Question 1

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)   the tonsils and thymus
B)   axillary lymph nodes and the spleen
C)   inguinal and axillary lymph nodes
D)   the thymus and spleen
E)   the thoracic and right lymphatic ductF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant.What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor?

Accepted Answer

A)   TCR
B)   MHC
C)   PCR
D)   HCG
E)   EKGF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophils and neutrophils
B)   eosinophils and basophils
C)   basophils and macrophages
D)   neutrophils and macrophages
E)   normal flora (bacteria mostly) F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered a barrier to entry of a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   intact skin
B)   mucous membranes
C)   sebaceous secretions
D)   acid pH of stomach
E)   inflammatory responseF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

One set of the body's defenses are called "innate." In this context,this means

Accepted Answer

A)   they act indiscriminately against all pathogens.
B)   they act only on a very specific subset of potential pathogens.
C)   they only act internally.
D)   phagocytosis is involved.
E)   they are lost as we age.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Lymph capillaries drain directly into the right lymphatic duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The lymphatic system plays a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgG
B)   IgE
C)   IgM
D)   IgD
E)   IgAF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Explain the presence and function of the IgA class of antibodies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the lymphatic organs is also part of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)   spleen
B)   thymus
C)   tonsils
D)   red bone marrow
E)   lymph nodesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 7: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

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Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

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Which of the lymphatic organs is also part of the skeletal system?

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Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

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Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant.What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor?

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What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

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Lymph capillaries drain directly into the right lymphatic duct.

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Explain the presence and function of the IgA class of antibodies.

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The lymphatic system plays a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

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Which of the following is not considered a barrier to entry of a pathogen?

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Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

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Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

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Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant.What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor?

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What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

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