Question 1

If lymph cannot be pushed through the vessels, ____.

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A)   blood pressure rises immediately
B)   the kidneys excrete it
C)   edema develops
D)   the arteries and veins take over that function
E)   the lymph is reabsorbed into the bloodF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is an excessive immune response that involves IgE antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allergy
B)   Mononucleosis
C)   Anaphylaxis
D)   Lymphedema
E)   Chronic fatigue syndromeF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which type of activated T cells prevents a person from having the same disease twice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cytotoxic
B)   Helper
C)   Memory
D)   NK
E)   MacrophageF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following identifies how far cancer cells have spread?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemotherapy
B)   Radiation
C)   Biopsy
D)   Staging
E)   Immune therapyF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is unique to an individual, is present on every cell in that person's body, and activates T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)  
B)   Cytokines
C)   B cells
D)   Natural killer (NK)  cells
E)   ComplementsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C) A

Question 6

Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allergy
B)   Mononucleosis
C)   Anaphylaxis
D)   Mononucleosis.
E)   AIDSF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following does not describe the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)   It removes aged RBCs from circulation.
B)   It is the largest lymphatic organ.
C)   It is filled with blood and macrophages.
D)   It filters blood.
E)   It decreases in size as a person ages.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   A chemical barrier
B)   Fever
C)   Inflammation
D)   Phagocytosis
E)   A mechanical barrierF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following describes a primary immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a very rapid response.
B)   It is carried out by memory cells.
C)   It takes several weeks.
D)   It requires re-exposure to an antigen.
E)   It prevents a person from developing a disease from the antigen.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following does not describe the thymus?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is located in the thorax, above the heart.
B)   It removes aged RBCs from circulation.
C)   It decreases in size as a person ages.
D)   It produces T-lymphocytes.
E)   It produces a hormone called thymosin.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired active
B)   Artificially acquired active
C)   Naturally acquired passive
D)   Artificially acquired passive
E)   Species resistanceF) A) and E)
G) B) and E) A

Question 12

The body's mechanisms to protect itself against pathogens in general are called nonspecific defenses or ________ immunity

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The answer of The body's mechanisms to protect itself against...

Question 13

Major proteins in serum that attack pathogens and can also attract macrophages to pathogens and stimulate inflammation are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Major proteins in serum that attack pathogens...

Question 14

Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgG
B)   IgA
C)   IgM
D)   IgE
E)   IgDF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Mucous membranes and skin are examples of which type of nonspecific body defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemical barriers
B)   Mechanical barriers
C)   Fever
D)   Inflammation
E)   PhagocytosisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following describes the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is located in the thorax, above the heart.
B)   It removes aged RBCs from circulation.
C)   It decreases in size as a person ages.
D)   It produces T-lymphocytes.
E)   It produces thymosin.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Sherry is a 17-year-old patient who arrives at the office complaining of fever, headache, frequent cough, and being tired all the time. She is concerned because her boyfriend has similar symptoms and was recently diagnosed with mononucleosis. Which of the following precautions should you take while you are working with Sherry?

Accepted Answer

A)   None, because mononucleosis is only spread by kissing
B)   Wear a mask while you are in the exam room
C)   Use full PPE, including a gown, gloves, and mask
D)   Put on gloves before checking her blood pressure
E)   Ask Sherry not to cough while you are in the roomF) B) and E)
G) A) and E) B

Question 18

Lymphocytes called ________ cells primarily target cancer cells, killing these harmful cells on contact by secreting chemicals that produce holes in the membranes, causing them to burst.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lymphocytes called ________ cells primarily target cancer...

Question 19

When normal cells create growths, the growths are called ________, meaning they are not cancerous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When normal cells create growths, the growths...

Question 20

Which of the following secrete chemicals that produce holes in the membranes of harmful cells but do not have to recognize a specific antigen to start destroying pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Major histocompatibility complex (MH
C)  
B)   Cytokines
C)   B cells
D)   Natural killer (NK)  cells
E)   T cellsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 28: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

If lymph cannot be pushed through the vessels, ____.

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Which of the following is an excessive immune response that involves IgE antibodies?

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Which type of activated T cells prevents a person from having the same disease twice?

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Which of the following identifies how far cancer cells have spread?

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Which of the following is unique to an individual, is present on every cell in that person's body, and activates T cells?

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Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event?

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Which of the following does not describe the spleen?

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Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens?

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Which of the following describes a primary immune response?

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Which of the following does not describe the thymus?

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Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

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The body's mechanisms to protect itself against pathogens in general are called nonspecific defenses or ________ immunity

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Major proteins in serum that attack pathogens and can also attract macrophages to pathogens and stimulate inflammation are called ________.

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Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

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Mucous membranes and skin are examples of which type of nonspecific body defense?

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Which of the following describes the spleen?

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Lymphocytes called ________ cells primarily target cancer cells, killing these harmful cells on contact by secreting chemicals that produce holes in the membranes, causing them to burst.

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When normal cells create growths, the growths are called ________, meaning they are not cancerous.

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Which of the following secrete chemicals that produce holes in the membranes of harmful cells but do not have to recognize a specific antigen to start destroying pathogens?

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Exam 28: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

If lymph cannot be pushed through the vessels, ____.

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Which of the following is an excessive immune response that involves IgE antibodies?

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Which type of activated T cells prevents a person from having the same disease twice?

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Which of the following identifies how far cancer cells have spread?

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Which of the following is unique to an individual, is present on every cell in that person's body, and activates T cells?

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Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event?

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Which of the following does not describe the spleen?

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Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens?

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Which of the following describes a primary immune response?

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Which of the following does not describe the thymus?

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Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

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The body's mechanisms to protect itself against pathogens in general are called nonspecific defenses or ________ immunity

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Major proteins in serum that attack pathogens and can also attract macrophages to pathogens and stimulate inflammation are called ________.

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Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

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Mucous membranes and skin are examples of which type of nonspecific body defense?

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Which of the following describes the spleen?

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Lymphocytes called ________ cells primarily target cancer cells, killing these harmful cells on contact by secreting chemicals that produce holes in the membranes, causing them to burst.

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When normal cells create growths, the growths are called ________, meaning they are not cancerous.

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Which of the following secrete chemicals that produce holes in the membranes of harmful cells but do not have to recognize a specific antigen to start destroying pathogens?

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