Question 1

As one ages the effectiveness of adaptive immunity decreases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An abnormal, exaggerated response of the immune system is called

Accepted Answer

A)   immunization.
B)   an innate immune response.
C)   hypersensitivity.
D)   excess immunity.
E)   tolerance.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Structurally, lymph vessels are most similar to

Accepted Answer

A)   veins.
B)   arteries.
C)   arterioles.
D)   capillaries.
E)   venules.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Lymphocyte proliferation begins by increasing the number of

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

Question 5

The key signs of inflammation include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   jaundice.
B)   pain.
C)   swelling.
D)   redness.
E)   heat.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Bacteria and debris are actively removed from the lymph by _____ in the sinuses of lymph nodes.

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A)   trabecular cells
B)   germinal cells
C)   macrophages.
D)   lymphocytes
E)   plasma cellsF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

A small molecule that can cause an allergic reaction is a/an

Accepted Answer

A)   T cell.
B)   B cell.
C)   antibody.
D)   hapten.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the

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A)   abdomen.
B)   upper part of the body.
C)   right arm, right chest, and right side of head.
D)   right side of the body.
E)   left arm, left chest, and left side of head.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The thymus is where ____ mature and become functional immune cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   pre-T cells
B)   pre-B cells
C)   macrophages
D)   null cells
E)   C cells.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following substances causes increased capillary permeability, chemotaxis, and vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

A)   histamine
B)   protaglandins
C)   leukotrienes
D)   complement
E)   cytokinesF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following might occur after a helper T cell is presented with a processed antigen and costimulated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Helper T cells destroy the presenting cell.
B)   Helper T cells produce antibodies.
C)   Helper T cells release interleukins that stimulate B cells to clone.
D)   Helper T cells stop division.
E)   Helper T cells lyse.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Lymphatic tissue contains an interlaced network of reticular fibers that functions to

Accepted Answer

A)   produce lymphocytes.
B)   produce capsules around lymph nodes.
C)   attack microorganisms.
D)   line the walls of lymphatic vessels.
E)   trap microorganisms.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Antibodies secreted in breast milk

Accepted Answer

A)   are IgG antibodies.
B)   are IgA antibodies.
C)   provide natural active adaptive immunity.
D)   include the cytokine interleukin 2.
E)   promote inflammation.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The type of adaptive immunity that provides immediate protection against disease when there is no time for the person to develop their own immunity is called _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)   active natural
B)   active artificial
C)   passive innate
D)   passive artificial
E)   active immediateF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body by

Accepted Answer

A)   adding lymph to GI tract secretions.
B)   returning interstitial fluid to the plasma.
C)   transporting lymph from tissues to the liver.
D)   carrying excess fluid to the kidneys to be excreted.
E)   actively absorbing fluid from the blood.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning neutrophils and macrophages is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   They both exhibit chemotaxis.
B)   They both move by amoeboid motion.
C)   Both are capable of phagocytosis.
D)   Both release histamine when activated.
E)   Both can squeeze between cells.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Treatments of disease that include the alteration of immune functions are called:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypersensitivity.
B)   passive immunity.
C)   active immunity.
D)   adaptive immunity.
E)   immunotherapy.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

What is the purpose of lacteals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drain blood from the spleen.
B)   Absorb fluid from capillary beds.
C)   Absorb lipids from the digestive tract.
D)   Absorb solutes from interstitial spaces.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The periarterial lymphatic sheath and the lymphatic nodules are part of the red pulp of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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) A) and D)

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

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

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As one ages the effectiveness of adaptive immunity decreases.

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Lymphatic tissue contains an interlaced network of reticular fibers that functions to

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Which of the following substances causes increased capillary permeability, chemotaxis, and vasodilation?

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Which of the following might occur after a helper T cell is presented with a processed antigen and costimulated?

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An abnormal, exaggerated response of the immune system is called

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Lymphocyte proliferation begins by increasing the number of

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Antibodies secreted in breast milk

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Bacteria and debris are actively removed from the lymph by _____ in the sinuses of lymph nodes.

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A small molecule that can cause an allergic reaction is a/an

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The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the

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Which of the following statements concerning neutrophils and macrophages is false?

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The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body by

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The type of adaptive immunity that provides immediate protection against disease when there is no time for the person to develop their own immunity is called _____ immunity.

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The thymus is where ____ mature and become functional immune cells.

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The key signs of inflammation include all of the following EXCEPT

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What is the purpose of lacteals?

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Treatments of disease that include the alteration of immune functions are called:

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Structurally, lymph vessels are most similar to

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The periarterial lymphatic sheath and the lymphatic nodules are part of the red pulp of the spleen.

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