Question 1

Vaccinations involve exposure to an antigen to elicit:

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A)   passive immunity.
B)   a secondary immune response.
C)   a primary immune response.
D)   severe allergic reaction.

Question 2

Immunological memory can be formed by exposure to an antigen which is remembered by specific leukocytes and circulating antibodies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bacterial infections and viral infections progress through an identical sequence of events during the immune response.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What best describes lymphatic capillaries?

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A)   two -way circuit to and from the heart
B)   transport blood
C)   extremely permeable
D)   impermeable

Question 5

Discuss the two different types of immunity.

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The two types of immunity are innate, or...

Question 6

Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ.
 
-Identify the tonsils.

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

Question 7

Which lymphoid organ is required for the selection of a functional population of T lymphocytes (T cells)  for the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)   thymus
B)   thyroid gland
C)   liver
D)   tonsil

Question 8

Mucosa -associated lymphatic tissues (MALT)  include the:

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A)   kidneys.
B)   spleen.
C)   liver.
D)   tonsils.

Question 9

What part of an antibody is responsible for antigen recognition and binding?

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A)   variable (V)  regions
B)   light (L)  chains
C)   constant (
C)   region
D)   heavy (H)  chains

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a surface barrier serving as the first line of defense?

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A)   mucus
B)   antibody
C)   keratin
D)   oil

Question 11

What is the main role of macrophages in the lymphatic tissues?

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A)   structure and support
B)   form structures of neurons
C)   phagocytosis
D)   form collagen fibers

Question 12

Which antibody is the only one capable of crossing the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing fetus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Mrs. Sanchez had a great deal of inflammation after her recent surgery. The inflammation was triggered by the antibody known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following represent the five basic classes of antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgA, IgD, IgE, IgF, and IgK
B)   IgA, IgB, IgC, IgD, and IgE
C)   IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM
D)   IgA, IgB, IgJ, IgL, and IgM

Question 15

Determine why antihistamine medications can be effective treatments against the inflammatory response.

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Antihistamines block the effects of hist...

Question 16

What is NOT a function of macrophages?

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A)   Macrophages serve as antigen -presenting cells.
B)   Macrophages kill ingested pathogens with chemicals.
C)   Macrophages activate T lymphocytes (T cells) .
D)   Macrophages secrete substances onto pathogens that are too large to ingest.

Question 17

What statement best describes pyrogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pyrogens interfere with the ability of bacteria or viruses to infect other cells.
B)   Pyrogens cause the hypothalamic thermostat to reset to a higher range.
C)   Pyrogens increase secretion of thymosin.
D)   Pyrogens are potent vasodilators.

Question 18

Which immune response has a shorter lag phase in which more antibody levels peak more rapidly?

Accepted Answer

A)   passive immunity
B)   primary immune response
C)   secondary immune response
D)   inflammation response

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   opsonization
B)   phagocytosis
C)   neutralization
D)   agglutination

Question 20

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

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

Exam 20: The Lymphatic System Immunity

Which immune response has a shorter lag phase in which more antibody levels peak more rapidly?

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Bacterial infections and viral infections progress through an identical sequence of events during the immune response.

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What is the main role of macrophages in the lymphatic tissues?

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Which of the following is NOT a surface barrier serving as the first line of defense?

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Mucosa -associated lymphatic tissues (MALT) include the:

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Which of the following is NOT a function of antibodies?

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What best describes lymphatic capillaries?

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Which antibody is the only one capable of crossing the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing fetus?

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Immunological memory can be formed by exposure to an antigen which is remembered by specific leukocytes and circulating antibodies.

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Discuss the two different types of immunity.

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Vaccinations involve exposure to an antigen to elicit:

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What statement best describes pyrogens?

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Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. -Identify the tonsils.

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What part of an antibody is responsible for antigen recognition and binding?

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Which lymphoid organ is required for the selection of a functional population of T lymphocytes (T cells) for the immune system?

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Mrs. Sanchez had a great deal of inflammation after her recent surgery. The inflammation was triggered by the antibody known as:

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What is NOT a function of macrophages?

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Which of the following represent the five basic classes of antibodies?

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Determine why antihistamine medications can be effective treatments against the inflammatory response.

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

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