Question 1

Match the type of cell with its function.
-mast cell

Accepted Answer

A)  first cell to enter infected tissue
B)  will become macrophage in tissue
C)  lyses tumor and virus-infected cells
D)  cell that increases in number during a parasitic infection
E)  nonmotile cells in connective tissue that promote inflammation

Question 2

Lymph exits a lymph node via the

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A)   efferent lymphatic vessels.
B)   afferent lymphatic vessels.
C)   cortical sinuses.
D)   trabeculae.
E)   lymphatic duct.

Question 3

Match the term or description to the type of hypersensitivity.
-mediated by T cells

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate hypersensitivity
B)  delayed hypersensitivity

Question 4

Histamine and leukotrienes are released from

Accepted Answer

A)   basophils and mast cells.
B)   eosinophils and basophils.
C)   neutrophils and lymphocytes.
D)   macrophages and microphages.
E)   phagocytes.

Question 5

Positive selection of lymphocytes refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)   processing of an antigen by a macrophage.
B)   proliferation of natural killer cells.
C)   production of antigen-specific antibodies.
D)   survival of pre-B and pre-T cells that are capable of an immune response.
E)   replication of memory cells.

Question 6

____ are part of cell-mediated immunity while ____ are part of antibody-mediated immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)   B cells, NK cells
B)   Antibodies, antigens
C)   T cells, B cells
D)   Macrophages, antibodies
E)   Neutrophils, monocytes

Question 7

Different T-cell receptors can respond to different antigens because of different

Accepted Answer

A)   variable regions in the structure of the receptors.
B)   epitopes in the receptor's structure.
C)   selection processes.
D)   complement binding sites in the receptors.
E)   antigenic determinants.

Question 8

Match the cell of adaptive immunity with its function.
-cytotoxic T cell

Accepted Answer

A)  quick and responsive to antigen, remembers previous exposure
B)  after activitaion, differentiates to become plasma cell or memory B cell
C)  produces antibodies
D)  destroys cells by lysis or by production of cytokines
E)  activates B and effector T cells

Question 9

In a patient experiencing a parasitic worm infection, which of the following immune cells will greatly increase in number?

Accepted Answer

A)   mast cells
B)   eosinophils
C)   monocytes
D)   neutrophils
E)   basophils

Question 10

Which of the following will increase your risk of contracting the HIV virus?

Accepted Answer

A)   use of a condom during intercourse
B)   heat treatment of clotting factors prior to transfusion
C)   use of contaminated needles
D)   reduction in the number of sexual partners
E)   abstinence

Question 11

Lymph containing a high lipid content is called

Accepted Answer

A)   chyle.
B)   chyme.
C)   lacteal.
D)   interstitial fluid.

Question 12

Lymph movement is assisted by

Accepted Answer

A)   contraction of skeletal muscle.
B)   contraction of smooth muscle in lymph vessel.
C)   pressure changes in the thorax during respiration.
D)   compression of lymphatic vessels.
E)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   cytotoxic
B)   antigenic
C)   cytokinetic
D)   basophilic
E)   antitoxic

Question 14

Which of the following organs does NOT contain lymphatic tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   spleen
C)   lingual tonsils
D)   thymus
E)   pharyngeal tonsils.

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

In a patient experiencing a parasitic worm infection, which of the following immune cells will greatly increase in number?

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Lymph exits a lymph node via the

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are part of cell-mediated immunity while are part of antibody-mediated immunity.

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Histamine and leukotrienes are released from

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Different T-cell receptors can respond to different antigens because of different

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Which of the following organs does NOT contain lymphatic tissue?

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Which of the following will increase your risk of contracting the HIV virus?

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Which of the following is a subpopulation of T cells?

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Match the type of cell with its function. -mast cell

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Match the term or description to the type of hypersensitivity. -mediated by T cells

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Match the cell of adaptive immunity with its function. -cytotoxic T cell

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Positive selection of lymphocytes refers to the

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Lymph movement is assisted by

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Lymph containing a high lipid content is called

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In a patient experiencing a parasitic worm infection, which of the following immune cells will greatly increase in number?

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Lymph exits a lymph node via the

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____ are part of cell-mediated immunity while ____ are part of antibody-mediated immunity.

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Histamine and leukotrienes are released from

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Different T-cell receptors can respond to different antigens because of different

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