Question 1

______ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

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A)   The antibody
B)   The antigen
C)   A macrophage
D)   Complement
E)   A neutrophilF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected (usually be an animal bite)  with rabies is classified as

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A)   active natural immunity.
B)   active artificial immunity.
C)   passive natural immunity.
D)   passive artificial immunity.
E)   passive active immunity.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

An individual develops a cold from a co-worker. This is an example of ______ immunity.

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A)   active artificial
B)   passive natural
C)   passive artificial
D)   active naturalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

All of the following lack lymphatic capillaries, except

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A)   the nervous system.
B)   the bone marrow.
C)   the epidermis.
D)   cartilage.
E)   skeletal muscle.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Match the term or description to the type of hypersensitivity.
-atopy

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A)  immediate hypersensitivity
B)  delayed hypersensitivityC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

Antibodies

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A)   play a large role in cell-mediated immunity.
B)   are produced by both T and B cells.
C)   are composed of four light and four heavy polypeptide chains.
D)   are not specific, but act generally.
E)   have a variable region that binds to a specific antigenic determinant.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

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A)   Defending from infection caused by microorganisms and other foreign substances.
B)   Aiding in erythropoiesis of red blood cells.
C)   Maintaining fluid balance by returning excess interstitial fluid to the blood.
D)   Absorbing and transporting lipids from the digestive tract.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The two major types of phagocytic cells are

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A)   neutrophils and monocytes.
B)   neutrophils and macrophages.
C)   monocytes and macrophages.
D)   lymphocytes and monocytes.
E)   eosinophils and T cells.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

The white pulp of the spleen

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A)   contains lymphocytes that can stimulate an immune response.
B)   filters lymph as it flows through the spleen.
C)   destroys defective red blood cells.
D)   stimulates immune responses, filter lymph, and destroys defective red blood cells.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Circulatory changes that occur in inflammation include

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A)   increased viscosity of the blood.
B)   decreased vascular permeability.
C)   increased vascular permeability.
D)   decreased blood flow to the area.
E)   vasoconstriction.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Peyer patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph nodes.
B)   spleen and tonsils.
C)   appendix and tonsils.
D)   small intestine and appendix.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Activation of the complement cascade via the alternative pathway involves the spontaneous activation of the complement protein _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   C1
B)   C2
C)   C4
D)   C5
E)   C3F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

The effects of cell-mediated immunity are the result of activities of

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A)   B cells.
B)   cytotoxic T cells.
C)   macrophages.
D)   dendritic cells.
E)   helper T cells.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

What structural feature of lymphatic vessels is responsible to forward movement of lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)   over-lapping endothelial cells
B)   valves
C)   no basement membrane
D)   thin wallsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Adaptive immunity is stimulated by

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A)   antigens.
B)   histamines.
C)   antibodies.
D)   complement.
E)   plasma proteins.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Transplanted tissues and organs that contain _________ _________ are rejected by the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-antigens
B)   foreign antigens
C)   foreign antibodies
D)   self-antibodies
E)   plasma proteinsF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

The MHC (major histocompatibility complex)  class molecules

Accepted Answer

A)   are only found on B cells.
B)   are found in the nucleus of cells.
C)   allow the immune system to respond to antigens inside cells.
D)   are lipoproteins on cell surfaces.
E)   do not attach to plasma membranes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-Peyer's patches

Accepted Answer

A)  lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
B)  lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall
C)  rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus
D)  areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide
E)  a chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilationF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

What areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that they can respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   major histocompatibility complexes
B)   antigenic determinants
C)   T-cell receptors
D)   epitopes
E)   Both antigenic determinants and epitopes are correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

Accepted Answer

A)   cytotoxic T cells.
B)   plasma cells.
C)   delayed hypersensitivity cells.
D)   macrophages.
E)   mast cells.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

The intense inflammatory response seen in poison ivy is due to activity of the

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The MHC (major histocompatibility complex) class molecules

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All of the following lack lymphatic capillaries, except

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A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected (usually be an animal bite) with rabies is classified as

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The effects of cell-mediated immunity are the result of activities of

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Match the term with the appropriate description. -Peyer's patches

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

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What areas of an antigen are recognized by lymphocytes so that they can respond?

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Adaptive immunity is stimulated by

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The two major types of phagocytic cells are

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What structural feature of lymphatic vessels is responsible to forward movement of lymph?

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The white pulp of the spleen

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Circulatory changes that occur in inflammation include

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Peyer patches are lymphatic nodules found in the

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Antibodies

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Match the term or description to the type of hypersensitivity. -atopy

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Activation of the complement cascade via the alternative pathway involves the spontaneous activation of the complement protein _____________.

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An individual develops a cold from a co-worker. This is an example of ______ immunity.

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______ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

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Transplanted tissues and organs that contain _________ _________ are rejected by the body.

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