Question 1

What is the definition of an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)   anything the immune system recognizes as foreign to the body
B)   a protein produced by plasma cells that attacks pathogens
C)   a type of white blood cell
D)   a part of the membrane attack complex of the complement system
E)   a form of immune deficiencyF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

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 B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

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 D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The RhoGAM shot given to Rh-negative mothers with an Rh-positive fetus is an example of what type of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   active
B)   passive
C)   nonspecific
D)   general
E)   neutralF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) B

Question 5

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgG
B)   IgE
C)   IgM
D)   IgD
E)   IgAF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue located in the small intestine and appendix?

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsils
B)   nodes
C)   polyps
D)   adenoids
E)   Peyer patchesF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How can normal flora be a barrier to entry?

Accepted Answer

A)   They cause an inflammatory response that kills pathogenic bacteria upon contact.
B)   They phagocytize any pathogenic bacteria that attempt to infect.
C)   They use up nutrients and release wastes, preventing pathogenic bacteria from gaining a foothold.
D)   They release histamine, which causes blood vessels to become permeable.
E)   They activate the complement system, which punches holes in the invading pathogen.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 9

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

Accepted Answer

A)   creating interferon.
B)   causing them to burst.
C)   inactivating their ribosomes.
D)   agglutinating them.
E)   destroying their nucleic acids.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

When stung by a bee, Jackie goes into anaphylactic shock. This should be quickly treated with

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine.
B)   histamine.
C)   cytokines.
D)   interferon.
E)   a vaccination.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which autoimmune disease is associated with an inflammatory response that can damage the heart muscle and valves?

Accepted Answer

A)   rheumatic fever
B)   rheumatoid arthritis
C)   myasthenia gravis
D)   AIDS
E)   tuberculosisF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Monocytes become what type of cell in the tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   neutrophils
B)   eosinophils
C)   basophils
D)   macrophages
E)   red blood cellsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

In _____ immunity, the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens, while in _____ immunity, the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

Accepted Answer

A)   active; neutral
B)   passive; neutral
C)   active; passive
D)   passive; active
E)   neutral; activeF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

If the lymph system did not do its job, what would be one of the consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)   excess glucose in the blood stream
B)   slow reaction time to external stimuli
C)   inability to clot
D)   edema in the tissues
E)   jaundiceF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

All autoimmune diseases are caused strictly by environmental factors, such as viral infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   take up excess tissue fluid, return it to the bloodstream
B)   absorb fats in the intestines
C)   help the body defend against disease
D)   production, maintenance, and distribution of lymphocytes
E)   calcium homeostasisF) C) and E)
G) A) and D) E

Question 17

In what way are lymphatic vessels unlike veins in the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)   one-way system
B)   contain valves
C)   take up excess tissue fluid
D)   dependent upon skeletal muscle contraction
E)   transport fluidF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

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

Question 19

Cytotoxic T cells contain which type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   steroid
B)   interferon
C)   antioxidant
D)   complement
E)   perforinF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   spleen
B)   tonsil
C)   thymus
D)   liver
E)   red bone marrowF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 7: The Lumphatic and Immune Systems

What is the definition of an antigen?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The RhoGAM shot given to Rh-negative mothers with an Rh-positive fetus is an example of what type of immunity?

Correct AnswerverifiedB

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue located in the small intestine and appendix?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How can normal flora be a barrier to entry?

Correct AnswerverifiedC

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When stung by a bee, Jackie goes into anaphylactic shock. This should be quickly treated with

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which autoimmune disease is associated with an inflammatory response that can damage the heart muscle and valves?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Monocytes become what type of cell in the tissue?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In _____ immunity, the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens, while in _____ immunity, the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If the lymph system did not do its job, what would be one of the consequences?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All autoimmune diseases are caused strictly by environmental factors, such as viral infections.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

Correct AnswerverifiedE

In what way are lymphatic vessels unlike veins in the cardiovascular system?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Cytotoxic T cells contain which type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
B

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
C

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

In _ immunity, the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens, while in _ immunity, the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
E

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified