorb fats in the intestines 
C)  help the body defend against disease 
D)  production, maintenance, and distribution of lymphocytes 
E)  calcium homeostasis 
A)  take up excess tissue fluid, return it to the bloodstream 
B)  absorb fats in the intestines 
C)  help the body defend against disease 
D)  production, maintenance, and distribution of lymphocytes 
E)  calcium homeostasis E

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue located in the small intestine and appendix?

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsils 
B)  nodes 
C)  polyps 
D)  adenoids 
E)  Peyer patches 
A)  tonsils 
B)  nodes 
C)  polyps 
D)  adenoids 
E)  Peyer patches

Question 7

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 8

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  histamine. 
C)  cytokines. 
D)  interferon. 
E)  a vaccination. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  histamine. 
C)  cytokines. 
D)  interferon. 
E)  a vaccination.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Cytotoxic T cells contain which 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 15

Which autoimmune disease is associated with an inflammatory response that can damage the heart muscle and valves?

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatic fever 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  myasthenia gravis 
D)  AIDS 
E)  tuberculosis 
A)  rheumatic fever 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  myasthenia gravis 
D)  AIDS 
E)  tuberculosis

Question 16

Monocytes become what type of cell in the tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils 
C)  basophils 
D)  macrophages 
E)  red blood cells 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils 
C)  basophils 
D)  macrophages 
E)  red blood cells

Question 17

If the lymph system did not do its job, what would be one of the consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  excess glucose in the blood stream 
B)  slow reaction time to external stimuli 
C)  inability to clot 
D)  edema in the tissues 
E)  jaundice 
A)  excess glucose in the blood stream 
B)  slow reaction time to external stimuli 
C)  inability to clot 
D)  edema in the tissues 
E)  jaundice

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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.

Exam 7: The Lumphatic and Immune Systems

How can normal flora be a barrier to entry?

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

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

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

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue located in the small intestine and appendix?

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

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

What is the definition of an antigen?

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

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

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ?

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

Which autoimmune disease is associated with an inflammatory response that can damage the heart muscle and valves?

Monocytes become what type of cell in the tissue?

If the lymph system did not do its job, what would be one of the consequences?

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

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

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

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