Question 1

Antibody functions include

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A)   activating antigens.
B)   initiating inflammation and enhancing phagocytosis.
C)   stimulating proteins production by T helper cells.
D)   participating in costimulation.
E)   enhancing memory.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D) B

Question 2

A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected with rabies (usually due to an animal bite)  is classified as ________.

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A)   active natural immunity
B)   active artificial immunity
C)   passive natural immunity
D)   passive artificial immunity
E)   passive active immunityF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Memory cells

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A)  Innate immunity
B)  Antibody-mediated immunity
C)  Cell-mediated immunity
D)  Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity
E)  Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Lymph nodes are surrounded by a dense connective tissue called the ________.

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A)   cortex
B)   capsule
C)   reticulum
D)   trabeculae
E)   basement membraneF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Frequently, several different signals or molecules are needed in order to produce an immune response by a B cell or T cell. The second signal in this process is called ________.

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A)   opsonization
B)   copresentation
C)   complement activation
D)   antigen processing
E)   costimulationF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Several days after an initial contact with an antigen, antibody blood levels increases. This is a ________.

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A)   primer response
B)   primary response
C)   precipitating response
D)   principle response
E)   cascade responseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

What is the function of thymosin?

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A)   Destroys damaged red blood cells
B)   Destroys damaged white blood cells
C)   Activates lymphocytes in lymph nodes
D)   Maturation of T-cellsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 8

Bacteria and debris are actively removed from the lymph by ________ in the sinuses of lymph nodes.

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A)   trabecular cells
B)   germinal cells
C)   macrophages
D)   lymphocytes
E)   plasma cellsF) B) and E)
G) B) and C) C

Question 9

Lymphocytes with a CD8 glycoprotein on their surface are called ________ cells and lymphocytes with a CD4 glycoprotein on their surface are called ________ cells.

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A)   cytotoxic T; B
B)   B; cytotoxic T
C)   B; helper T
D)   helper T; cytotoxic T
E)   cytotoxic T; helperF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

In the cell-mediated immune response, T cells secrete ________, which activate additional components of the immune system.

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A)   antibodies
B)   complement
C)   collagen
D)   cytokines
E)   histamineF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Dr. Clark has developed a new treatment that stimulates the innate immunity to be more sensitive to cancer cells. Which of the following cells would most likely be stimulated by this new drug?

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A)   NK cells
B)   B lymphocytes
C)   Cytotoxic T cells
D)   InterferonsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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

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A)  Quick and responsive to antigen, remembers previous exposure
B)  After activation, 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 cellsF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.
-Lymphocytes provide this type of immunity

Accepted Answer

A)  Innate immunity
B)  Antibody-mediated immunity
C)  Cell-mediated immunity
D)  Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity
E)  Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

A mutation occurs in a gene that is important to the production of MHC Class II molecules. Which of the following statements accurately describes the ramifications of such a mutation?

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A)   Such a mutation will hinder antibody production due to the lack of interaction between B lymphocytes and helper T cells.
B)   Such a mutation inhibits cytotoxic T cell function since these cells will not be able to interact with other cells of the body.
C)   There will not be a negative impact because the mutation affects a rare class of MHC molecules that are only functional later in life.
D)   Such a mutation will alter the ability of NK cells to detect tumor cells in the body.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

________ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

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A)   The antibody
B)   The antigen
C)   A macrophage
D)   Complement
E)   A neutrophilF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the

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A)   abdomen.
B)   upper part of the body.
C)   right arm, right chest, and right side of head.
D)   right side of the body.
E)   left arm, left chest, and left side of head.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following cytokines is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   Perforin - makes a hole in target cell membranes
B)   Alpha interferon - prevents viral replication
C)   Lymphotoxin - costimulator of T cells
D)   Interleukin 4 - plays a role in allergic reactions
E)   TNF - activates macrophages and promotes feverF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Match the type of cell with its function.
-Eosinophil

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 inflammationF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Lymphatic tissue contains an interlaced network of reticular fibers that functions to

Accepted Answer

A)   produce lymphocytes.
B)   produce capsules around lymph nodes.
C)   attack microorganisms.
D)   line the walls of lymphatic vessels.
E)   trap microorganisms.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-Prostaglandins

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
B)  Lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall
C)  Rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus
D)  Areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide
E)  A chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilationF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Antibody functions include

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A traditional method of providing temporary immunity for a person who is suspected of being infected with rabies (usually due to an animal bite) is classified as ________.

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Memory cells

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Lymph nodes are surrounded by a dense connective tissue called the ________.

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Frequently, several different signals or molecules are needed in order to produce an immune response by a B cell or T cell. The second signal in this process is called ________.

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Several days after an initial contact with an antigen, antibody blood levels increases. This is a ________.

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What is the function of thymosin?

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Bacteria and debris are actively removed from the lymph by ________ in the sinuses of lymph nodes.

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Lymphocytes with a CD8 glycoprotein on their surface are called ________ cells and lymphocytes with a CD4 glycoprotein on their surface are called ________ cells.

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In the cell-mediated immune response, T cells secrete ________, which activate additional components of the immune system.

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Dr. Clark has developed a new treatment that stimulates the innate immunity to be more sensitive to cancer cells. Which of the following cells would most likely be stimulated by this new drug?

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

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity. -Lymphocytes provide this type of immunity

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A mutation occurs in a gene that is important to the production of MHC Class II molecules. Which of the following statements accurately describes the ramifications of such a mutation?

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________ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

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The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the

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Which of the following cytokines is mismatched?

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Match the type of cell with its function. -Eosinophil

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Lymphatic tissue contains an interlaced network of reticular fibers that functions to

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Match the term with the appropriate description. -Prostaglandins

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Lymphocytes with a CD8 glycoprotein on their surface are called cells and lymphocytes with a CD4 glycoprotein on their surface are called cells.

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