Immune and Lymphatic Systems
1.
All of the following organs actively FIGHT pathogens EXCEPT:
a. Cervical lymph nodes
b. Tonsils
c. Spleen
d. Thymus
e. Axillary lymph nodes
2.
T lymphocytes gain immunocompetence within the:
a. Bone marrow
b. Thyroid
c. Spleen
d. Bursa of Fabricius
e. None of the above
3.
________ secrete antibodies.
a. Helper T cells
b. Killer T cells
c. Natural killer cells
d. Viruses
e. None of the above
4.
All nucleated cells bear __________ proteins on their surface.
a. MHC 1
b. MHC 2
c. MHC 3
d. MHC 4
e. Foreign
5.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Neutrophils are typically the first WBCs to arrive at a site of infection.
b. Macrophages contain lysosomes which contain digestive enzymes.
c. Eosinophils help defend against parasitic worms.
d. Natural killer cells attack and kill virus infected cells.
e. All of the above
6.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation?
a. Pallor
b. Redness
c. Loss of function
d. Swelling
e. Heat
7.
Which of the following is NOT associated with inflammation?
a. Redness
b. Swelling
c. Decreased capillary permeability
d. Vasodilation
e. Pain
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8.
The ANP virus has infected a cell. Fragments of viral proteins will be displayed on the surface of the cell
by its ________ proteins and will activate a __________ .
a. MHC2 – Plasma cell
b. MHC1 – Plasma cell
c. MHC1 – Cytotoxic T cell
d. MHC2 – Cytotoxic T cell
e. Interferon – retroviral cell
9.
Which of the following is NOT a class of antibodies?
a. IgA
b. IgB
c. IgD
d. IgE
e. IgG
10. Which of the following are functions of the lymphatic system?
1. Removal of excess fluid from tissues
2. Absorption of fat from the digestive tract
3. Defending the body against pathogenic organisms
a. 1, 2, and 3
b. 1 and 3
c. 1 and 2
d. 2 and 3
11. Lymph is moved through lymphatic vessels because of:
a. Skeletal muscle contraction
b. Ventricular contraction
c. Flapping of the lymphatic valves
d. Pumping by the smooth muscle of the lymphatic capillaries
12. Which of the following does NOT empty into the thoracic duct?
a. Lymph from the right leg
b. Intestinal trunk
c. Left jugular trunk
d. Right subclavian trunk
13. As lymph flows through a lymph node, which of the following would it go through LAST?
a. Medullary sinus
b. Subcapsular sinus
c. Afferent lymphatic vessel
d. Cortical sinus
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14. All of the following are functions of the spleen EXCEPT:
a. Production of complement proteins
b. Removal of old RBCs from the blood
c. Storage of blood platelets
d. Fetal RBC production
15. Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Tonsils are entirely surrounded by a connective tissue capsule.
b. Tonsils contain crypts which can help trap pathogens.
c. The palatine tonsil is superior to the pharyngeal tonsil.
d. The lingual tonsils are often referred to as the adenoids
16. Most of the body's mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue can be found in the ________ tract and the
___________ tract.
a. Respiratory and digestive
b. Respiratory and reproductive
c. Gastrointestinal and urinary
d. Reproductive and urinary
17. Which of the following cells produces the fibers that form the structural framework of most lymphatic
organs?
a. Reticular cells
b. Mononuclear fibrocytes
c. Binuclear fibrocytes
d. Macrophages
18. Lymphoid follicles are usually found in all of the following EXCEPT the:
a. Distal small intestine
b. Appendix
c. Lymph node cortex
d. Tonsils
e. All of the above contain lymphoid follicles!
19. Which of the following is TRUE of lymphatic capillaries?
a. They empty into lymphatic collecting vessels.
b. They're practically impermeable to fluid and proteins.
c. They are abundant in teeth and bone.
d. They receive blood directly from venules.
20. There are typically _________ afferent lymphatic vessels entering a lymph node than there are efferent
lymphatic vessels leaving a lymph node. This causes the flow of lymph to ________ as it passes through
the lymph node.
a. More - slow down
b. More - speed up
c. Fewer - slow down
d. Fewer - speed up
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21. Both a B lymphocyte and a Helper T cell respond to antigen Q. Thus, they will probably have a similar
receptor on their surface that can bind to antigen Q.
a. The statement is TRUE.
b. The statement is FALSE
22. The IgM antibody exists as pentamer. This basically means that it consists of 5 antibodies joined together.
Thus the IgM pentamer could bind to how many antigens?
a. 200
b. 10
c. 15
d. 5
e. 20
23. What type of lymphocyte is responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?
a. B lymphocyte
b. Killer T lymphocyte
c. Macrophages
d. Antigen-presenting cells
24. Which of the following is TRUE of neutrophils?
a. They enlarge to become macrophages.
b. They account for most of the dead cells in pus.
c. They're usually the last immune cells to enter infected tissues.
d. They're considered part of the adaptive immune system.
25. The thymus of a young experimental animal was removed. There were no immediate effects, but after 1
year several changes were apparent. Which of the following is the LEAST likely result of the removal of
the thymus?
a. Increased antibody production
b. Decreased Helper T cell count
c. Decreased Cytotoxic T cell count
d. Increased likelihood of acquiring viral infections
26. Complement proteins do which of the following:
1. Activate mast cells
2. Act as chemotactants
3. Form membrane attack complexes
4. Opsonization
a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
b. 1, 2, and 4
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 2 and 4
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27. Which of the following is NOT a lymphoid organ?
a. Spleen
b. Inguinal lymph node
c. Cervical lymph node
d. Thyroid
e. Palatine tonsil
28. Which of the following is closest to the diaphragm?
a. Lingual tonsil
b. Spleen
c. Peyer's patches
d. Right lymphatic duct
29. Select the TRUE statement.
a. Lymphatic capillaries are involved in the absorption of digested sugars
b. Lymphatic vessels typically have very few valves
c. Compared to blood, lymph has a higher density of red blood cells
d. The expansion and recoil of arteries assists in causing lymph flow
e. Macrophages are NOT an example of lymphoid cells
30. Nonspecific immunity includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Lysozyme
b. Neutrophils
c. Interferon
d. Antibodies released by B lymphocytes
e. Complement
31. Which of the following does NOT refer to a tonsil?
a. Palatine
b. Pharyngeal
c. Uvula
d. Lingual
e. Adenoids
Use the following answer choices for the next 10 items.
a.
B lymphocyte
b.
T lymphocyte
c.
B and T lymphocytes
d.
Neither B nor T lymphocytes
32. Immune cells that gain immunocompetence in the bone marrow
33. Immune cells that can mature in a mediastinal lymphoid organ more prominent in the fetus than in the
adult
34. They can turn into cells that secrete IgA
35. They can turn into cells that secrete IgM
36. They’re part of the specific immune system
37. An example of these cells is the Langerhans cells of the epidermis
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38. They can release perforins and lymphotoxins
39. They contain a nucleus
40. They mediate humoral immunity
41. They mediate cellular immunity
42. Suppose Joey was exposed to antigen X for the first time, and 2 days later his blood serum contained 2 x
6
10 anti-X antibodies per milliliter. Six months later, Joey is again exposed to antigen X. 2 days after the
6
second exposure, you would expect his serum anti-X antibody concentration to be ____________ 2 x 10
per milliliter.
a. Exactly
b. Greater than
c. Less than
43. In response to B lymphocyte activation, the number of circulating plasma B cells will
__________________ and the number of circulating memory B cells will __________________
a. Increase – Increase
b. Increase – Decrease
c. Decrease – Decrease
d. Decrease – Increase
e. None of the above
44. MHC proteins:
a. Are involved in marking body cells as being “self”
b. Can be found on virtually all cells (Type I)
c. Can be found on antigen-presenting cells (Type II)
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
45. Which of the following associations is CORRECT?
a. Injection of an attenuated pathogen – Artificial active immunity
b. Antibody excretion in breast milk – Natural passive immunity
c. Injection of antibody-containing sera – Artificial passive immunity
d. Generation of memory cells against live pathogens – Natural active immunity
e. All of the above are correct
46. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a. IgA is a dimer often found in the same secretions as lysozyme
b. IgG can be involved in hemolytic disease of the newborn
c. IgM and IgG can activate complement
d. IgD can be found acting as a receptor protein on the B cell plasma membrane
e. None of the above
47. Which of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease?
a. Multiple sclerosis
b. Myasthenia gravis
c. Type I (insulin dependent) diabetes
d. Rheumatoid arthritis
e. Botulism
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48. Which of the following is NOT a function of complement?
f. Tagging antigen-antibody complexes for phagocytosis
g. Inducing inflammation via glucose release from neutrophils
h. Inducing lysis of pathogenic cells
i. Inducing histamine release from mast cells and basophils
j. None of the above
49. Which of the following would you expect to have the most well developed rough endoplasmic reticulum?
k. Memory B lymphocyte
l. Memory T lymphocyte
m. Plasma T lymphocyte
n. Plasma B lymphocyte
o. Immuno-incompetent B lymphocyte
50.
