Chapter 14 – Lymphatics and Immunity Review – Flashcards

histamine

lymph nodules

tissue fluid

efferent vessels

antibodies

thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct

lymph

allergen

thymosin

hilum

macrophages

lymph sinuses

primary immune response

afferent

capsule

antigen or pathogen

cardiovascular

spleen

thymus

lymph nodes

mediastinum

skin and mucous membrane

natural killer cells, fever, inflammation, and phagocytosis

HIV

red bone marrow

phagocyte and macrophages?

veins

spleen

T cell

secondary immunity

allergic reaction

which of the following statements about the spleen is NOT true? a) the spleen is located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen b) the spleen functions in the body's defense against infection and as a filter for blood c) resembles a large lymph node d) splenic pulp contains large phagocytes on the lining of its venous sinuses e) largest lymph gland

which of the following characteristics of the stomach enables it to act as a defense mechanism? a) low pH b) presence of lysosomes c) presence of amylase d) presence of pepsin e) both a and d

phagocytes that result from the transformation of monocytes into cells that remain fixed in position within various organs are called: a) neutrophils b) macrophages c) erythrocytes

the main function(s) of lymph is (are) to: a) recapture protein molecules lost in the capillary bed b) form tissue fluid c) transport foreign molecules to lymph nodes d) recapture electrolytes e) both a and c

lymph nodes are shaped like:

compartments within the node contain dense masses of a) epithelial tissue b) cilia c) oocytes d) lymphocytes

which of the following types of cells is produced by lymph nodes? a) leukocytes b) lymphocytes c) eosinophils d) basophils

lymphocytes seem to be able to recognize specific foreign proteins because: a) of change in the nucleus b) the cytoplasm c) there are changes in the permeability of the cell membrane of the lymphocyte d) of the presence of receptor molecules on lymphocytes, which fit the molecules of antigens

B-lymphocytes respond to foreign protein by: a) phagocytosis b) interacting directly with pathogens c) producing antigens d) producing antibodies

in which of the following ways are primary and secondary immune responses different? a) primary responses are more important than secondary responses b) primary responses produce more antibodies than secondary responses c) a primary response is a direct response to an antigen, a secondary response is indirect d) a primary response is the initial response to antigen, a secondary response is all subsequent responses to that antigen

an individual with special abilities to carry on abnormal immune reactions against usually harmless substances is said to have: a) an increased potential for cancer b) a collagen disease c) an allergic reaction

tissue fluid originates from: a) the cytoplasm b) lymph fluid c) blood plasma d) gastric juice e) none of these

the mechanisms that move lymph through lymph vessels are similar to those that move blood through a) arteries b) veins c) capillaries

the region of a lymph node through which efferent lymph vessels leave in the a) sinus b) capsule c) nodule d) hilum e) macrophage

which of the following is an example of a specific body defense mechanism? a) phagocytosis b) inflammation c) immunity d) enzyme action e) all of these

the skin is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms? a) immunity b) inflammation c) mechanical barrier d) phagocytosis e) all of these

lymph rejoins the blood an becomes part of the plasma in: a) lymph nodes b) the right and left subclavian veins c) the inferior and superior venae cavae d) the right atrium e) the aorta

T lymphocytes (T cells) are responsible for a) programming macrophages b) producing antibodies c) cell-mediated immunity (cellular) d) antibody-mediated immunity (chemical) e) all of these

the cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are a) lymphocytes and macrophages b) neutrophils and lymphocytes c) monocytes and macrophages d) lymphocytes and monocytes e) erythrocytes and thrombocytes

when tissue fluid enters the lymphatic capillaries, it is called: a) plasma b) lymph c) urine d) sweat e) tear

phagocytic cells a) B cells b) macrophages c) T cells d) thymocytes

inactive cells that can develop into cells a) B cells b) macrophages c) T cells d) thymocytes

lymphocytes that do not reach the thymus a) B cells b) macrophages c) T cells d) thymocytes

lymphocytes that do reach the thymus a) B cells b) macrophages c) T cells d) thymocytes

fetus receives IgG through the placenta a) artificially acquired passive immunity b) naturally acquired passive immunity c) artificially acquired active immunity d) naturally acquired active immunity e) species resistance

person receives injection of gamma globulin to protect them against hepatitis a) artificially acquired passive immunity b) naturally acquired passive immunity c) artificially acquired active immunity d) naturally acquired active immunity e) species resistance

person develops immunity to chickenpox as a result of having the disease a) artificially acquired passive immunity b) naturally acquired passive immunity c) artificially acquired active immunity d) naturally acquired active immunity e) species resistance

person is vaccinated to produce immunity to influenza a) artificially acquired passive immunity b) naturally acquired passive immunity c) artificially acquired active immunity d) naturally acquired active immunity e) species resistance

humans fail to develop certain diseases that affect animal pets a) artificially acquired passive immunity b) naturally acquired passive immunity c) artificially acquired active immunity d) naturally acquired active immunity e) species resistance