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What is NOT a function of macrophages?


A) Macrophages serve as antigen -presenting cells.
B) Macrophages kill ingested pathogens with chemicals.
C) Macrophages activate T lymphocytes (T cells) .
D) Macrophages secrete substances onto pathogens that are too large to ingest.

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What statement best describes pyrogens?


A) Pyrogens interfere with the ability of bacteria or viruses to infect other cells.
B) Pyrogens cause the hypothalamic thermostat to reset to a higher range.
C) Pyrogens increase secretion of thymosin.
D) Pyrogens are potent vasodilators.

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What best describes lymphatic capillaries?


A) two -way circuit to and from the heart
B) transport blood
C) extremely permeable
D) impermeable

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Discuss the two different types of immunity.

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The two types of immunity are innate, or...

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Vaccinations involve exposure to an antigen to elicit:


A) passive immunity.
B) a secondary immune response.
C) a primary immune response.
D) severe allergic reaction.

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Which antibody is the only one capable of crossing the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing fetus?


A) IgA
B) IgM
C) IgE
D) IgG

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Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ.    -Locate the lymphoid organ that filters pathogens from blood. -Locate the lymphoid organ that filters pathogens from blood.

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Which of the following represent the five basic classes of antibodies?


A) IgA, IgD, IgE, IgF, and IgK
B) IgA, IgB, IgC, IgD, and IgE
C) IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM
D) IgA, IgB, IgJ, IgL, and IgM

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What is the main role of macrophages in the lymphatic tissues?


A) structure and support
B) form structures of neurons
C) phagocytosis
D) form collagen fibers

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Which of the following is NOT a surface barrier serving as the first line of defense?


A) mucus
B) antibody
C) keratin
D) oil

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Which lymphoid organ is required for the selection of a functional population of T lymphocytes (T cells) for the immune system?


A) thymus
B) thyroid gland
C) liver
D) tonsil

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Mucosa -associated lymphatic tissues (MALT) include the:


A) kidneys.
B) spleen.
C) liver.
D) tonsils.

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Which immune response has a shorter lag phase in which more antibody levels peak more rapidly?


A) passive immunity
B) primary immune response
C) secondary immune response
D) inflammation response

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Determine why antihistamine medications can be effective treatments against the inflammatory response.

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Antihistamines block the effects of hist...

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Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ. Match the following with the lymphoid tissue or organ.    -Identify the tonsils. -Identify the tonsils.

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Immunological memory can be formed by exposure to an antigen which is remembered by specific leukocytes and circulating antibodies.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of antibodies?


A) opsonization
B) phagocytosis
C) neutralization
D) agglutination

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Bacterial infections and viral infections progress through an identical sequence of events during the immune response.

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Mrs. Sanchez had a great deal of inflammation after her recent surgery. The inflammation was triggered by the antibody known as:


A) IgM
B) IgE
C) IgA
D) IgD

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What part of an antibody is responsible for antigen recognition and binding?


A) variable (V) regions
B) light (L) chains
C) constant (C) region
D) heavy (H) chains

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