The lymphatic system:
I.
II.
III.
Plays no role in nutrient transport
Returns interstitial fluid to the vascular system
Plays an active role in immune defense
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
I, II, and III are TRUE
Only I and II are TRUE
Only II and III are TRUE
Only I and III are TRUE
I, II, and III are all FALSE
51.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following cells could be found in a lymphoid organ?
B lymphocytes
T lymphocytes
Plasma cells
Macrophages
All of the above
52.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is TRUE of lymph nodes?
There are an average of 35 lymph nodes in the human body
Lymph nodes are not surrounded by a connective tissue capsule
Lymph nodes are the only lymphoid organs with afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels
The number of living microorganisms in an efferent lymphatic vessel is always greater than the number of
living microorganisms in an afferent lymphatic vessel
None of the above
53.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The spleen:
Is the only lymphoid organ in the abdominal cavity
Is involved in mineral storage and red blood cell destruction
Is served by the splenic artery, which is a branch of inferior mesenteric artery
Contains primarily white pulp which is involved in red blood cell synthesis
Is the smallest of the lymphoid organs
54.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Surgical excision of the thymus would be most detrimental to a(n):
18yo male
18yo female
34yo male
65yo male
2yo male
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55.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is TRUE of the tonsils?
The smallest tonsils are the pterygoid tonsils
The lingual tonsils are located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx
The pharyngeal tonsils are referred to as the adenoids
The palatine tonsils are the least often infected
None of the above
56.
Which of the following would deal with an extracellular pathogen in the lymph?
a. B cells and natural killer cells
b. B cells and antibodies
c. Killer T cells only
d. Macrophages only
e. Helper T cells only
57.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Natural killer cells primarily deal with extracellular non-viral pathogens.
b. Interferons are released from cells that are infected by bacteria.
c. Most phagocytes are derived from lymphocytes
d. The high pH of sweat is detrimental to bacteria
e. None of the above
58.
Which of the following is NOT a function of activated complement?
a. Opsonization
b. Costimulation of helper B cells
c. Stimulation of histamine release by basophils
d. Formation of a membrane attack complex
e. Causing lysis of bacterial cells
59.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of fever?
a. It affects mineral storage by the liver or spleen
b. Is caused by pyrogens that act on the hypothalamus
c. Can be caused by increased interleukin-1 release
d. Causes the individual’s metabolic rate to decrease
e. 2 of the above
60.
Which of the following is NOT a function of antibodies?
a. Agglutination of cells bearing foreign antigens
b. Production of cytotoxic chemicals such as lymphotoxins and capillary lysozyme
c. Opsonization
d. Activation of complement
e. Neutralization of toxins
61.
Assume you found a significant number of an antibody type within an individual’s saliva. You would
expect each of the antibody molecules to be able to bind to ______ antigens.
a. 12
b. 4
c. 16
d. 8
6
e. 3 x 10
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62.
Put the following items in correct sequential order.
1.
B cell binds and endocytoses its specific antigen
2.
B cells differentiate into plasma and memory B cells
3.
Helper T cell releases cytokines that activate the B cell
4.
Plasma antibody levels rise
5.
B cell presents the antigen/MHCII complex
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1,4,5,3,2
1,5,3,2,4
1,3,2,5,4
1,5,2,3,4
1,3,5,2,4
63.
Anti-A and anti-B antibodies do not attack fetal red blood cells because:
a. IgG antibodies activate complement
b. IgM molecules are physically large pentamer structures
c. Antibodies are not produced during pregnancy
d. IgG antibodies cannot cross the placenta
e. Both A and D are correct
64.
Which of the following associations is INCORRECT?
a. Helper T cells – regulate cell-mediated immunity
b. Killer T cells – destroy virus-infected cells
c. Red blood cells – contain hemoglobin and display MHC class I receptors
d. Killer T cells – destroy cancer cells
e. Plasma cells – secrete proteins
65.
Julio just caught the dreaded Akoloko virus. Since Chester has already had the Akoloko virus, he offers to
donate some of his memory T cells to Julio to help combat the disease.
a. This idea would work because the memory cells would mount a swift campaign against the virus
since they’ve been exposed to it before
b. This would work and is an example of natural active immunity
c. This would not work because there are no such thing as memory T cells
d. This would not work because Julio would consider Chester’s T cells as foreign
e. Both A and B are correct
66.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fever
Can be caused by the release of anti-pyretic chemicals from reticular monocytes
Causes a decrease in the body’s metabolic rate by increasing anaphylaxis
Causes the liver and spleen to sequester minerals that are necessary for bacterial growth
Is caused by a resetting of the body’s “thermostat” which is the located in the ventromedial nucleus of the
thalamus
None of the above
67.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Interferons:
Are nucleic acids released by virally infected cells
Are considered part of the specific immune system because they are released in response to viral infection
Cause cells to produce a molecule that interferes with viral protein synthesis
Are released by an infected cell so that all viruses within it will be destroyed
None of the above
68.
Complement:
a. When activated will cause a decrease in histamine secretion from basophils and mast cells
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b.
c.
d.
e.
69.
When activated can cause bacterial lysis
Can only be activated by antigen-antibody complexes
All of the above
None of the above
Chemicals released in response to tissue injury can:
i. Increase the number of circulating white blood cells
ii. Cause local vasodilation
iii. Act as chemotactic factors that attract neutrophils to the site of injury
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
I, II, and III are correct
Only I and II are correct
Only I and III are correct
Only II and III are correct
Only II is correct
70.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Natural killer cells:
Are an integral component of the body’s specific immune defense against viruses
Release chemicals that increase the rate of bacterial fission
Can be considered fixed macrophages
Lack nuclei
Release perforins
71.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
Neutrophils are capable of phagocytosis
A phagosome is cellular organelle that contains high concentrations of digestive enzymes
Pseudopods are used to envelop a bacterium during phagocytosis
Langerhans cells are found within keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and are free macrophages
Kupffer cells of the liver are an example of fixed macrophages
72.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following does NOT help provide protection from pathogens?
The acidity of the stomach interior
Proteases found within the lumen of the stomach
Commensal bacteria found within the gut
Lysozyme
The high pH of sweat
73.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
The palatine tonsils are found in the posterior oral cavity
The lingual tonsils are found on the tongue
The pharyngeal tonsils are found in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx
The pharyngeal tonsils are referred to as the adenoids when they are inflamed
None of the above
74.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The thymus:
Secretes hormones that promote the maturation of B lymphocytes
Functions predominantly in fighting antigens
Is not present in an infant
Is superior to the diaphragm and often contains adipose tissue in adults
None of the above
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75.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The spleen:
Functions mainly in the removal/destruction of aged or defective red blood cells
Cannot be considered a lymphoid organ since it does not filter lymph
Is located within the left anterior portion of the thoracic cavity
Consists primarily of white pulp which contains a few small islands of red pulp
Both A and D are correct
76.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
The thymus and the thyroid are both lymphoid organs
Lymph nodes are the only lymphoid organs that contain lymphocytes
All lymphoid organs contain both efferent and afferent lymphatic vessels
Peyer’s patches are found within the distal small intestine
None of the above
77.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is TRUE of lymph nodes?
They contain more efferent than afferent lymphatic vessels
They are surrounded by a capsule made of fibrous epithelial tissue
They contain mostly T lymphocytes in their superficial cortex
They function as filters of lymph
More than one of the above is TRUE
78.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is TRUE of lymph nodes?
There are less than 50 of them in the average adult
None are found in the inguinal region
They do NOT contain macrophages
Their stroma contains reticular fibers
None of the above
79.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Plasma cells:
Are NOT found in lymphoid organs
Secrete histamine only
Secrete heparin and histamine
Secrete antibodies
None of the above
80.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Lymph is returned to the vascular system:
At the azygos vein only
At the superior vena cava and the azygos vein
At the junction of the subclavian artery and internal jugular artery
Only when the body is in a horizontal position
None of the above
81.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is TRUE of lymphatic capillaries?
They are not found in bone, teeth, or the small intestine
They can assist in nutrient transport
They are relatively impermeable to water
They are open on both ends
None of the above
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82.
