Question 1

Where do T lymphocytes mature?

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A)   thymus
B)   thyroid
C)   spleen
D)   red bone marrow
E)   tonsilF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

People with allergies do not produce IgE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

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A)   take up excess tissue fluid, return it to the bloodstream
B)   absorb fats in the intestines
C)   help the body defend against disease
D)   production, maintenance ,and distribution of lymphocytes
E)   calcium homeostasisF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

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A)   redness
B)   heat
C)   swelling
D)   pain
E)   difficulty breathingF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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A)   strep throat
B)   tuberculosis
C)   chicken pox
D)   gonorrhea
E)   syphilisF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

All bacteria are pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Choose the following statement that does not describe viruses.

Accepted Answer

A)   They contain a protein coat called a capsid.
B)   They may contain genomic DNA or RNA.
C)   They are acellular.
D)   They are obligate intracellular parasites.
E)   They grow and develop.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Cytokines are signaling molecules produced by hybridomas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the name of the lymphatic vessels located in the small intestines?

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsils
B)   nodes
C)   polyps
D)   adenoids
E)   lactealsF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

Which of the lymphatic organs is also part of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)   spleen
B)   thymus
C)   tonsils
D)   red marrow
E)   lymph nodesF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

One set of the body's defenses are called "innate." In this context,this means

Accepted Answer

A)   they act indiscriminately against all pathogens.
B)   they work very, very quickly.
C)   they only act internally.
D)   phagocytosis is involved.
E)   they are lost as we age.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat cancer,identify infections,and determine if a woman is pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The membrane attack complex of the complement system is not effective against viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An allergic response is an over reaction of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgG
B)   IgE
C)   IgM
D)   IgD
E)   IgAF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

From the outside moving in,what is the first structure of a bacterium encountered?

Accepted Answer

A)   cell wall
B)   capsule
C)   cell membrane
D)   cytoplasm
E)   nucleoidF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The physician prescribed methicillin for Melissa's Staphylococcus infection.He explained to Melissa that certain bacteria such as the Gram positive forms are more sensitive to the "cillin" based drugs.The mode of action of the drug is to

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibit ribosomal activity.
B)   interfere with the production of the bacterial cell wall.
C)   denature bacterial DNA.
D)   speed up bacterial metabolism.
E)   punch a hole in the cell membrane.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The acquired defense system only recognizes and destroys cells with antigens that come from outside the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The RhoGAM shot (discussed in chapter 6) given to Rh negative mothers with an Rh positive fetus is an example of what type of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   active
B)   passive
C)   nonspecific
D)   general
E)   neutralF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

If the lymph system did not do its job,what would be one of the consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)   excess glucose in the blood stream
B)   slow reaction time to external stimuli
C)   inability to clot
D)   edema in the tissues
E)   jaundiceF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 7: Lymphatic System and Immunity

From the outside moving in,what is the first structure of a bacterium encountered?

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Monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat cancer,identify infections,and determine if a woman is pregnant.

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Where do T lymphocytes mature?

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Cytokines are signaling molecules produced by hybridomas.

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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Which of the lymphatic organs is also part of the skeletal system?

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If the lymph system did not do its job,what would be one of the consequences?

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One set of the body's defenses are called "innate." In this context,this means

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Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

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The RhoGAM shot (discussed in chapter 6) given to Rh negative mothers with an Rh positive fetus is an example of what type of immunity?

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All bacteria are pathogens.

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The acquired defense system only recognizes and destroys cells with antigens that come from outside the body.

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The membrane attack complex of the complement system is not effective against viruses.

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Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system?

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Choose the following statement that does not describe viruses.

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What is the name of the lymphatic vessels located in the small intestines?

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People with allergies do not produce IgE.

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The physician prescribed methicillin for Melissa's Staphylococcus infection.He explained to Melissa that certain bacteria such as the Gram positive forms are more sensitive to the "cillin" based drugs.The mode of action of the drug is to

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What are the first antibodies produced by a plasma cell?

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An allergic response is an over reaction of the immune system.

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