Question 1

AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Helper T cells release substances called ________.

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The answer of Helper T cells release substances called ________....

Question 3

Following a primary immune response,the B cells and T cells that remain dormant but are able to respond to antigens encountered in the future are called _________.

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The answer of Following a primary immune response,the B cells...

Question 4

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels pass is called the

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A)   sinus.
B)   capsule.
C)   nodule.
D)   hilum.
E)   foramen.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

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A)   foreign cells.
B)   cells of the body ("self") .
C)   all antigens.
D)   all antibodies.
E)   only cells of the lymphatic system.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Interferon is a group of proteins that cells produce in response to

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A)   chemical irritants.
B)   viruses or tumor cells.
C)   bacterial cells.
D)   malarial parasites.
E)   fungi.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

During the primary immune response,B cells give rise to plasma cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ________.

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The answer of Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria...

Question 9

When a woman had her cancerous right breast removed,the surgeon also removed lymph nodes in the axillary region.As a result,her right arm

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A)   lost its blood supply.
B)   now receives too much blood and swells.
C)   became edematous.
D)   lost tissue fluid.
E)   became paralyzed.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

An injection of a substance that can stimulate a primary immune response,but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease,is a(an)________.

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The answer of An injection of a substance that can...

Question 11

HIV mainly infects

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A)   cytotoxic T cells.
B)   monocytes.
C)   B cells.
D)   macrophages and helper T-cells.
E)   neutrophils.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

The movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels is caused largely by

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A)   muscular activity.
B)   activity of the heart.
C)   osmotic pressure.
D)   blood pressure.
E)   hydrostatic pressure.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

An injection of antibodies produces active immunity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The type of resistance that is a response to contracting an infectious disease is

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A)   naturally acquired active immunity.
B)   artificially acquired active immunity.
C)   artificially acquired passive immunity.
D)   naturally acquired passive immunity.
E)   vaccine acquired active immunity.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

A newborn infant may have some defense against digestive and respiratory disturbances because of IgA antibodies obtained from its mother's

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A)   milk.
B)   blood.
C)   intestine.
D)   placenta.
E)   sweat.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Cells in a lymph node that engulf and destroy damaged cells,foreign substances,and cellular debris are

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A)   macrophages.
B)   lymphocytes.
C)   mast cells.
D)   cytokines.
E)   all of the above.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 17

T lymphocytes are responsible for

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A)   programming macrophages.
B)   producing antibodies.
C)   the cellular immune response.
D)   the humoral immune response.
E)   antigen presentation.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction,mast cells release histamine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lymph is __________ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

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The answer of Lymph is __________ that has entered a...

Question 20

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(an)

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A)   artery.
B)   arteriole.
C)   vein.
D)   capillary.
E)   metarteriole.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity

In an autoimmune disease,the immune response is directed toward

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As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction,mast cells release histamine.

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An injection of a substance that can stimulate a primary immune response,but is unable to produce the symptoms of a disease,is a(an)________.

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The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels pass is called the

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The type of resistance that is a response to contracting an infectious disease is

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Following a primary immune response,the B cells and T cells that remain dormant but are able to respond to antigens encountered in the future are called _________.

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The movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels is caused largely by

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HIV mainly infects

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AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes.

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Helper T cells release substances called ________.

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Interferon is a group of proteins that cells produce in response to

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Cells in a lymph node that engulf and destroy damaged cells,foreign substances,and cellular debris are

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Disease-causing agents such as viruses and bacteria are called ________.

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When a woman had her cancerous right breast removed,the surgeon also removed lymph nodes in the axillary region.As a result,her right arm

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T lymphocytes are responsible for

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During the primary immune response,B cells give rise to plasma cells.

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A newborn infant may have some defense against digestive and respiratory disturbances because of IgA antibodies obtained from its mother's

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An injection of antibodies produces active immunity.

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Lymph is __________ that has entered a lymphatic capillary.

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The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(an)

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