Which of the following is TRUE of antigens?
a. They are secreted by plasma cells
b. They only react with B lymphocytes
c. They cause the production of non-specific antibodies, i.e., antibodies that can bond up to 1000
different types of antigens
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
83.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Antigen challenge occurs primarily in the spleen and the liver
b. During clonal selection, more plasma cells are produced than memory cells
c. Langerhans cells and macrophages are both examples of antigen-presenting cells
d. Naïve B cells gain immunocompetence in the thymus
e. 2 of the above are TRUE
84.
A decrease in the body’s Helper T cell count would:
I.
Not impair clonal selection of B lymphocytes
II.
Decrease the body’s ability to fight viral infections
III.
Increase the body’s ability to produce activated T8 cells
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
I, II, and III are all correct
Only I and II are correct
Only II is correct
Only I is correct
Only II and III are correct
85.
Immunity:
a. Can be the result of a bacterial or viral infection
b. Can be a result of IgA antibodies passed to an infant via breast milk
c. Can be due to vaccination
d. All of the above
e. 2 of the above
86.
Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?
st
a. IgM  1 antibody class typically released by plasma cells
b. IgD  binds to mast cells and basophils and causes histamine release
c. IgG  able to activate complement
d. IgA  found in saliva and tears
e. None of the above
87.
Antibodies can cause:
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Neutralization of bacterial exotoxins
Precipitation of intracellular antigens
Histamine release and a ensuing decrease in inflammation
Agglutination of cell bound antigens
I, II, III, and IV are all correct
Only I, III, and IV are correct
Only II, III, and IV are correct
Only I and II are correct
Only I and IV are correct
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88.
T cells:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Primarily respond to free antigens floating in plasma or lymph
Can target cancerous cells and cells of transplanted tissue
Can react to exogenous but not endogenous antigens
All of the above
None of the above
89.
The presence of a virus inside an intestinal epithelial cell would most likely be detected by:
a. A T8 cell interacting with a class I MHC protein and an attached fragment of viral protein
b. A T8 cell interacting with a class II MHC protein and an exogenous antigen
c. A T4 cell interacting with a class I MHC protein and an attached fragment of viral protein
d. A T4 cell interacting with a class II MHC protein and an endogenous antigen
e. None of the above
90.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a. T helper cells promote B and T cell proliferation as well as the recruitment of neutrophils and
macrophages
b. T killer cells release perforins which can cause cell lysis
c. Antigen binding is the only event that must occur for T cells to be activated
d. T suppressor cells increase the activity of cytotoxic T cells and natural killer cells
e. None of the above
91.
Proteins on the surface of mitral valve cells resemble proteins on the surface of the bacterium
staphylococcus aureus. This:
a. Is beneficial because it will help increase the body’s anti-bacterial defenses
b. Can result in the production of antibodies that target mitral valve cells
c. Is an example of cell-mediated immunity
d. Is an example of passive artificial humoral immunity
e. None of the above
92.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The lymphatic system is composed of all of the following EXCEPT:
Lymphatic vessels
Thyroid gland
Spleen
Lymph nodes
Lymph
93.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The majority of the lymph returns to the venous circulation by way of:
Right lymphatic duct
Thoracic duct
Cisterna chyli
Dural sinus
None of the above
94.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
___________ are clusters of lymphatic nodules located beneath the epithelial lining of the small intestine.
Tonsils
Adenoids
Immune complexes
Peyer’s patches
Red pulp
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95.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
All of the various macrophages are derived from:
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
96.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The cells responsible for the production of circulating antibodies are the:
T lymphocytes
NK cells
Plasma cells
Mast cells
None of the above
97.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Stem cells that will form both B lymphocytes and Natural Killer cells are found primarily in the:
Liver
Spleen
Thymus
Adrenals
Bone marrow
98.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The cell that dominates in the cortical region of a lymph node is the:
B lymphocyte
T lymphocyte
Plasma cell
NK cell
Nodule cell
99.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of activation of the complement system?
Enhancement of phagocytosis
Increased release of histamine by basophils
Formation of a membrane attack complex
Opsonization
None of the above
100.
Histamine increases blood flow and vascular permeability. This would account for all of the following
changes that occur during inflammation EXCEPT:
Redness of the inflamed tissue
Increased number of phagocytes being attracted to the tissue
Heat of the inflamed tissue
Increased formation of interstitial fluid at the site of injury
Both A and C
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
101.
A sample of Ralph’s blood shows a high concentration of pyrogens. This would indicate that Ralph:
a. Has hypotension
b. Is producing T lymphocytes
c. Has a sore throat
d. Is running a fever
e. Has swollen lymph nodes
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102.
Lymphatic capillaries are:
a. More permeable than blood capillaries
b. Less permeable than blood capillaries
c. Equally permeable to blood capillaries
d. Completely impermeable
103.
When lymphatic vessels are blocked due to tumors, the result is:
a. Shrinkage of tissues distal to the blockage due to inadequate delivery of lymph
b. Severe localized edema distal to the blockage
c. Increased pressure in the lymphatics proximal to the blockage
d. Abnormally high lymph drainage from the distal region
e. Severe localized edema proximal to the blockage
104.
Functions of the spleen include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Removal of old or defective RBCs from the blood
b. Trapping bacteria within epithelia lined crypts
c. Storage of blood platelets
d. Storage of iron
e. 2 of the above
105.
Functions of the lymphatic system include:
a. Transport of excess tissue fluid to the blood vascular system
b. Transport of red blood cells to the blood vascular system
c. Maintenance of blood pressure within the venous circulation
d. Excretion of excess dietary fat
e. None of the above
106.
The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the:
a. Pharyngeal tonsils
b. Adenoids
c. Palatine tonsils
d. Labial tonsils
e. None of the above
107.
Which of the following is NOT a normal component of lymph?
a. Water
b. Plasma proteins
c. Ions
d. Red blood cells
e. Leukocytes
108.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The process whereby neutrophils and other white blood cells are attracted to an inflammatory site is
called:
Margination
Chemotaxis
Diapedesis
Chemotaxis
Phagocytosis
109.
Cancer cells may be destroyed without any action of the specific immune system.
a. The above statement is TRUE
b. The above statement is FALSE
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110.
The fact that living bacteria populate our skin:
a. Is always detrimental to homeostasis
b. Helps prevent infection as our resident bacteria compete with pathogenic bacteria
c. Proves that the low pH of the stomach is bacteriostatic
d. Proves that the high pH of the stomach is bacteriostatic
e. None of the above
111.
Interferons:
a. Are virus specific, such that an interferon produced against one virus could not protect cells against another
virus
b. Act by increasing the rate of cell division
c. Interfere within intracellular viral multiplication
d. Cannot be considered part of the immune system since they do not provide protection from bacteria
e. None of the above
112.
Saliva and lacrimal fluid both contain:
a. Lysosomes, bactericidal organelles
b. Peroxisomes, bactericidal organelles
c. Lysozyme, a bactericidal enzyme
d. Peroxizyme, a bactericidal enzyme
e. Both A and B are correct
113.
Which of the following plays NO ROLE in phagocytosis?
a. Pseudopods
b. Monocytes
c. Phagosomes
d. Phagolysosomes
e. None of the above
114.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Certain complement molecules called C3b coat the surface of a bacterium and roughen its surface,
enabling macrophages and neutrophils to phagocytize the organism. This phenomenon would most likely
be termed:
Autolysis
Catalysis
Antibody-mediated phagocytosis
Opsonization
Both A and C are correct
115.
Lymphatic capillaries do NOT play a role in nutrient absorption and delivery.
a. The above statement is TRUE
b. The above statement is FALSE
116.
Damaged tissues release vasodilators as well as chemicals that induce leukopenia.
a. The above statement is TRUE
b. The above statement is FALSE
117.
Fever:
a. Is a higher than normal body temperature that is always dangerous
b. Decreases the body’s metabolic rate so as to conserve energy
c. Is caused by the resetting of the body’s hypothalamic thermostat
d. Causes the liver to release copious amounts of iron, which inhibits bacterial reproduction and enzyme
synthesis
e. Is a higher than normal body temperature that is never dangerous
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118. Immunity that results from antibodies that pass the placenta from mother to fetus is
called__________________ immunity.
a. Active
b. Natural passive
c. Artificial passive
d. Auto
e. Inconsequential
119. Suppressor T cells act to:
a. Suppress antigens.
b. Limit the degree of memory in memory T cells.
c. Limit antigen proliferation.
d. Depress the responses of other T cells and B cells.
e. Produce antibodies involved in autoimmunity
120. Immunoglobulins that attach to mast cells and basophils and are involved in allergic reactions are:
a. IgA.
b. IgD.
c. IgE.
d. IgG.
e. IgM
121. Immunoglobulins that are found on the surface of B cells and may play a role in regulation of the humoral
immune response are:
a. IgA.
b. IgD.
c. IgE.
d. IgG.
e. IgM
122. The binding of an antigen to an antibody can result in:
a. Neutralization of the antigen.
b. Agglutination or precipitation.
c. Complement activation and opsonization.
d. A and B only.
e. All of the above
123. When an antigen is bound to a Class I MHC molecule, it can stimulate a:
a. B cell
b. Plasma cell
c. Helper T cell
d. Cytotoxic T cell
e. NK cell
124. Helper T cells do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Promote B-cell division, plasma cell maturation, and antibody production.
b. Encode the antigenic genetic information for use during future exposures to the antigen.
c. Stimulate T-cell divisions that produce memory T cells and accelerate maturation of cytotoxic T
cells.
d. Attract and stimulate the activity of NK cells.
e. Enhance nonspecific defenses.
