Question 1

Lymph is similar to what other bodily fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood
B)   Plasma
C)   Urine
D)   Intracellular fluidE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The lymphatic system is closely connected to what other system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nervous
B)   Endocrine
C)   Cardiovascular
D)   MuscularE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which duct drains lymph from the head,the right arm,and the right side of the thorax?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right lymphatic duct
B)   Thoracic duct
C)   Subclavian vein
D)   None of these are correct.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

What term is used to indicate that the body created its own immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Passive
B)   Active
C)   Natural
D)   ArtificialE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following combining forms means lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph/o
B)   thym/o
C)   lymphaden/o
D)   immun/oE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements describes the function of monocytes in the second line of defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fight bacteria.
B)   Release histamine to promote inflammation.
C)   Attack worm parasites.
D)   Become macrophages to phagocytize bacteria.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following combining forms means protection?

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph/o
B)   thym/o
C)   lymphaden/o
D)   immun/oE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What type of T cells directly kill cells infected by viruses and cancer cells in specific immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   T Cytotoxic cells
B)   T Helper cells
C)   T Memory cells
D)   T Regulatory cellsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

What type of T cell suppresses an immune response by inhibiting multiplication and chemical secretions from other T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   T Cytotoxic cells
B)   T Helper cells
C)   T Memory cells
D)   T Regulatory cellsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

What are pyrogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   A set of 20 inactive proteins activated by the presence of a pathogen
B)   Chemicals released by virally-infected cells that encourage the production of anti-viral proteins
C)   Chemicals released by activated macrophages that raise the body temperature
D)   Chemicals released by damaged tissue to cause blood vessels to widenE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which statement about the thymus is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   T-cells migrate from the red bone marrow to the thymus gland where they mature.
B)   The thymus is located in the superior mediastinum between the sternum and the aortic arch.
C)   The thymus is well developed at birth and continues to develop during adulthood.
D)   All of the statements are true.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is true about nonspecific resistance and specific immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nonspecific defenses are widespread, meaning they work to fight many pathogens without prior exposure.
B)   Nonspecific defenses work to fend off any pathogen in the same way every time the pathogen comes along in the body.
C)   Specific immunity requires a prior exposure to a pathogen so the system can recognize the pathogen
D)   All of these statements are true.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the effects of aging on the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   B cells production will decrease.
B)   T cells production will decrease.
C)   The hypersensitivity response will increase causing allergies to become worse.
D)   T cells production will increase.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which cell type destroys bacteria,fights against transplanted tissues,attacks cells infected by viruses,and destroys cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Natural killer cells
B)   T Helper cells
C)   B Plasma cells
D)   MonocytesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which cell type stands guard to alert the body of pathogens entering through the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Natural killer cells
B)   T Helper cells
C)   B Plasma cells
D)   Dendritic cellsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

All of the following are functions of mucus and mucous membranes except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trap microbes.
B)   Destroy pathogens.
C)   Inhibit pathogens from progressing.
D)   Initiate tissue repair.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Where are the adenoids located?

Accepted Answer

A)   The roof of the nasopharynx
B)   Laterally in the oropharynx
C)   At the root of the tongue
D)   None of these are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which statement is false about MHC and APC?

Accepted Answer

A)   MHC protein displays what is self and what is foreign.
B)   If the epitope in the MHC is foreign a specific immune response is initiated.
C)   Epitopes are displayed on an MHC protein on the surface of the APC.
D)   MHCs process antigens and APCs present what was processed.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements about lymph and lymph vessels is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lymph leaves the system of blood vessels through the veins due to blood pressure.
B)   Lymph returns to the cardiovascular system through a network of open lymph capillaries and vessels that drain the tissues of lymph.
C)   Valves inside the lymph vessels direct the flow of lymph in either direction.
D)   Lymph vessels eventually drain into one collecting duct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What is the complement system?

Accepted Answer

A)   A set of 20 inactive proteins activated by the presence of a pathogen
B)   Chemicals released by virally-infected cells that encourage the production of anti-viral protein
C)   Chemicals that raise the body temperature
D)   Chemicals released by damaged tissue to cause blood vessels to widenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: The Lymphatic System

What term is used to indicate that the body created its own immunity?

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Which cell type destroys bacteria,fights against transplanted tissues,attacks cells infected by viruses,and destroys cancer cells?

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Which of the following statements describes the function of monocytes in the second line of defense?

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Which of the following statements about lymph and lymph vessels is true?

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All of the following are functions of mucus and mucous membranes except which one?

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Which of the following combining forms means protection?

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What is the complement system?

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Which duct drains lymph from the head,the right arm,and the right side of the thorax?

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Which of the following is true about the effects of aging on the lymphatic system?

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Lymph is similar to what other bodily fluid?

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What type of T cells directly kill cells infected by viruses and cancer cells in specific immunity?

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Where are the adenoids located?

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What are pyrogens?

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Which cell type stands guard to alert the body of pathogens entering through the skin?

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Which of the following combining forms means lymph?

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Which statement is false about MHC and APC?

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Which of the following is true about nonspecific resistance and specific immunity?

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Which statement about the thymus is false?

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What type of T cell suppresses an immune response by inhibiting multiplication and chemical secretions from other T cells?

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The lymphatic system is closely connected to what other system?

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