Question 1

Which of the following symptoms can help you recognize a person who is undergoing anaphylactic shock?

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A)  Immediate allergic response after a person is exposed to the allergen that can produce the following symptoms: drop in blood pressure,increased dilation of the capillaries,constriction of the bronchi and the inability to breathe.
B)  A gradual allergic response after a person is exposed to the allergen that can produce the following symptoms: drop in blood pressure,increased dilation of the capillaries,constriction of the bronchi and the inability to breathe.
C)  Immediate allergic response after a person is exposed to the allergen that can produce the following symptoms: an increase in blood pressure,increased dilation of the capillaries,constriction of the bronchi and the inability to breathe.
D)  Immediate allergic response after a person is exposed to the allergen that can produce the following symptoms: drop in blood pressure,decreased dilation of the capillaries,constriction of the bronchi and the inability to breathe.
E)  None of these are the symptoms of a person undergoing anaphylactic shock.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Most of the lymph fluid is returned to the bloodstream through the thoracic duct to the

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A)  right ventricle of the heart.
B)  right atrium of the heart.
C)  left atrium of the heart.
D)  right subclavian vein.
E)  left subclavian vein.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Natural killer (NK) cells that destroy virus-infected cells and cancer cells are

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A)  suppressor T cells (TS) .
B)  large,granular lymphocytes.
C)  neutrophils.
D)  eosinophils.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Innate immunity is more likely to play a role in defending the body against which of the following invaders?

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A)  microbial pathogens
B)  small pox virus
C)  chicken pox
D)  measlesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following definitions best describes the role of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP's) ?

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A)  PAMP's are molecules on a pathogen that can be recognized by the host organisms immune system.
B)  PAMP's are molecules on a host cell that can be recognized by the pathogen's attack system.
C)  PAMP's are molecules on the host immune system that cause it to attack itself as in autoimmune disorders.
D)  PAMP's are molecules on a pathogen that can be recognized by other pathogens so they can exchange genetic material with each other.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Maturation of B cells occurs in the

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A)  bone marrow.
B)  lymph nodes.
C)  spleen.
D)  thymus.
E)  Peyer's patches.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Interleukins are

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A)  proteins produced by virus-infected cells that stimulate an immune response.
B)  molecules produced by white blood cells that stimulate other white blood cells,namely T cells.
C)  chemicals that enhance all lymphatic organs.
D)  proteins produced by plasma cells that stimulate the clotting of blood.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which antibody class is most prevalent in the bloodstream?

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A)  IgA
B)  IgG
C)  IgE
D)  IgM
E)  IgDF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

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A)  Produce and distribute lymphocytes.
B)  Absorb excess tissue fluid and return it to the blood stream.
C)  Absorb fats and transport them to the bloodstream.
D)  All of these are functions of the lymphatic system.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Adaptive defenses in the body takes longer to become functional,since cells must be recruited to produce specific responses against the antigens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

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A)  absorbing excess tissue fluids and returning them to the bloodstream.
B)  transporting gases,nutrients,and metabolic wastes to parts of the body which have exchange boundaries with the external environment.
C)  production,maintenance,and distribution of lymphocytes.
D)  defending the body against pathogens.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The activities of macrophages

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A)  are part of the nonspecific response against disease.
B)  stimulate lymphocytes to carry on specific immunity.
C)  stimulate phagocytic neutrophils.
D)  do none of these things.
E)  are part of the nonspecific response against disease and stimulate phagocytic neutrophils.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The first line of defense against invading microorganisms is nonspecific.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of the following symptoms can help you recognize a person who is undergoing anaphylactic shock?

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Interleukins are

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Maturation of B cells occurs in the

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All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

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Most of the lymph fluid is returned to the bloodstream through the thoracic duct to the

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The activities of macrophages

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Adaptive defenses in the body takes longer to become functional,since cells must be recruited to produce specific responses against the antigens.

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Which of the following definitions best describes the role of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP's) ?

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Which antibody class is most prevalent in the bloodstream?

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Natural killer (NK) cells that destroy virus-infected cells and cancer cells are

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The first line of defense against invading microorganisms is nonspecific.

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Innate immunity is more likely to play a role in defending the body against which of the following invaders?

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Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

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Exam 33: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of the following symptoms can help you recognize a person who is undergoing anaphylactic shock?

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Interleukins are

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Maturation of B cells occurs in the

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All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

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Most of the lymph fluid is returned to the bloodstream through the thoracic duct to the

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The activities of macrophages

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Adaptive defenses in the body takes longer to become functional,since cells must be recruited to produce specific responses against the antigens.

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Which of the following definitions best describes the role of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP's) ?

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Which antibody class is most prevalent in the bloodstream?

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Natural killer (NK) cells that destroy virus-infected cells and cancer cells are

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The first line of defense against invading microorganisms is nonspecific.

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Innate immunity is more likely to play a role in defending the body against which of the following invaders?

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Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

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