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125. The following are steps in the cell-mediated immune response.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Several cycles of mitosis occur
Antigen is engulfed and presented by a macrophage
Cytotoxic T cells migrate to focus of infection
Differentiated T cells with specific receptors recognize the antigen
Cytotoxic T cells release perforin and/or lymphotoxin
The correct sequence for these steps is:
a. 4, 1, 5, 3, 2
b. 2, 4, 1, 5, 3,
c. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3,
d. 3, 2, 4, 1, 5,
e. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
126. The only antibodies that normally cross the placenta are:
a. IgA.
b. IgD.
c. IgE.
d. IgG.
e. IgM
127. In an experimental situation, a virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies
for the viral antigen. These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a
human to help deal with the same viral disease. This would be an example of:
a. Innate immunity.
b. Active immunization.
c. Passive immunization.
d. Natural immunity.
e. Autoimmunity.
128. A decrease in which population of lymphocytes would impair all aspects of an immune response?
a. Cytotoxic T cells
b. Helper T cells
c. Suppressor T cells
d. B cells
e. Plasma cells
129. A fluid sample contains a large amount of IgA type antibody. This fluid is probably:
a. Blood.
b. Lymph
c. Serum
d. Tears.
e. Intracellular.
130. Which of the following is characteristic of antibodies?
a. Carbohydrate structure
b. Composed of heavy and light polypeptide chains
c. 3 antigen binding sites per antibody monomer
d. Incapable of being transferred from one individual to another
e. Both C and D are correct
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131. In clonal selection of B cells, which of the following is responsible for determining which cells eventually
become cloned?
a. Antigen
b. Lymphocyte
c. Antibody
d. Macrophage
e. IgA
132. The only T cell population that can directly attack and kill other cells are the:
a. Suppressor cells
b. Helper cells
c. CD4 cells
d. Cytotoxic cells
e. Plasma cells
133. Helper T cells:
a. Bind tightly to target cells and release perforins as well as tumor necrosis factor
b. Often function to decrease the immune response
c. Perform one function only; they release B234 proteins
d. Are often involved in clonal selection of B lymphocytes
e. 3 of the above are correct
134. The primary immune response:
a. Occurs more rapidly and is stronger than the secondary immune response
b. Occurs only when memory cells are stimulated
c. Is another name for immunological memory
d. Has a lag period where B cells proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells
e. None of the above
135. Which of the following is TRUE?
a. There are more erythrocytes found in lymph vessels than in blood vessels
b. Lymphatic capillaries are typically less permeable than blood capillaries
c. Most lymphatic capillaries are found in bone tissue and nervous tissue
d. Lymphatic capillaries called lacteals may contain digested fats
e. Lymphatic vessels resemble veins but they lack valves
136. Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Lymph drains into the vascular system at the right atrium
b. Lymph from the left leg will eventually enter the thoracic duct
c. Lymph from the right leg will eventually enter the right lymphatic duct
d. Lymphatic vessels lack epithelial tissue and muscle tissue
e. More than one of the above
137. Which of the following associations is INCORRECT?
a. B lymphocytes – differentiate into plasma cells
b. T lymphocytes – can kill virus-infected cells
c. Macrophages – contain MHC class II proteins
d. Reticular cells – produce reticular fibers
e. None of the above
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138. Lymphoid tissue:
a. Is often found beneath mucous membranes
b. Is a tissue that lacks cells
c. Is NOT found within the digestive tract
d. Usually functions to promote bacterial and viral replication
e. 2 of the above
139. Lymph nodes:
a. Are only found in the cervical, inguinal, and axillary regions
b. Are NOT surrounded by a connective tissue capsule
c. Have a cortex that will contain B lymphocytes
d. Typically have more efferent lymph vessels than afferent lymph vessels
e. All of the above
140. The spleen:
i. Is superior to all of the external intercostals
ii. Plays a role in RBC recycling
iii. Stores platelets and iron
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
i, ii, and iii
i and ii
i and iii
ii and iii
ii only
141. A lack of a functioning thymus:
a. Would prevent B cell production
b. Would prevent B cell maturation
c. Would have a detrimental effect on the humoral immune system
d. Would affect T cell production, but would not affect T cell maturation
e. All of the above
142. Which of the following is TRUE of the tonsils?
a. All are superior to the soft palate
b. None are superior to the oropharynx
c. The lingual tonsil is the largest and the most often infected
d. Tonsils contain follicles overlain by epithelial crypts
e. 2 of the above
143. Which of the following makes skin an excellent barrier to pathogens?
a. Presence of sweat
b. Presence of sebum
c. Presence of keratin
d. The fact that it is multi-layered
e. All of the above
144. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. Secretions such as saliva contain lysozyme, an anti-bacterial chemical
b. The stomach’s low pH helps destroy pathogens
c. Interferon is produced by certain virus-infected cells
d. Macrophages in the liver and in the skin are derived from monocytes
e. Natural killer cells destroy virus-infected cells as part of the specific immune response
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145. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the complement system?
a. Complement proteins are produced by the liver
b. Inactive complement proteins are always found in the plasma
c. Activated complement proteins bind to bacteria and thus decrease the likelihood of them being
phagocytosed
d. Activated complement can cause cell lysis
e. Activated complement can cause an increase in local histamine release
146. Which of the following is involved in natural passive immunity?
a. Vaccination
b. Injection of human antibodies into an individual
c. Injection of rabbit antibodies into an individual
d. Excretion of antibodies into breast milk
e. Producing memory cells in response to infection with a live virus
147. The specificity of T and B lymphocytes is determined by:
a. Their surface receptors
b. Their nuclear receptors
c. Their mitochondria
d. All of the above
e. 2 of the above
148. Class I MHC proteins:
a. Are found on all blood cells
b. Display protein fragments on a cell’s surface
c. Are only involved in bacterial infections
d. Are not found on macrophages
e. Are recognized primarily by Helper T cells
149. In order for a naïve T cell to be activated:
a. It must be immunocompetent
b. It must recognize a specific antigen
c. It must recognize an MHC protein
d. It must be “costimulated”
e. All of the above
150. Killer T cells:
I.
II.
III.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Are produced in red bone marrow
Destroy virus-infected cells
Destroy cancerous cells
I and II only
I and III only
II only
I, II, and III
II and III only
151. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of Helper T cells?
a. They play a role in B cell activation
b. They can stimulate neutrophils
c. They can stimulate natural killer cells
d. They are destroyed by the HIV virus
e. All of the above are TRUE
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152. Antibodies:
a. Are produced by plasma cells and helper T cells
b. Are nonspecific
c. Contain a single antigen binding site
d. Can neutralize bacterial toxins
e. 2 of the above
153. Antibodies can cause:
a. Agglutination by linking cellular antigens
b. Precipitation by linking soluble antigens
c. Lysis by activating complement which can then form a membrane attack complex
d. All of the above
e. 2 of the above
154.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
155.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
156.
In a disorder known as congenital thymic aplasia, the thymus fails to develop. Which of the following
would be the most likely consequence of this disorder?
An elevated number of mature helper T cells in the body.
A lack of functioning immunocompetent T lymphocytes
An inability to regulate stroke volume in response to changes in blood pressure.
An enhanced ability to fight infection.
An elevated number of lymph nodes in the lumen of the proximal esophagus.
Which of the following signs of inflammation are primarily caused by increased local blood flow and
increased local capillary permeability?
Redness
Heat
Swelling
All of the above
Only 2 of the above
Which of the following is a normal constituent of plasma, lymph, and interstitial fluid?
1.
Water
2.
Proteins
3.
Red blood cells
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1, 2, and 3
1 only
2 only
1 and 2
1 and 3
157.
Which of the following would you expect to be present in greatest amounts in the mucus of the
respiratory tract?
