Question 1

In systemic inflammation, pyrogens ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease phagocytosis
B)   decrease vasodilation
C)   increase neutrophil production
D)   stimulate fever production
E)   are chemotactic factorsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Tolerance is a state of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypersensitivity
B)   transplant rejection
C)   unresponsiveness to antigens
D)   responding to self-antigens
E)   non-recognition of antigensF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-Histamine

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
B)  Lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall
C)  Rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus
D)  Areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide
E)  A chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Match the type of cell with its function.
-Neutrophil

Accepted Answer

A)  First cell to enter infected tissue
B)  Will become macrophage in tissue
C)  Lyses tumor and virus-infected cells
D)  Cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection
E)  Nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammationF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The immunoglobulin that is often the first antibody produced in response to an antigen is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   IgD
B)   IgA
C)   IgM
D)   IgE
E)   IgGF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Mediated by T cells

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 D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

A cell has engulfed a substance from the extracellular material and has migrated to a lymph node to interact with a helper T cell. Which of the following statements best describes this cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   This is an antigen-presenting cell that interacts with the helper T cell through an MHC class II molecule.
B)   This is an antigen-presenting cell that interacts with the helper T cell through an MHC class I molecule.
C)   This is a cytotoxic T cell that interacts with the helper T cell through an MHC class II molecule.
D)   This is a cytotoxic T cell that interacts with the helper T cell through an MHC class I molecule.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The secondary or memory response

Accepted Answer

A)   occurs after the primary response has activated NK cells.
B)   provides better protection than the primary response.
C)   is less effective in antibody production.
D)   produces different antibodies than those produced in the primary immune response.
E)   does not protect the body after the first exposure.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Bean-shaped lymphatic organs found along lymphatic vessels are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph nodes
B)   medullary cords
C)   cisterna chyli
D)   trabeculae
E)   lymph nodulesF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

During a recent Ebola outbreak, clinicians attempted to collect "blood products" to help those infected with the virus fight the infection. Which of the following best relates this treatment to adaptive immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   The clinicians were hoping to use artificial passive immunity by introducing antibodies from those that survived the infection to individuals that were currently infected.
B)   The clinicians were hoping to use artificial active immunity by introducing antigens from those that survived the infection to individuals that were currently infected.
C)   The clinicians were hoping to use natural passive immunity by introducing antibodies from those that survived the infection to individuals that were currently infected.
D)   The clinicians were hoping to use natural active immunity by introducing antibodies from those that survived the infection to individuals that were currently infected.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The type of cell responsible for the secondary response is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mast cell
B)   macrophage
C)   memory cell
D)   red blood cell
E)   monocyteF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Antibodies produced

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) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning immunity is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adaptive immunity responses to pathogens improves over time due to generation of memory, which includes an increase in the number of lymphocytes that respond faster than during the original infection.
B)   Adaptive immunity demonstrates memory, meaning each lymphocyte responds to a particular pathogen, but responds similarly with each infection.
C)   Adaptive immunity demonstrates specificity, which means that lymphocytes only destroy viruses and ignore all other types of pathogens.
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cytotoxic
B)   Antigenic
C)   Cytokinetic
D)   Basophilic
E)   AntitoxicF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an aging effect of the lymphatic system and immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fluid removal by the lymphatic capillaries is reduced.
B)   Fewer antibodies are produced.
C)   Onset of autoimmune diseases is unchanged.
D)   T cell numbers remain constant, but they are less functional.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Interferon

Accepted Answer

A)   directly attacks viruses.
B)   protects cells that have been invaded by viruses.
C)   increases vascular permeability.
D)   is not produced by most cells.
E)   is a protein that interferes with virus production and infection.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Lymph is filtered by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsils
B)   spleen
C)   lymph nodes
D)   thymusE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

During the inflammatory response, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   vasoconstriction occurs
B)   chemical mediators are released
C)   vascular permeability is decreased
D)   neutrophil production is depressed
E)   blood flow is reducedF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The spleen

Accepted Answer

A)   filters damaged red blood cells from the blood.
B)   changes undifferentiated lymphocytes into competent lymphocytes.
C)   is necessary for life. It can't be removed without causing death.
D)   produces several different hormones with unknown function.
E)   has additional digestive functions.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-Thymic corpuscles

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
B)  Lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall
C)  Rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus
D)  Areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide
E)  A chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilationF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Tolerance is a state of ________.

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Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

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During the inflammatory response, ________.

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The secondary or memory response

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The type of cell responsible for the secondary response is a ________.

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Which of the following is NOT an aging effect of the lymphatic system and immunity?

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In systemic inflammation, pyrogens ________.

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A cell has engulfed a substance from the extracellular material and has migrated to a lymph node to interact with a helper T cell. Which of the following statements best describes this cell?

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Match the term with the appropriate description. -Thymic corpuscles

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Lymph is filtered by the ________.

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Which of the following statements concerning immunity is correct?

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Match the type of cell with its function. -Neutrophil

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The spleen

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Mediated by T cells

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The immunoglobulin that is often the first antibody produced in response to an antigen is ________.

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During a recent Ebola outbreak, clinicians attempted to collect "blood products" to help those infected with the virus fight the infection. Which of the following best relates this treatment to adaptive immunity?

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Match the term with the appropriate description. -Histamine

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Antibodies produced

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Bean-shaped lymphatic organs found along lymphatic vessels are called ________.

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Interferon

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