Question 1

When a B cell comes into contact with an antigen,it develops into a plasma cell or a memory cell.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-proteins,produced in great numbers by the immune system,that attach to antigens and help destroy them

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A)  natural active immunity
B)  T cell
C)  antigen
D)  artificial active immunity
E)  macrophageF) natural passive immunityG) B cellH) complementI) artificial passive immunityJ) antibodyK) A) and D)
L) B) and G)

Question 3

One of the functions of the lymph node is to trap and destroy cancer cells.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The spleen has a number of functions including being a reservoir for blood and salvaging iron from the hemoglobin or worn-out red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the main functions of the lymph node is to filter the blood and remove damaged cells and bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A serious infection such as scarlet fever can cause the spleen to shrink,making it difficult for the body to fight off the infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The only proven cause of an acquired immune deficiency is a viral infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-an excessive reaction of the immune system to antigens from a different individual of the same species

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmunity
B)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
C)  lymphedema
D)  isoimmunity
E)  anaphylactic shockF) elephantiasisG) systemic lupus erythematosusH) urticariaI) contact dermatitisJ) lymphangitisK) A) and C)
L) A) and B)

Question 9

Blood capillaries and lymph capillaries have all the following in common except

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A)   they are microscopic
B)   the fluid in them continues to recirculate through the same vessels
C)   they are made of endothelial tissue
D)   All of the above are true of both blood capillaries and lymph capillaries.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

After birth,B cells change from stem cells to immature B cells in

Accepted Answer

A)   bursa cells
B)   memory cells
C)   bone marrow
D)   thymus glandE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is not part of nonspecific immunity?

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A)   tears
B)   plasma cells
C)   phagocytic white blood cells
D)   the mucous membranes of the respiratory tractE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Explain the development and functioning of T cells.

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T cells, also known as T lymphocytes, ar...

Question 13

Both lymph capillaries and blood capillaries are made of endothelium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lymphomas are tumors of the lymphatic system.Although they are fairly common,they are almost always benign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not true of antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can neutralize toxins.
B)   They must mature in the thymus gland.
C)   They can stimulate the complement cascade.
D)   They can agglutinate "enemy" cells.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Excess fluid and protein molecules are returned to the blood as lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both lymph capillaries and blood capillaries are made up of loose-fitting endothelium cells to allow material to move in and out easily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

The spleen is the largest of the lymphatic organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A baby getting antibodies from mother's milk is an example of active artificial immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-a group of proteins (activated by B cells) that can drill holes in foreign cells

Accepted Answer

A)  natural active immunity
B)  T cell
C)  antigen
D)  artificial active immunity
E)  macrophageF) natural passive immunityG) B cellH) complementI) artificial passive immunityJ) antibodyK) All of the above
L) G) and H)

Exam 16: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

When a B cell comes into contact with an antigen,it develops into a plasma cell or a memory cell.

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Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -proteins,produced in great numbers by the immune system,that attach to antigens and help destroy them

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One of the functions of the lymph node is to trap and destroy cancer cells.

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The spleen has a number of functions including being a reservoir for blood and salvaging iron from the hemoglobin or worn-out red blood cells.

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One of the main functions of the lymph node is to filter the blood and remove damaged cells and bacteria.

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A serious infection such as scarlet fever can cause the spleen to shrink,making it difficult for the body to fight off the infection.

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The only proven cause of an acquired immune deficiency is a viral infection.

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Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -an excessive reaction of the immune system to antigens from a different individual of the same species

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Blood capillaries and lymph capillaries have all the following in common except

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After birth,B cells change from stem cells to immature B cells in

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Which of the following is not part of nonspecific immunity?

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Explain the development and functioning of T cells.

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Both lymph capillaries and blood capillaries are made of endothelium.

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Lymphomas are tumors of the lymphatic system.Although they are fairly common,they are almost always benign.

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Which of the following is not true of antibodies?

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Excess fluid and protein molecules are returned to the blood as lymph.

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Both lymph capillaries and blood capillaries are made up of loose-fitting endothelium cells to allow material to move in and out easily.

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The spleen is the largest of the lymphatic organs.

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A baby getting antibodies from mother's milk is an example of active artificial immunity.

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Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -a group of proteins (activated by B cells) that can drill holes in foreign cells

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