Question 1

The immunoglobulin that triggers allergic reactions is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   IgG
B)   IgA
C)   IgM
D)   IgE
E)   IgDF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of these are the major WBCs involved in specific defenses?

Accepted Answer

A)   macrophages and lymphocytes
B)   T cells
C)   Cytokines
D)   B cells
E)   HaptensF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which type of immunity results from having an infectious disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired active
B)   Artificially acquired passive
C)   Naturally acquired passive
D)   Artificially acquired active
E)   Species resistanceF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which type of immunity results simply from being human, as opposed to being a cow or plant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired active
B)   Artificially acquired passive
C)   Naturally acquired passive
D)   Artificially acquired active
E)   Species resistanceF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

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Question 6

Which of the following types of immunity crosses the placenta and passes through the breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired active
B)   Artificially acquired active
C)   Naturally acquired passive
D)   Artificially acquired passive
E)   Species resistanceF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Allergies can be treated effectively by which of the following over-the-counter medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anti-emetics
B)   Anti-inflammatories
C)   Pain relievers
D)   Antihistamines
E)   AnalgesicsF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Most lymphocytes in the blood are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   T cells
B)   antibodies
C)   cytokines
D)   B cells
E)   natural killer (NK)  cellsF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Some foreign substances in the body are too small to start an immune response by themselves, so they join to proteins in the blood, where they are able to trigger an immune response. These substances are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some foreign substances in the body are...

Question 10

A factor that is known to cause cancer is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A factor that is known to cause...

Question 11

The physician has explained to Cherise, a 26-year-old patient, that she has an abscess in her spleen and the spleen will need to be removed. You are responsible for educating Cherise about the procedure. When you ask if she has any questions, she asks you if the spleen removal will cause a health problem. Your best response would be

Accepted Answer

A)   "There is no effect. It is done all the time."
B)   "You may have frequent headaches."
C)   "The liver will take over most of the spleen's functions."
D)   "What makes you ask that?"
E)   "You will no longer be able to eat certain foods."F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and...

Question 14

A life-threatening condition caused by an allergy in which vessels dilate so quickly that blood pressure drops too quickly for organs to adjust is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A life-threatening condition caused by an allergy...

Question 15

Which of the following increase B cell production and stimulate red bone marrow to produce more WBCs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrophages and lymphocytes
B)   T cells
C)   Monokines
D)   Natural killer (NK)  cells
E)   Memory cellsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemical barriers
B)   Mechanical barriers
C)   Inflammation
D)   Phagocytosis
E)   Species resistanceF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired active
B)   Artificially acquired passive
C)   Naturally acquired passive
D)   Artificially acquired active
E)   Species resistanceF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The cells of the lymphatic system produce proteins known as ________, which assist in immune response regulation. Two types of these proteins are monokines and lymphokines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells of the lymphatic system produce...

Question 19

Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anti-inflammatory
B)   Allergen
C)   Analgesic
D)   Epinephrine
E)   Anti-emeticF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrophages and lymphocytes
B)   T cells
C)   B cells
D)   Natural killer (NK)  cells
E)   MonocytesF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 28: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

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The immunoglobulin that triggers allergic reactions is ____.

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The cells of the lymphatic system produce proteins known as ________, which assist in immune response regulation. Two types of these proteins are monokines and lymphokines.

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Which of these are the major WBCs involved in specific defenses?

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Which of the following increase B cell production and stimulate red bone marrow to produce more WBCs?

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A factor that is known to cause cancer is called a(n) ________.

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Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?

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Which of the following types of immunity crosses the placenta and passes through the breast milk?

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Which type of immunity results from having an infectious disease?

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In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

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Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

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Some foreign substances in the body are too small to start an immune response by themselves, so they join to proteins in the blood, where they are able to trigger an immune response. These substances are called ________.

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Allergies can be treated effectively by which of the following over-the-counter medications?

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A life-threatening condition caused by an allergy in which vessels dilate so quickly that blood pressure drops too quickly for organs to adjust is called ________.

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Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

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Which type of immunity results simply from being human, as opposed to being a cow or plant?

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The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

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Most lymphocytes in the blood are ____.

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Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________.

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Exam 28: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

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The immunoglobulin that triggers allergic reactions is ____.

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The cells of the lymphatic system produce proteins known as ________, which assist in immune response regulation. Two types of these proteins are monokines and lymphokines.

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Which of these are the major WBCs involved in specific defenses?

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Which of the following increase B cell production and stimulate red bone marrow to produce more WBCs?

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A factor that is known to cause cancer is called a(n) ________.

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Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?

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Which of the following types of immunity crosses the placenta and passes through the breast milk?

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Which type of immunity results from having an infectious disease?

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In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

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Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

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Some foreign substances in the body are too small to start an immune response by themselves, so they join to proteins in the blood, where they are able to trigger an immune response. These substances are called ________.

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Allergies can be treated effectively by which of the following over-the-counter medications?

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A life-threatening condition caused by an allergy in which vessels dilate so quickly that blood pressure drops too quickly for organs to adjust is called ________.

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Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

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Which type of immunity results simply from being human, as opposed to being a cow or plant?

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The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

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Most lymphocytes in the blood are ____.

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Large phagocytic cells that produce monokines and digest pathogens in the lymph are called ________.

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