Question 1

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

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A)  foreign cells.
B)  cells of the body ("self") .
C)  all antigens.
D)  all antibodies.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A transplant recipient may be able to eventually discontinue immunosuppressant drugs if

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A)  the donor receives bone marrow stem cells from the recipient.
B)  the donor and recipient are both under age 30.
C)  the transplanted organ is not vital.
D)  the donor received a well-matched transplant from the recipient.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 3

Foreign particles that are injected into the skin enter the lymphatic system

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A)  rapidly.
B)  slowly.
C)  not at all,because lymphatic valves prevent this.
D)  not at all,because the skin lacks lymphatic capillaries.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Morris has lung cancer and is given the drug Avastin.His doctor says that the drug is a monoclonal antibody.This means that the drug consists of

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A)  a cocktail of many types of antibodies.
B)  a cocktail of many types of antigens.
C)  a single type of antibody.
D)  a single type of antigen.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The foreign,or "non-self" substances that trigger immune responses are called ______.

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Question 6

Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed,and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region,to prevent spread of the cancer.As a result,Stephanie's right arm

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A)  loses its blood supply.
B)  receives too much blood and swells.
C)  becomes edematous.
D)  loses tissue fluiD.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Plasma cells

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A)  increase the volume of the blood plasmA.
B)  produce antibody molecules.
C)  directly attack antigens.
D)  produce interferon.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected.The lymph nodes in his __________ enlarge.

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A)  cervical region
B)  thoracic region
C)  inguinal region
D)  supratrochlear regionE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

B cells divide and differentiate into _________ which produce and secrete antibodies.

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A)  T cells
B)  antibodies
C)  megakaryocytes
D)  plasma cellsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A vaccine against HIV

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A)  is available for those who can afford it.
B)  may be impossible due to the variability and diversity of HIV.
C)  consists of cocktails of drugs taken daily.
D)  prevents opportunistic infections.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The antibodies produced in allergic reactions

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A)  are called allergens.
B)  are secreted by mast cells.
C)  belong to the immunoglobulin E group.
D)  belong to the immunoglobulin G group.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

After lymph leaves the collecting ducts,it enters _____ and becomes part of the ______.

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A)  arteries;serum
B)  capillaries;blood supply
C)  veins;plasma
D)  lymph nodes;lymphatic trunksE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Two mechanical barriers to infection are interferon and inflammation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The functions of the lymphatic system do not include

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A)  returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.
B)  protecting the body against infection.
C)  transporting hormones to intestinal smooth muscle.
D)  transporting the products of lipid digestion from the intestine to the liver.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

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A)  lymphocytes and macrophages.
B)  neutrophils and lymphocytes.
C)  monocytes and macrophages.
D)  lymphocytes and monocytes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The type of resistance that is acquired as a result of developing a disease is

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A)  naturally acquired active immunity.
B)  artificially acquired active immunity.
C)  artificially acquired passive immunity.
D)  naturally acquired passive immunity.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A substance that can stimulate a primary immune response but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease is a(n)______.

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The answer of A substance that can stimulate a primary...

Question 18

The spleen

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A)  is the largest lymphatic organ.
B)  contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules.
C)  contains many phagocytes.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

_________ initiate(s) a cascade effect in response to foreign proteins in the body.

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A)  Antibodies
B)  Interferon
C)  The complement system
D)  Natural killer cellsE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 20

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass is called the

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A)  sinus.
B)  capsule.
C)  nodule.
D)  hilum.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above D

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

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A transplant recipient may be able to eventually discontinue immunosuppressant drugs if

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Foreign particles that are injected into the skin enter the lymphatic system

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Morris has lung cancer and is given the drug Avastin.His doctor says that the drug is a monoclonal antibody.This means that the drug consists of

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The foreign,or "non-self" substances that trigger immune responses are called ______.

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Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed,and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region,to prevent spread of the cancer.As a result,Stephanie's right arm

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Plasma cells

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Henry has a cut on his thigh that becomes infected.The lymph nodes in his __________ enlarge.

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B cells divide and differentiate into _________ which produce and secrete antibodies.

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A vaccine against HIV

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The antibodies produced in allergic reactions

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After lymph leaves the collecting ducts,it enters _____ and becomes part of the ______.

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Two mechanical barriers to infection are interferon and inflammation.

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The functions of the lymphatic system do not include

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The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are

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The type of resistance that is acquired as a result of developing a disease is

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A substance that can stimulate a primary immune response but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease is a(n)______.

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The spleen

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