Question 1

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

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Question 2

In what way are lymphatic vessels unlike veins in the cardiovascular system?

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A)   one-way system
B)   contain valves
C)   take up excess tissue fluid
D)   dependent upon skeletal muscle contraction
E)   transport fluidF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The lymphatic system will play a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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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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) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

What is the definition of an antigen?

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A)   anything the immune system recognizes as foreign to the body
B)   a protein produced by plasma cells that attacks pathogens
C)   a type of white blood cell
D)   a part of the membrane attack complex of the complement system
E)   a form of immune deficiencyF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

What cell types are involved in the inflammatory response?

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A)   eosinophils and neutrophils
B)   eosinophils and basophils
C)   basophils and macrophages
D)   neutrophils and macrophages
E)   normal flora (bacteria mostly) F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A prion consists of

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A)   DNA only.
B)   protein only.
C)   RNA only.
D)   DNA plus protein.
E)   DNA, RNA, and protein.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

In ______ immunity the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens while in ______ immunity the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

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A)   active, neutral
B)   passive, neutral
C)   active, passive
D)   passive, active
E)   neutral, activeF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Describe the function of the thymus as it relates to the lymphatic system.

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The thymus has 2 main functions in regar...

Question 12

All bacteria are pathogens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   hay fever
B)   rheumatic fever
C)   rheumatoid arthritis
D)   systemic lupus erythematosus
E)   myasthenia gravisF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 14

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) B) and C)

Question 15

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cytotoxic T cells contain what type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens?

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A)   steroid
B)   interferon
C)   antioxidant
D)   complement
E)   perforinF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Where do T lymphocytes mature?

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

Question 18

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

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A)   cell wall
B)   capsule
C)   cell membrane
D)   cytoplasm
E)   nucleoidF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

Accepted Answer

A)   creating interferon.
B)   causing them to burst.
C)   inactivating their ribosomes.
D)   agglutinating them.
E)   destroying their nucleic acids.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a beneficial contribution of bacteria to humans?

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A)   decomposers in the environment
B)   important in the wine, cheese, and bread industry
C)   useful in biotechnology
D)   symbionts in the digestive tract
E)   disease-causing agentsF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Exam 7: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

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

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Cytotoxic T cells contain what type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens?

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

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A prion consists of

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Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

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Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by

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Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

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All bacteria are pathogens.

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Where do T lymphocytes mature?

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Cytokines assist in regulating white blood cell formation.

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In what way are lymphatic vessels unlike veins in the cardiovascular system?

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

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

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What cell types are involved in the inflammatory response?

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Which of the following is not a beneficial contribution of bacteria to humans?

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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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The lymphatic system will play a role in defending the body against pathogens and maintaining a state of homeostasis.

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In ______ immunity the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens while in ______ immunity the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen.

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What is the definition of an antigen?

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Describe the function of the thymus as it relates to the lymphatic system.

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