Lymph nodes
IgA antibodies
Red blood cells
IgD antibodies
Immunoincompetent T lymphocytes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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158.
th
Below is a graph showing John Doe’s immune response to antigen Q on March 7 , 1999.
Plasma antibody
concentration
Time (days)
Which of the following graphs most likely represents John Doe’s response to antigen Q on
st
December 1 , 1998, when he was exposed to the antigen for the first time?
A
C
B
D
159.
Activated complement:
a. Enhances phagocytosis.
b. Promotes lysis of bacterial cells.
c. Stimulates basophils and mast cells to release histamine.
d. Acts as an opsonin.
e. All of the above
160.
The only antibody that could attack the Rh complexes on fetal red blood cells is the:
a. IgG antibody
b. IgA antibody
c. IgE antibody
d. IgM antibody
e. IgD antibody
161.
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus destroys Helper T cells. This will:
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1.
2.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Increase the efficiency of the body’s cell-mediated immune response.
Decrease the efficiency of the body’s humoral immune response.
Have no effect on the nonspecific immune response.
1, 2, and 3
1 only
2 only
1 and 3
2 and 3
162.
Which of the following associations is CORRECT?
a. Injection of a weakened pathogen – Artificial active immunity
b. Antibody excretion in breast milk – Natural passive immunity
c. Injection of antibody-containing sera – Artificial passive immunity
d. Generation of memory cells against live pathogens – Natural active immunity
e. All of the above are correct
163.
__________ released from basophils and mast cells causes ___________.
a. Histamine; vasoconstriction
b. Histamine; vasodilation
c. Nitrous oxide; vasodilation
d. Prostaglandin; vasoconstriction
e. Leukocytosis-inducing factor; hyperemia
164.
Which of the following are NOT part of the nonspecific immune system?
a. Complement and interferon
b. Skin and mucous membranes
c. Fixed macrophages and lysozyme
d. IgA and IgG
e. Natural killer cells and fever
165.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Killer T cells can destroy virus-infected cells by releasing perforins.
b. Substances that can provoke an immune response are called kinins.
c. Antibodies are produced primarily by Suppressor T cells.
d. Class I MHC proteins are found only on antigen-presenting cells.
e. Class I MHC proteins are found on red and white blood cells.
166.
A cell that has been infected with a virus will:
a. Release antibodies.
b. Display viral protein fragments along with a MHC I protein
c. Display viral protein fragments along with a MHC II protein
d. Always release lysozyme and complement proteins
e. None of the above
167.
When the body fails to differentiate between self and foreign antigens:
a. Acquired immunodeficiency is the result.
b. It is because the body lacks T cells.
c. Autoimmune disease results
d. It is because the body contains too many neutrophils.
e. The body’s nucleated cells will stop all protein production.
168.
The manner in which an antigen-antibody complex is eliminated is determined by the particular:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Binding sites on the antibody’s variable regions
Binding sites on the antibody’s constant regions
Binding sites on the antigen’s variable regions
Binding sites on the antigen’s constant regions
169.
Lymph normally would NOT contain:
a. Proteins
b. WBCs
c. Water
d. RBCs
e. Bacteria
170.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. There are no “lymphatic arteries”
b. Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries
c. Lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries are found in bone and teeth.
d. Lymphatic capillaries called lacteals are involved in fat absorption.
e. Lymphatic vessels contain valves.
171.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Lymphatic vessels pass through lymph nodes.
b. There are only 2 lymphatic ducts.
c. The thoracic duct begins as the cisterna chyli
d. Blockage of the right lymphatic duct could cause the right arm to swell.
e. All of the above
172.
An inability to move lymph could result in edema.
a. The above statement is TRUE
b. The above statement is FALSE
173.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Plasma cells secrete antibodies
b. Dendritic cells assist in activating the immune response
c. Diffuse lymphatic tissue is rare in the mucous lining of the digestive tract
d. All of the above
e. 2 of the above
174.
Which of the following is NOT a lymphoid organ?
a. Thymus
b. Thyroid
c. Pancreas
d. Lymph node
e. 2 of the above
175.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. There are 100’s of lymph nodes within the body.
b. Each lymph node is surrounded by a dense connective tissue capsule.
c. Reticular fibers help support lymphocytes and macrophages within a lymph node.
d. The lymph node cortex primarily contains B lymphocytes
e. There are fewer afferent lymphatic vessels than efferent lymphatic vessels
176.
Which of the tonsils is the most superior?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
177.
Palatine
Labial
Pharyngeal
Lingual
Choroidal
Peyer’s patches are found in the:
a. Proximal stomach
b. Distal small intestine
c. Liver
d. Pancreas
e. Rectum
178.
Which of the following is TRUE of the tonsils?
a. The most superior are the palatine tonsils.
b. The lingual tonsils are often referred to as the adenoids.
c. Tonsils are totally covered by a connective tissue capsule.
d. The structure of tonsils facilitates exposure to bacteria for the purpose of building immunological memory.
e. 2 of the above.
179.
Which of the following is TRUE of the thymus?
a. Surgical removal of the thymus from a 3 month old child could affect B lymphocyte development, but NOT T
lymphocyte development.
b. An adult thymus will contain more adipocytes than the thymus of a 13yr old.
c. The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that directly fights pathogens.
d. The thymus is located anterior to the sternum and inferior to the diaphragm.
e. The thymus is the only example of diffuse lymphatic tissue in the thoracic cavity.
180.
Which of the following is TRUE of the spleen?
a. The spleen is located in the lower right hand quadrant of the abdominal cavity.
b. The spleen consists primarily of white pulp, which functions in RBC recycling.
c. The spleen is the only lymphoid organ that entirely lacks white blood cells.
d. If the spleen is surgically removed, many of its blood cleansing functions can be taken over by the liver.
e. The spleen is the only lymphoid organ that contains both afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels.
181.
The majority of the body’s lymph drains from the:
a. Right lymphatic duct into the right subclavian vein
b. Left lymphatic duct into the left subclavian artery
c. Thoracic duct into the right subclavian vein
d. Cisterna chyli into the abdominal vena cava
e. Right lymphatic duct into the thoracic duct
182.
Which of the following cells is correctly matched with its function?
a. Macrophages – perform phagocytosis
b. Plasma cells – secrete antibodies
c. Reticular cells – activate the immune system in response to infection
d. All of the above
e. Two of the above
183.
Which of the following is NOT a lymphoid organ?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Thyroid
Thymus
Pancreas
Palatine tonsil
2 of the above
184.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Inflammation is a specific immune response.
b. Saliva contains antibacterial chemicals.
c. The CNS lacks phagocytic cells.
d. A phagosome is an organelle that contains digestive enzymes and is found in all cells.
e. Complement proteins are primarily made by the red bone marrow.
185.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Activated complement can cause bacterial cell lysis.
b. An inflamed area appears red because of decreased local blood flow.
c. During a fever, the liver and spleen release prodigious amounts of zinc into the plasma.
d. T lymphocytes are made in the thymus but they mature in the red bone marrow.
e. 2 of the above
186.
Which of the following could play a role in destroying a foreign antigen in the plasma?
I.
Antibodies
II.
Immunoglobulins
III.
Plasma cells
IV.
Helper T cells
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
I, II, III, and IV
I, II, and III only
I, III, and IV only
I, II, and IV only
I and III only
187.
Which of the following is most related to artificial active immunity?
a. Transfer of IgG antibodies from mother to fetus across the placenta.
b. Production of memory lymphocytes in response to an infection with the bacterium,
Streptococcus mutans.
c. Transfer of IgA antibodies from mother to infant via breast milk.
d. Production of memory lymphocytes in response to the Variola virus, which was deliberately
injected into the body.
e. None of the above are related to active artificial immunity.
188.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of antibodies?
a. They are synthesized by plasma cells.
b. They are involved in humoral immunity.
c. They are shaped like the letter Y.
d. They are specific for antigens.
e. There are four major classes.
189.
If a virus invaded a muscle cell, that muscle cell would:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Display fragments of viral proteins on its MHC I protein.
Display fragments of viral proteins on its MHC II protein.
Begin making viral proteins and nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA).
Release activated complement.
Both A and C are correct.
190.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. Sebum is bactericidal.
b. Free macrophages are derived from monocytes.
c. A lysozyme is an organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
d. Pathogens are disease-causing organisms.
e. Keratin is resistant to bacterial enzymes.
191.
Which of the following cells destroys body cells that have been infected by a virus?
a. Monocytes
b. Natural killer cells
c. B lymphocytes
d. Eosinophils
e. Alveolar macrophages
192.
Interferon:
a. Is produced by cells in response to high plasma levels of pyrogens.
b. Is made only by the cells of the thymus.
c. Actively kills bacteria and viruses.
d. Helps to prevent viral replication.
e. None of the above.
