Question 1

Which of the following is currently being studied as an adjunct therapy for cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma cells
B)  Immunoglobulins
C)  Eosinophils
D)  Histamines
E)  CytokinesF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which type of T cell coordinates the immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helper T cells
B)  Suppressor T cells
C)  Cytotoxic T cells
D)  Memory T cells
E)  IgT cellsF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

________________ is where B cells are produced and where they mature.

Accepted Answer

A)  The thymus gland
B)  The spleen
C)  The tonsils
D)  The red bone marrow
E)  The lymph nodesF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is specifically responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells
B)  B cells
C)  Platelets
D)  Red blood cells
E)  Complement cellsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered a form of active immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies from breast milk
B)  A vaccination
C)  Antibodies from the mother's placenta
D)  Antibiotics given by a doctor
E)  An injection of gamma globulinF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Antigens produced by pathogens are _____ antigens;those produced by the body are _____ antigens.

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign,self
B)  antibody,lymphatic
C)  self,foreign
D)  active,passive
E)  innate,adaptiveF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

The skin is used as a defense mechanism against pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The use of animal tissues or organs in humans is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Major histocompatibility
B)  Monoclonal transplants
C)  Foreign antigen transplant
D)  Xenotransplantation
E)  Cell-mediated transplantF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Macrophages and dendritic cells release _______________,which stimulate the immune response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Histamines
B)  Antigens
C)  Lymphatic fluids
D)  Antibodies
E)  CytokinesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which system does the lymphatic system work closely with in order to maintain homeostasis in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinary
B)  Reproductive
C)  Digestive
D)  Cardiovascular
E)  EndocrineF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorb excess fluid and return it to the bloodstream
B)  Absorb fats
C)  Production of lymphocytes
D)  Defend the body against pathogens
E)  Transportation of gases throughout the bodyF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

An important step in the body's second line of defense is to identify the pathogen's __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies
B)  Histamines
C)  Antigens
D)  Cytokines
E)  InterferonsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

______________ are produced by white blood cells which act to stimulate other white blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunoglobulins
B)  Histamines
C)  Interferons
D)  Interleukins
E)  ComplementsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Which type of cell will produce antibodies that are released into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells
B)  T cells
C)  Plasma cells
D)  Memory cells
E)  Mast cellsF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The presence of antibodies in a newborn baby is most often due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Active immunity from the mother
B)  Passive immunity from the mother
C)  Immunity rapidly developed after birth
D)  Natural immunity developed by the baby before birth
E)  Exposure of the baby to antigens after birthF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not part of the human body's first line of defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antimicrobial molecules
B)  The skin
C)  Antibodies
D)  Resident bacteria
E)  Mucous membranesF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Any disease-causing agent,either virus or bacteria,is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibody
B)  Vaccine
C)  Thrombin
D)  Allergen
E)  PathogenF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 31: Lymph Transport and Immunity

Which system does the lymphatic system work closely with in order to maintain homeostasis in the body?

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An important step in the body's second line of defense is to identify the pathogen's __________.

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Which of the following would be considered a form of active immunity?

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Which of the following is specifically responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?

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________________ is where B cells are produced and where they mature.

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

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______________ are produced by white blood cells which act to stimulate other white blood cells.

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The use of animal tissues or organs in humans is referred to as:

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Which type of cell will produce antibodies that are released into the bloodstream?

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The skin is used as a defense mechanism against pathogens.

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Antigens produced by pathogens are _ antigens;those produced by the body are _ antigens.

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The presence of antibodies in a newborn baby is most often due to:

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Which of the following is currently being studied as an adjunct therapy for cancer?

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Any disease-causing agent,either virus or bacteria,is a(n) :

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Macrophages and dendritic cells release _______________,which stimulate the immune response.

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Which of the following is not part of the human body's first line of defense?

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Which type of T cell coordinates the immune response?

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Exam 31: Lymph Transport and Immunity

Which system does the lymphatic system work closely with in order to maintain homeostasis in the body?

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An important step in the body's second line of defense is to identify the pathogen's __________.

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Which of the following would be considered a form of active immunity?

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Which of the following is specifically responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?

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________________ is where B cells are produced and where they mature.

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

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______________ are produced by white blood cells which act to stimulate other white blood cells.

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The use of animal tissues or organs in humans is referred to as:

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Which type of cell will produce antibodies that are released into the bloodstream?

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The skin is used as a defense mechanism against pathogens.

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Antigens produced by pathogens are _____ antigens;those produced by the body are _____ antigens.

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The presence of antibodies in a newborn baby is most often due to:

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Which of the following is currently being studied as an adjunct therapy for cancer?

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Any disease-causing agent,either virus or bacteria,is a(n) :

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Macrophages and dendritic cells release _______________,which stimulate the immune response.

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Which of the following is not part of the human body's first line of defense?

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Which type of T cell coordinates the immune response?

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