Question 1

Mr. Hartsell, a 70 -year -old man, had his thymus gland removed as a treatment for an autoimmune disease he has. Predict the effect of his thymectomy on T cell production.

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We would not expect to see a decline in ...

Question 2

Madison wants to give a kidney to her older sister. What type of organ transplant will this be?

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A)   autograft
B)   allograft
C)   isograft
D)   xenograft

Question 3

A patient has a high level of pyrogens, indicating that she:

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A)   has a sore throat.
B)   has a fever.
C)   is feeling achy.
D)   has swollen lymph nodes.

Question 4

When a person has an autoimmune disorder, antibodies are secreted that bind to:

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A)   immunoglobulins.
B)   other antibodies.
C)   allergens.
D)   self antigens.

Question 5

How many antigen -binding sites for antigens does each IgG antibody possess on its V regions?

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A)   1
B)   6
C)   4
D)   2

Question 6

Explain how lymph is formed.

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Net filtration pressure in blood capilla...

Question 7

Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ.
 
-Locate the lymphoid organ that filters pathogens from lymph.

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The answer of Match the following with the lymphoid tissue...

Question 8

Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ.
 
-Locate the organ that produces populations of T cells during infancy and childhood.

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The answer of Match the following with the lymphoid tissue...

Question 9

Immunodeficiency disorders can result from a failure of one component of the immune system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Gary, who is sick with a cold, sneezed on you during lunch. Determine which line of defense provides initial protection for you.

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The first line of defense, which include...

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the lymphatic system?

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A)   immune functions
B)   absorption of dietary fats
C)   regulation of interstitial fluid volume
D)   regulation of calcium ion concentration in the blood

Question 12

Pus indicates only that an inflammatory response took place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What of the following should NOT elicit an immune response in your own body?

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A)   self antigens
B)   major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)   molecules bound to antigens
C)   immunogens
D)   haptens bound with a protein carrier

Question 14

Which of the following secretes antibodies?

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A)   memory B cells
B)   antigen -presenting cells
C)   dendritic cells
D)   plasma cells

Question 15

Explain the role of monocytes in the inflammatory response.

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Monocytes are involved in the second com...

Question 16

The framework of the spleen is created by a network of reticular fibers made by reticular cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a non -phagocytic cell?

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A)   basophil
B)   neutrophil
C)   eosinophil
D)   macrophage

Question 18

What protein, released by cytotoxic T (TC)  cells, perforates a target cell's plasma membrane so that enzymes can enter and fragment the target cell's DNA?

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A)   interferons
B)   perforins
C)   cytokines
D)   interleukins

Question 19

Where are pathogens filtered from lymph?

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A)   spleen
B)   lacteals
C)   tonsils
D)   lymph nodes

Question 20

A sinus infection would most likely cause swollen:

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A)   axillary lymph nodes.
B)   inguinal lymph nodes.
C)   mesenteric lymph nodes.
D)   cervical lymph nodes.

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System Immunity

Pus indicates only that an inflammatory response took place.

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Explain the role of monocytes in the inflammatory response.

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Which of the following is a non -phagocytic cell?

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Immunodeficiency disorders can result from a failure of one component of the immune system.

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Gary, who is sick with a cold, sneezed on you during lunch. Determine which line of defense provides initial protection for you.

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Explain how lymph is formed.

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Madison wants to give a kidney to her older sister. What type of organ transplant will this be?

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Which of the following secretes antibodies?

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Mr. Hartsell, a 70 -year -old man, had his thymus gland removed as a treatment for an autoimmune disease he has. Predict the effect of his thymectomy on T cell production.

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A patient has a high level of pyrogens, indicating that she:

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When a person has an autoimmune disorder, antibodies are secreted that bind to:

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Where are pathogens filtered from lymph?

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Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the lymphatic system?

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Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. -Locate the organ that produces populations of T cells during infancy and childhood.

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How many antigen -binding sites for antigens does each IgG antibody possess on its V regions?

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What of the following should NOT elicit an immune response in your own body?

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What protein, released by cytotoxic T (TC) cells, perforates a target cell's plasma membrane so that enzymes can enter and fragment the target cell's DNA?

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The framework of the spleen is created by a network of reticular fibers made by reticular cells.

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A sinus infection would most likely cause swollen:

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Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. -Locate the lymphoid organ that filters pathogens from lymph.

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