193.
Which of the following is NOT a possible result of activated complement?
a. Formation of a membrane attack complex.
b. Lysis of bacterial cells.
c. Opsonization.
d. Inflammation.
e. All of the above are possible results of complement activation.
194.
Serious chronic inflammation may result in the formation of:
a. Pyrogens
b. Pus
c. Mucus
d. Cilia
e. Interferon
195.
Which of the following does NOT occur during a fever?
a. WBC function is increased.
b. Bacterial metabolism is impaired.
c. Plasma zinc levels rise.
d. Plasma iron levels fall.
e. Body temperature rises.
196.
Which of the following common signs of inflammation could be caused by increased local blood flow?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Pain
Swelling
Heat
Redness
All of the above
197.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Palatine tonsils are located on the anterior edge of the nasal cavity.
b. The lingual tonsils contain no lymphocytes at all.
c. The pharyngeal tonsils are sometimes referred to as the adenoids.
d. The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ in the thoracic cavity.
e. The thymus is the site of B lymphocyte production and maturation.
198.
The major function of the ____________ is blood “cleansing.”
a. Thymus
b. Spleen
c. Peyer’s patches
d. Lymph nodes
e. Cortex
199.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. The majority of the spleen is composed of white pulp, lymphocytes suspended on reticular fibers.
b. The cortex of a lymph node is packed with lymphoid follicles.
c. Large superficial clusters of lymph nodes are found in the axillary, cervical, and inguinal regions.
d. Lymphoid organs are characterized by a connective tissue capsule.
e. Diffuse lymphatic tissue is prominent within mucous membranes.
200.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The cells that produce the connective tissue framework of most lymphoid organs are the
______________.
Endothelial cells
Fibrocytes
Histiocytes
Reticular cells
None of the above
201.
The specialized lymphatic capillaries found in the intestinal villi are known as:
a. Entrails
b. Lymphoids
c. Lacteals
d. Thymosins
e. None of the above
202.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Lymphatic capillaries are present in both teeth and bone.
b. Blood capillaries are more permeable than lymphatic capillaries.
c. There are fewer valves found in arteries than found in lymphatic vessels.
d. Lymph from the right leg will empty into the right subclavian vein.
e. Lymph from the left leg will empty into the right subclavian vein.
203.
Which of the following is TRUE?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
There are usually more proteins in lymph than in plasma.
Lymphatic capillaries in the kidneys are known as lacteals.
The thoracic duct will receive lymph that was formed in the right kidney.
Lymph empties into the vascular system near the beginning of the subclavian arteries.
Differentiated T lymphocytes are referred to as plasma cells.
204.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Reticular cells are an example of an antibody-secreting leukocyte.
b. Diffuse lymphatic tissue is prominent within mucous membranes.
c. Lymphoid follicles are usually surrounded by a connective tissue capsule.
d. Several regions of the body lack lymph nodes, including the axillary, cervical, and lumbar areas.
e. There are typically more efferent lymphatic vessels than afferent lymphatic vessels associated
with a lymph node.
205.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. The spleen is located on the left side of the abdominal cavity just superior to the diaphragm.
b. The primary function of the spleen is erythropoiesis.
c. The majority of the spleen consists of white pulp.
d. Surgical removal of the thymus would be more detrimental to a 35yo than to a 5yo.
e. The pharyngeal tonsils are found in the posterior nasopharynx.
206.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Activated complement proteins are involved in opsonization.
b. Sweat and sebum typically promote bacterial reproduction.
c. Phagocytosis is only performed by macrophages.
d. Interferon acts to inhibit cellular production of viral proteins.
e. More than one of the above
207.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. The body’s “thermostat” is located in the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
b. A rise in body temperature would accelerate bacterial metabolism.
c. The passage of antibodies from mother to fetus is an example of natural active immunity.
d. Injection of antibodies is an example of artificial active immunity.
e. None of the above
208.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. T lymphocytes acquire immunocompetence in the thymus.
b. All T lymphocytes will display the same surface receptors.
c. All nucleated cells contain class II MHC proteins on their surface.
d. Helper T cells are also referred to as CD8 cells.
e. More than one of the above.
209.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Killer T cells release perforins to kill infected cells.
b. Helper T cells release cytokines that can affect the activity of other immune cells.
c. Each antibody typically contains 2 antigen binding sites.
d. IgA antibodies are often found in bodily secretions.
e. All of the above
210.
Lymphatic capillaries:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Are less permeable than blood capillaries.
Are found primarily in bone and teeth.
Play a role in fat absorption in the intestines.
Contain 33% fewer RBCs compared to blood capillaries.
211.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Lymphatic vessels lack valves.
b. An increase in skeletal muscle activity will increase lymph flow.
c. The thoracic duct drains both the right arm and the right leg.
d. The thoracic duct drains both the right and left arms.
e. The right lymphatic duct begins as an enlarged sac called the cisterna chyli.
212.
Which of the following is an INCORRECT match?
a. Reticular cells  produce reticular fibers
b. Dendritic cells  help activate the immune response
c. B lymphocytes  differentiate into plasma cells
d. Natural killer cells  secrete antibodies
e. Macrophages  contain lysosomes
213.
Lymph nodes:
a. Typically have more efferent than afferent lymphatic vessels.
b. Contain reticular cells and lymphocytes and function to cleanse lymph.
c. Are only found in the inguinal, cervical, and axillary regions.
d. Are shaped like a biconcave disk.
e. Have a cortex and medulla but lack a connective tissue capsule.
214.
The spleen:
a. Typically performs erythropoiesis in adults.
b. Is involved in T lymphocyte maturation.
c. Is located just deep to the stomach and superior to the diaphragm.
d. Removes old and defective RBCs from the blood stream.
e. All of the above.
215.
The adult thymus:
a. Is more active than the infant thymus.
b. Contains adipocytes and fibrous connective tissue.
c. Directly removes pathogens from the lymphatic circulation.
d. Has both afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels.
e. Is an avascular tissue.
216.
Which of the following is the most SUPERIOR?
a. Pharyngeal tonsil
b. Peyer’s patch
c. Axillary lymph nodes
d. Palatine tonsil
e. Thymus
217.
The spleen is found on the _________ side of the abdominal cavity just __________ to the stomach.
a. Right – medial
b. Right – lateral
c. Left – medial
d. Left – lateral
218.
Which of the following is TRUE of the tonsils?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The pharyngeal tonsil is the most inferior.
The palatine tonsils are found just under the tongue.
Tonsils are characterized by the presence of crypts.
Tonsils usually do not contain any lymphocytes.
Tonsils are fully encapsulated by connective tissue.
219.
Large lymphoid follicles found in the ______________ are known as Peyer’s patches.
a. Proximal colon
b. Distal small intestine
c. Stomach
d. Appendix
e. Rectum
220.
Mycobacterium bovis is a weakened, non-pathogenic form of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
Upon injection, macrophages engulf and destroy them and use the resulting debris to prime the acquired
immune system. The macrophages would display the pieces of digested bacteria on their:
a. MHC I proteins
b. MHC II proteins
c. MHC III proteins
d. Antigen receptors
e. Golgi apparatus
221.
Which of the following cells is responsible for the production of the fibrous framework of most lymphatic
organs?
a. Dendritic cells
b. Lymphocytes
c. Monocytes
d. Reticular cells
e. Hemocytoblasts
222.
Which of the following would NOT be drained by the thoracic duct?
a. Right lumbar trunk
b. Left bronchomediastinal trunk
c. Lymph from the right leg
d. Right jugular trunk
e. Intestinal trunks
223.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
a. Immune defense
b. Return of interstitial fluid to the bloodstream
c. Return of leaked plasma proteins to the bloodstream.
d. Absorption of dietary fat in the small intestine
e. All of the above ARE functions of the lymphatic system
224.
Antibodies are produced by _____________.
a. Dendritic cells
b. Memory B cell
c. Killer T cells
d. Plasma cells
e. Macrophages
225.
The primary function of the spleen is:
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a. Blood pressure and volume regulation
b. Filtering of damaged and old erythrocytes from the bloodstream.
c. Production of platelets and granulocytes
d. Storage of iron, zinc, and mercury.
Production of epinephrine
226.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following help skin function as an effective pathogen barrier?
I.
Sebum
II.
Sweat
III.
Keratin
IV.
Stratified epithelium
I, II, III, and IV
I, II, and III only
I, II, and IV only
I and II only
IV only
227.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. Lysozyme is an antibacterial chemical found in saliva and tears.
b. Alveolar macrophages are descended from monocytes.
c. Cilia line portions of the respiratory tract.
d. Inflammation is typical of a nonspecific immune response.
e. All of the above are TRUE.
