Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding monoclonal antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   The antibodies produced are all of the same type.
B)   They are produced from plasma cells derived from the same B cells.
C)   They can be formed in vitro by fusing spleen cells with malignant plasma cells.
D)   They are used in the diagnosis of various diseases.
E)   All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple sclerosis
B)   systemic lupus
C)   rheumatoid arthritis
D)   type I diabetes
E)   All of the answer choices are examples of autoimmune diseases.

Question 3

Cowpox is very similar to smallpox, which is more dangerous for humans. Edward Jenner promoted the use of cowpox as a vaccination to provide patients immunity from future smallpox epidemics. Patients given cowpox developed

Accepted Answer

A)   passive immunity.
B)   active immunity.
C)   an inflammatory response that increased the IgG production.
D)   high levels of complement.
E)   high levels of interferon, although Jenner did not realize these diseases were viral.

Question 4

Lymph contains the same proteins as found in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During surgery for breast cancer, surgeons will often remove lymph nodes in the armpit. What is the most likely reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)   If any cancer cells have entered the lymph, they will travel to the closest lymph nodes, which are in the armpit.
B)   Lymph nodes in the armpit are responsible for breast cancer.
C)   Lymph nodes that are close to the surgical incision would prevent healing following the surgery.
D)   Lymph nodes in the armpit become useless because of the surgery and can be removed without problem.
E)   Lymph nodes do not help a person and are better removed before they become infected.

Question 6

Innate immunity involves B and T cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How is a lymph capillary like a blood capillary?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both contain blood.
B)   Both contain valves.
C)   Both have thin walls.
D)   Both are connected to the vena cava.
E)   Both systems run parallel through all body tissues.

Question 8

When comparing T cells and B cells, which of the following pertains only to T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphocyte
B)   passes through the thymus
C)   functions in immunity
D)   specific immunity
E)   originates in bone marrow

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical barrier to infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   mucous membrane
B)   oil gland secretions
C)   pH of the stomach
D)   bacteria that live in the intestine
E)   inflammatory response

Question 10

List the steps involved with the production of monoclonal antibodies.

Accepted Answer

Immunized cells are derived from a donor...

Question 11

Which of the following may result in a severe immune reaction, but would not cause an immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   inherited lack of B cells
B)   blood transfusion
C)   surgical removal of the thymus
D)   SCID
E)   AIDS

Question 12

Xenotransplantation is the use of animal organs instead of human organs in transplant patients. Scientists are considering using dogs as organ donors because they have long been domesticated by humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following would reduce the swelling associated with edema?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased amounts of tissue fluid
B)   tissue fluid accumulating in the tissues
C)   increased blood pressure
D)   increased capillary osmotic pressure
E)   constricted veins during pregnancy

Question 14

Which of the following is specifically responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   T cell
B)   B cell
C)   platelets
D)   RBC
E)   complement

Question 15

A person who is B positive will have

Accepted Answer

A)   A antigens, anti-B antibody, Rh antigen.
B)   B antibodies, anti-A antibody, Rh antigen.
C)   B antigens, anti-A antibody, no Rh antigen.
D)   B antigens, anti-A antibody, Rh antigen.
E)   B antigens, anti-B antibody, Rh antigen.

Question 16

The complement system contains

Accepted Answer

A)   different types of white blood cells.
B)   certain plasma proteins.
C)   only B and T cells.
D)   is a combination of B cells, T cells, and macrophages.
E)   only B cells that secrete antibodies.

Question 17

An antibody will react against any virus or bacterial cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following may reduce tissue rejection following organ transplantation? Check all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   MHC incompatibility between donor and recipient
B)   using tissues from the patient's own body
C)   using tissues from a donor
D)   weakening the patient's immune response to foreign material
E)   administering immunosuppressive drugs

Question 19

Complement is required for the formation of antigen-antibody complexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which type of cell will produce antibodies that are released into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)   B cell
B)   T cell
C)   plasma cell
D)   memory cell
E)   mast cell

Exam 13: Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of the following may result in a severe immune reaction, but would not cause an immunodeficiency?

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During surgery for breast cancer, surgeons will often remove lymph nodes in the armpit. What is the most likely reason for this?

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The complement system contains

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Which of the following would reduce the swelling associated with edema?

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How is a lymph capillary like a blood capillary?

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Which of the following may reduce tissue rejection following organ transplantation? Check all that apply.

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A person who is B positive will have

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Xenotransplantation is the use of animal organs instead of human organs in transplant patients. Scientists are considering using dogs as organ donors because they have long been domesticated by humans.

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Which of the following is specifically responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?

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Which of the following is an example of a mechanical barrier to infection?

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Which type of cell will produce antibodies that are released into the bloodstream?

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Innate immunity involves B and T cells.

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An antibody will react against any virus or bacterial cell.

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List the steps involved with the production of monoclonal antibodies.

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Cowpox is very similar to smallpox, which is more dangerous for humans. Edward Jenner promoted the use of cowpox as a vaccination to provide patients immunity from future smallpox epidemics. Patients given cowpox developed

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Which of the following is true regarding monoclonal antibodies?

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Lymph contains the same proteins as found in the blood.

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Complement is required for the formation of antigen-antibody complexes.

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Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

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When comparing T cells and B cells, which of the following pertains only to T cells?

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