Question 1

Which of the following does not belong in the same immunity class as the others?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrophages
B)   Natural killer cells
C)   Inflammation
D)   Antibodies
E)   Interferon and the complement systemF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Lymph nodules are

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A)   small, bean-shaped structures.
B)   the site of erythrocyte production.
C)   located in the loose connective tissue of the various tracts of the body.
D)   composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla.
E)   connected together in a series.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Provide protection against extracellular antigens

Accepted Answer

A)  Innate immunity
B)  Antibody-mediated immunity
C)  Cell-mediated immunity
D)  Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity
E)  Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Why is a cell-mediated immune response more effective against intracellular microorganisms (such as viruses)  than an antibody-mediated response?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cell-mediated (vs. antibody-mediated)  response results in activation of many more immune cells, so it is more effective at destroying antigens.
B)   Intracellular microorganisms are too large for antibodies to be effective against.
C)   Intracellular microorganisms are too small for antibodies to be effective against.
D)   Cell-mediated response results in destruction of cells containing the intracellular microorganism; antibodies can not enter cells.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The serum used for emergency treatment of snakebites stimulates ________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)   artificial passive
B)   artificial active
C)   natural passive
D)   natural activeE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

As one ages, the effectiveness of adaptive immunity decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Tears and saliva

Accepted Answer

A)  Innate immunity
B)  Antibody-mediated immunity
C)  Cell-mediated immunity
D)  Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity
E)  Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Considering the mechanisms of innate immunity, which of the following pairs is accurately matched?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutrophils - increase in number in response to bacterial infections
B)   Interferons - assist antibodies in the destruction of pathogens
C)   Complement - slow the spread of viral infections
D)   Eosinophil - recognize abnormal cells, such as cancer cellsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Positive selection of lymphocytes refers to the

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A)   processing of an antigen by a macrophage.
B)   proliferation of natural killer cells.
C)   production of antigen-specific antibodies.
D)   survival of pre-B and pre-T cells that are capable of an immune response.
E)   replication of memory cells.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Cells mature in thymus gland

Accepted Answer

A)  Innate immunity
B)  Antibody-mediated immunity
C)  Cell-mediated immunity
D)  Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity
E)  Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

During the development of lymphocytes, some pre-T and pre-B cells survive and develop into cells capable of an immune response; this is referred to as ________ selection. However, some cells are suppressed from responding to self antigens; this is referred to as ________ selection.

Accepted Answer

A)   negative; positive
B)   neutral; negative
C)   negative; neutral
D)   neutral; positive
E)   positive; negativeF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Lymphocyte proliferation begins by increasing the number of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   macrophages
B)   B cells
C)   T suppressor cells
D)   helper T cells
E)   cytotoxic T cellsF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Activation of the complement cascade via the alternative pathway involves the spontaneous activation of the complement protein ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   C1
B)   C2
C)   C4
D)   C5
E)   C3F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Basophils are the only white blood cells that stimulate inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you receive an immunization for hepatitis B and produce antibodies against the hepatitis B virus, you have developed what type of adaptive immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Active natural immunity
B)   Active artificial immunity
C)   Passive natural immunity
D)   Passive artificial immunity
E)   Active passive immunityF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The two major types of phagocytic cells are ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   neutrophils; monocytes
B)   neutrophils; macrophages
C)   monocytes; macrophages
D)   lymphocytes; monocytes
E)   eosinophils; T cellsF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that the cells can respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   Major histocompatibility complexes
B)   Antigenic determinants
C)   T-cell receptors
D)   Epitopes
E)   Both "Antigenic determinants" and "Epitopes" are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Interferon production is stimulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a viral infection
B)   the complement cascade
C)   antigen-presenting cells
D)   degranulation of basophils
E)   inflammationF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Cytotoxic T cells are like natural killer (NK)  cells because they both ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   secrete interferons
B)   secrete perforins
C)   participate in the immune response
D)   participate in innate immunity
E)   secrete tumor necrosis factor (TNF) F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 20

Circulatory changes that occur in inflammation include

Accepted Answer

A)   increased viscosity of the blood.
B)   decreased vascular permeability.
C)   increased vascular permeability.
D)   decreased blood flow to the area.
E)   vasoconstriction.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

If you receive an immunization for hepatitis B and produce antibodies against the hepatitis B virus, you have developed what type of adaptive immunity?

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Circulatory changes that occur in inflammation include

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Tears and saliva

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The two major types of phagocytic cells are ________ and ________.

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Lymphocyte proliferation begins by increasing the number of ________.

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The serum used for emergency treatment of snakebites stimulates ________ immunity.

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Interferon production is stimulated by ________.

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Lymph nodules are

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Which of the following does not belong in the same immunity class as the others?

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Cytotoxic T cells are like natural killer (NK) cells because they both ________.

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Why is a cell-mediated immune response more effective against intracellular microorganisms (such as viruses) than an antibody-mediated response?

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Cells mature in thymus gland

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Positive selection of lymphocytes refers to the

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Considering the mechanisms of innate immunity, which of the following pairs is accurately matched?

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Activation of the complement cascade via the alternative pathway involves the spontaneous activation of the complement protein ________.

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As one ages, the effectiveness of adaptive immunity decreases.

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Provide protection against extracellular antigens

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Basophils are the only white blood cells that stimulate inflammation.

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Which areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that the cells can respond?

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During the development of lymphocytes, some pre-T and pre-B cells survive and develop into cells capable of an immune response; this is referred to as ________ selection. However, some cells are suppressed from responding to self antigens; this is referred to as ________ selection.

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