228.
Binding of _____________ to bacteria can _______________ the likelihood of phagocytosis.
a. Antibodies: decrease
b. Antigens: decrease
c. Antigens: increase
d. Complement proteins: increase
e. Complement proteins: decrease
229.
Interferons:
a. Are released by virus infected cells
b. Stimulate cells to produce antiviral proteins
c. Are an example of activated complement proteins
d. All of the above
e. 2 of the above
230.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Complement proteins are produced by plasma cells.
b. Activated complement proteins can cause increased histamine levels.
c. The heat and redness characteristic of inflammation are usually due to local ischemia.
d. Inflammatory chemicals usually cause a decrease in plasma WBC levels.
e. None of the above
231.
Lymphatic collecting vessels are linked to lymphatic ducts by:
a. Lymphatic capillaries
b. Lacteals
c. Lymphatic trunks
d. Lymphatic arteries
e. Anastomoses
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232.
Cells of the innate branch of the immune system that target virus-infected cells and cancerous cells are
the:
a. Killer T cells
b. Helper T cells
c. Antigen-presenting cells
d. Natural killer cells
e. Plasma cells
233.
Which of the matches is INCORRECT?
a. Lysozyme – secreted in saliva
b. Lysosome – contains lysozyme
c. Complement proteins – form membrane attack complexes
d. CD4 cells – Killer T cells
e. All of the above ARE CORRECT.
234.
The transfer of plasma antibodies from mother to infant via breast milk is an example of what type of
immunity?
a. Natural active
b. Natural passive
c. Artificial active
d. Artificial passive
e. None of the above
235.
Which of the following is NOT an attribute of skin that helps it act as a barrier to pathogens?
a. Stratification
b. Keratin
c. Cilia
d. Sweat
e. Sebum
236.
The majority of cells produced in response to the clonal selection of a B lymphocyte are:
a. Memory B cells
b. Plasma cells
c. Dendritic cells
d. CD8 cells
e. CD4 cells
237.
Which of the following is NOT caused by activated complement proteins?
a. Bacterial cell lysis
b. Stimulation of mast cells
c. Stimulation of basophils
d. Opsonization
e. All of the above ARE caused by activated complement proteins
238.
Nonspecific immunity includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Immunoglobulins
Complement
Interferons
Neutrophils
2 of the above
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239.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Put the following in the correct order for lymph flow:
1. Subcapsular sinus
2. Afferent lymphatic vessel
3. Cortical sinus
4. Efferent lymphatic vessel
5. Medullary sinus
1,2,3,4,5
2,1,3,5,4
2,3,5,1,4
3,2,5,1,4
None of the above are correct
240.
Which of the following is the most SUPERIOR?
a. Lingual tonsil
b. Thymus
c. Right lymphatic duct
d. Pharyngeal tonsil
e. Peyer’s patches
241.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Mr. Reich was infected with Clostridium difficile. In response, his adaptive immune system produced
antibodies. This type of immunity is…
Natural but not active
Passive but not natural
Active but not artificial
Active and passive
Artificial but not passive
242.
Which of the following would contain the greatest concentration of digestive enzymes?
a. Phagosome
b. Opsonin
c. Lysosome
d. Interferon
e. Complement
243.
Which of the following is/are true of dendritic cells?
a. They are capable of phagocytosis
b. They present antigens to T lymphocytes
c. They contain MHC 1 proteins
d. They contain MHC 2 proteins
e. All of the above
244.
The linking of soluble antigens by antibodies is known as:
a. Agglutination
b. Self lysis
c. Neutralization
d. Aggrandization
e. Precipitation
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245.
Which of the following is NOT an antibody class?
a. IgE
b. IgD
c. IgF
d. IgA
e. IgG
246.
Alexander Fleming made a serendipitous discovery. One day when he was suffering from a cold, he
sneezed on a bacterial culture of Micrococcus lysodeikticus. Following his usual routine of leaving his
bacterial cultures lying about, 10 days later he observed that the bacteria near his own nasal mucus had
dissolved. The best explanation for this is that:
a. His mucus contained large quantities of lysozyme
b. His mucus had a low osmotic pressure
c. His mucus contained B lymphocytes that had recently matured in the thymus
d. His mucus lacked T lymphocytes
e. His mucus contained a large quantity of natural killer cells
247.
Which of the following organs contains these structures:
Connective tissue capsule
Afferent lymphatic vessels
B lymphocytes
T lymphocytes
a. Spleen
b. Lymph node
c. Thymus
d. Pharyngeal tonsil
e. Appendix
248.
Swelling of the _______________ could make it difficult to breathe through the nose.
a. Peyer’s patch
b. Lingual tonsils
c. Pharyngeal tonsil
d. Inguinal lymph nodes
e. Palatine tonsils
249.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. The lag period is longer during the secondary immune response than during the primary immune
response.
b. Tonsils contain crypts that “trap” pathogens, which can result in the destruction of the pathogen
and the production of memory cells.
c. Peyer’s patches are found in the distal small intestine.
d. Serious chronic inflammation can result in formation of pus.
e. The primary function of the spleen is red blood cell removal/recycling.
250.
Which of the following is an example of natural passive immunity?
a. Getting sick with monkey pox.
b. Getting vaccinated for monkey pox.
c. Getting an injection of antibodies from a passive nurse
d. Transfer of antibodies from maternal blood to fetal blood
e. Transfer of Helper T cells from maternal blood to fetal blood.
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251.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Lymphatic capillaries are less permeable than blood capillaries.
b. Lymphatic vessels structurally resemble muscular arteries.
c. Natural killer cells destroy virus-infected cells.
d. Lacteals are specialized lymphatic capillaries that help absorb proteins in the large intestine.
e. The 2 regions with the greatest concentration of lymphatic capillaries are the bones of the skull and the spinal
cord.
252.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Lymph in the left leg is ultimately drained by the thoracic duct.
b. Lymph in the right leg is ultimately drained by the thoracic duct.
c. Most mucous membranes are underlain by diffuse lymphatic tissue.
d. The appendix contains lymphoid follicles.
e. All of the above
253.
Which of the following is TRUE of a lymph node?
a. It contains more afferent than efferent lymphatic vessels.
b. It is surrounded by a connective tissue capsule.
c. It contains an indentation known as a hilus.
d. It contains follicles in its cortex.
e. All of the above
Use the following answer choices for the next 5 items.
a.
Spleen
b.
Thymus
c.
Tonsils
d.
All of the above
e.
None of the above
254.
255.
256.
257.
258.
Red blood cell graveyard.
Contains afferent lymphatic vessels.
Forms a ring around the pharynx.
Site of T lymphocyte maturation.
Site of B lymphocyte maturation.
Use the following answer choices for the next 28 items:
a. Increase
b. Decrease
c. Stay the same
259. As the diameter of the right lymphatic duct decreases due to the presence of a growing tumor, the
circumference of the right arm will most likely:
260. Interleukin-1 is a pyrogen. Thus it will cause body temperature to:
261. Killing the normal bacterial population of the reproductive tract would cause the likelihood of acquiring an
infection there to:
262. The agglutination of bacterial cells by antibodies will cause the likelihood of them being swallowed by a
macrophage to:
263. In the secondary response to an antigen, the duration of the lag time will:
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264. A lack of functioning regulatory T cells would cause the likelihood of acquiring an autoimmune condition to:
265. The binding of a bacterium by complement proteins will cause the likelihood of it getting engulfed by a
macrophage to:
266. Histamine causes blood vessel resistance to:
267. Regulatory T cells cause the activity of Cytotoxic T cells to:
268. Stimulation by interferon will cause a cell’s likelihood of being killed by a virus to:
269. Opsonization causes the likelihood of phagocytosis to:
270. A lack of functioning cilia will cause the likelihood of acquiring a respiratory infection to:
271. As bacterial release of pyretic chemicals increases, core body temperature will:
272. As plasma [interferon] increases, the number of newly synthesized viruses should:
273. During inflammation, local blood flow will:
274. The binding of an antibody to a bacterium will cause the probability of that bacterium being phagocytosed to:
275. During a fever, you would expect plasma levels of zinc to:
276. In Kartagener’s syndrome, cilia do not function. This would cause the likelihood of acquiring a respiratory
infection to:
277. Interferon causes a cell’s protein production capability to:
278. At a site of inflammation, local WBC count will:
279. Precipitation of soluble antigens cause the likelihood of their being phagocytosed to:
280. During inflammation capillary permeability will:
281. Pyrogens cause body temperature to:
282. If a cell is stimulated by interferon, the likelihood of that cell being “hijacked” by a virus will:
283. In response to an acute bacterial infection, one would expect the blood neutrophil count to:
284. An inability to produce functioning leukocytes would cause one’s susceptibility to infection to:
285. As lymph flows from an afferent lymphatic vessel to an efferent lymphatic vessel, you would expect the
number of pathogens within it to:
286. If the left lumbar trunk was blocked by a mass of parasites, the size of the left leg would:
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In each of the next 28 items two quantities are given. If quantity A is the larger of the two then choose A as your
answer. If quantity B is the larger of the two then choose B as your answer. If the two quantities are equal then
choose C as your answer.
