Question 1

During the primary immune response, B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In active immunity, a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected. The lymph nodes in his __________ enlarge.

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical region
B)   thoracic region
C)   inguinal region
D)   supratrochlear region

Question 5

Interferon is a group of hormonelike peptides that cells produce in response to

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical irritants.
B)   viruses.
C)   bacteria.
D)   fungi. B

Question 6

Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region, to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

Accepted Answer

A)   loses its blood supply.
B)   receives too much blood and swells.
C)   becomes edematous.
D)   loses tissue fluid.

Question 7

Tissue fluid is ______ and lymph is ______.

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A)   forced out of lymph vessels; absorbed into lymph vessels
B)   forced out of blood plasma; absorbed into blood capillaries
C)   rich in proteins; rich in proteins and foreign particles
D)   forced out of blood plasma and generally lacking in proteins; absorbed into lymph capillaries

Question 8

Innate defenses are

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A)   fast and nonspecific.
B)   slow and nonspecific.
C)   fast and specific.
D)   slow and specific.

Question 9

B cells divide and differentiate into _________, which produce and secrete antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A)   T cells
B)   antibodies
C)   megakaryocytes
D)   plasma cells

Question 10

Marsha gets a splinter in her finger. What is her body's response to any microbe that might try to enter her body as a result of the splinter breaking the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Innate defense
B)   Adaptive defense
C)   Specific defense
D)   Cytotoxic T cell response A

Question 11

Foreign particles that are injected into the skin enter the lymphatic system

Accepted Answer

A)   rapidly.
B)   slowly.
C)   not at all, because lymphatic valves prevent this.
D)   not at all, because the skin lacks lymphatic capillaries.

Question 12

An injection of synthetic antibodies imparts active immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After lymph leaves the collecting ducts, it enters _____ and becomes part of the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   arteries; serum
B)   capillaries; blood supply
C)   veins; plasma
D)   lymph nodes; lymphatic trunks

Question 14

The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

Accepted Answer

A)   neutrophils and monocytes.
B)   neutrophils and macrophages.
C)   monocytes and macrophages.
D)   lymphocytes and monocytes. A

Question 15

Muscle contraction moves lymph through lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A transplant recipient may be able to eventually discontinue immunosuppressant drugs if

Accepted Answer

A)   the recipient receives bone marrow stem cells from the donor.
B)   the donor and recipient are both under age 30.
C)   the transplanted organ is not vital.
D)   The recipient receives a well-matched transplant from the donor.

Question 17

Autoimmune diseases are more common in older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An immune response that is slower but more specific for the pathogen is the

Accepted Answer

A)   innate defense.
B)   adaptive defense.
C)   nonspecific defense.
D)   inborn defense.

Question 19

Lymph is ______ ______ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lymph is ______ ______ that has entered...

Question 20

The thymus enlarges after puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

During the primary immune response, B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.

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In active immunity, a person becomes immune to a pathogen as a result of having a disease.

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Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.

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Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected. The lymph nodes in his __________ enlarge.

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Interferon is a group of hormonelike peptides that cells produce in response to

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Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region, to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

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Tissue fluid is ______ and lymph is ______.

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Innate defenses are

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B cells divide and differentiate into _________, which produce and secrete antibodies.

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Marsha gets a splinter in her finger. What is her body's response to any microbe that might try to enter her body as a result of the splinter breaking the skin?

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Foreign particles that are injected into the skin enter the lymphatic system

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An injection of synthetic antibodies imparts active immunity.

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After lymph leaves the collecting ducts, it enters _____ and becomes part of the ______.

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The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are

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Muscle contraction moves lymph through lymphatic vessels.

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A transplant recipient may be able to eventually discontinue immunosuppressant drugs if

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Autoimmune diseases are more common in older people.

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An immune response that is slower but more specific for the pathogen is the

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Lymph is ______ ______ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

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The thymus enlarges after puberty.

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