287.
a.
b.
Average number of proteins in 5ml of blood
Average number of proteins in 5ml of lymph
288.
a.
b.
Percentage of the body drained by the right lymphatic duct
Percentage of the body drained by the thoracic duct
289.
a.
b.
Number of antigens that can bind to a typical IgM antibody
Number of antigens that can bind to a typical IgD antibody
290.
a.
b.
Number of pathogens in the average efferent lymphatic vessel
Number of pathogens in the average afferent lymphatic vessel
291.
a.
b.
Volume of lymph carried by the thoracic duct
Volume of lymph carried by the right lymphatic duct
292.
a.
b.
Specificity of a memory Killer T cell
Specificity of a natural killer cell
293.
a.
b.
Number of body cells displaying class I MHC proteins
Number of body cells displaying class II MHC proteins
294.
a.
Amount of IgG antibodies produced in the first week of the primary response to
an antigen
Amount IgG antibodies made in the first week of the secondary response to the same
antigen
b.
295.
a.
b.
Number of memory cells made during natural passive immunity
Number of memory cells made during artificial active immunity
296.
a.
b.
Ability of IgM antibodies to cause agglutination
Ability of IgD antibodies to cause agglutination
297.
a.
b.
Number of primary lymphoid organs in the human body
Number of secondary lymphoid organs in the human body
298.
a.
b.
Typical number of B lymphocytes in blood
Typical number of T lymphocytes in blood
299.
a.
b.
Lag time in the primary immune response to antigen X
Lag time in the secondary immune response to antigen X
300.
a.
b.
Number of memory cells produced in response to injection of an attenuated pathogen
Number of memory cells produced in response to injection of antibodies
301.
a.
b.
Number of antibody classes
4
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302.
a.
b.
Number of antigen-binding sites on a typical IgM pentamer
Number of antigen-binding sites on a typical IgA dimer
303.
a.
b.
Ability of IgE antibodies to cross the placenta
Ability of IgG antibodies to cross the placenta
304.
a.
b.
Typical number of afferent lymphatic vessels going to a lymph node
Typical number of efferent lymphatic vessels leaving from a lymph node
Change ONE TERM in each of the next 6 false statements so that they become true.
305. The palatine tonsils are located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx and are sometimes referred to as the
adenoids.
306. The passage of maternal antibodies to the infant via breast milk is an example of natural active immunity.
307. The secondary response to an antigen is generally much slower than the primary response to an antigen.
308. Human B lymphocytes are produced in the red bone marrow and gain immunocompetence in the bursa of
Fabricius.
309. Peyer’s patches are lymph nodes found within the wall of the distal small intestine.
310. Complement proteins are made by the spleen and when activated can form a membrane attack complex that
can cause bacterial cells to lyse.
The next 12 items are TRUE/FALSE
311.
Lacteals are specialized lymphatic capillaries found within the villi of the intestinal mucosa
312.
The thoracic duct empties directly into the azygos vein
313.
Large lymphatic vessels have 3 tunics and contain smooth muscle
314.
The expansion/recoil of arteries with each ventricular contraction plays no role in lymph movement
315.
An autoimmune disease is an inappropriate and excessive process to an otherwise harmless
environmental antigen
316.
Each IgA antibody will contain identical antigen binding sites but different constant regions.
317.
Killer T cells display the CD8 protein
318.
T cells that respond to self-antigens are removed in the bone marrow
319.
IgE antibodies are associated with heparin releasing cells
320.
Natural killer cells and cytotoxic T cells can both release perforins
321.
A deficiency of suppressor T cells could increase the likelihood of an autoimmune disease
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322.
Because it targets and destroys T helper cells, the human immunodeficiency virus has little impact on
humoral immunity
The next 8 items are Fill in the Blanks.
323. The organ that acts as the site of T lymphocyte maturation is the ______________________
and it’s found in the _____________________________________.
324. _________________________________ are chemicals that act on the body’s thermostat (which is located in
the _________________________________) and cause body temperature to rise.
325. Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue is primarily found in the _____________________________ tract and the
_____________________ tract.
326. _____________________________________ will contain both MHC1 and MHC2 proteins on their surface.
327. __________________________________________________ can be considered to be “in charge” of the cellmediated immune response.
328. Each antibody is shaped like a ______________________________________________ and has
________________________________________ antigen binding sites.
329. A microbe that has been engulfed by a phagocyte will typically be destroyed by
___________________________ in the phagocyte’s ___________________________.
330. Antibodies are produced by _______________________________________________ cells.
The next 22 items are Short Answers .
331. Identify the organ where T lymphocytes mature.
332. Name the 3 main tonsils.
333. Identify the cell that could be considered in charge of the cell mediated immune response.
334. Identify a cell that contains MHC2 proteins on its surface.
335. Identify the location and function of lacteals.
336. Name a region of the body that contains prominent superficial lymph nodes.
337. Identify the clusters of lymphatic nodules in the distal small intestine.
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338. Name 2 functions of activated complement proteins.
339. Identify 2 functions of antibodies.
340. Name each of the lymphatic trunks that drain the following areas:
a. Arm
b.
Leg
c.
Head
d.
Lung
341. Explain why it would be advantageous for a virus to prevent its host cell from making MHC1 proteins.
342. Very briefly explain why inflammation is a good thing.
343. Very briefly explain the function of interferons.
344. Compare the primary and secondary immune response in terms of lag period, rate of antibody production,
and quantity of antibodies produced.
342. Injection of a dead virus will create immunity. Explain how this occurs. Include the roles played by
macrophages, T Helper cells, and B cells in your discussion.
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343. Label the following parts of the lymph node (just write the letter and draw an arrow to the correct
structure/location):
a. Trabeculae
b. Hilum
c. Capsule
d. Afferent vessel
e. Efferent vessel
f. Subcapsular sinus
g. Cortex
h. Medulla
i. Lymph follicle
j. Lymphatic valve
343. Theresa was born with a defective heart and was lucky enough to receive a new heart from a girl who was
killed in a tragic skydiving accident. In conjunction with the heart transplant, Theresa received an “antilymphocyte serum” that contained antibodies against her own lymphocytes. The new heart worked great, but
unfortunately Theresa died soon after the transplant because of a massive bacterial infection. Explain in great
detail why the anti-lymphocyte serum was necessary and how it related to her fatal infection.
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344. Mrs. Jackson, a 59-year-old woman, has undergone a left radical masectomy (removal of the left breast and
left axillary lymph nodes and vessels). Her left arm is severely swollen and painful, and she is unable to raise it
more tan shoulder height. Explain her signs and symptoms. Can she expect to have relief from these
symptoms in time? How so?
345. Some people with a deficit of IgA exhibit recurrent respiratory tract infections. Explain these symptoms.
346. Explain the underlying mechanisms responsible for the cardinal signs of acute inflammation:
Heat
Pain
Redness
Swelling
347. Why is an injection into the skin like an injection into the lymphatic system?
348. Some parents keep their preschoolers away from other children to prevent them from catching illnesses. How
might these well-meaning parents actually be harming their children?
349. Explain why xenografts are usually rejected by the patients.
350. Explain why young babies and the elderly often have compromised immune systems?
351. The HIV virus attacks and destroys helper T-cells (CD 4) in the human body. Explain exactly how this would
compromise the immune system. Will the HIV virus kill someone and if not what do they die from?
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352. Trace the path that a molecule of water would follow as it traveled from a lymphatic capillary in the left side of
the head of a fetus to the fetal aorta.
Name every lymphatic vessel, blood vessel, heart chamber, foramen, and valve that it would pass.
Note that some items have been partially completed for you.
Note that some items have been totally completed for you.
Do not abbreviate anything except R for right and L for left.
Lymphatic capillary

Lymphatic collecting vessel

_______________________________ __________________________________________________Trunk

__________________________________________________________________________________Duct

__________________________________________________________________________________Vein

__________________________________________________________________________________Vein

______________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________Atrium
 ______________________________________

____________________________________Valve

__________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________ _____________________Valve


___________________ __________________Valve ___________________________________________

__________________________________________

Aortic semilunar Valve

____________________________________ __________
____________________________
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