Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An allergic response is an overreaction of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is in the correct order in the formation of antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   antigen binds to BCR; B cell divides; B cell activated; plasma cells form
B)   B cell activated; antigen binds to BCR; B cell divides; plasma cells form
C)   plasma cells form; B cell activated; B cell divides; antigen binds to BCR
D)   antigen binds to BCR; B cell activated; B cell divides; plasma cells form
E)   plasma cells form; B cell divides; B cell activated; antigen binds to BCRF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophils and neutrophils
B)   eosinophils and basophils
C)   basophils and macrophages
D)   neutrophils and macrophages
E)   normal flora bacteria mostly) F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The thymus cleanses the blood from the cardiovascular system of cellular debris and bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)   redness
B)   heat
C)   swelling
D)   pain
E)   difficulty breathingF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

T cells can recognize antigens because they

Accepted Answer

A)   have enzymes which react with antigens.
B)   possess specific antigen receptors.
C)   produce antibodies.
D)   possess fimbrae.
E)   become plasma cells.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

If you were vaccinated against the mumps virus and later exposed to it, you would still be infected, but it would not be as bad as if you had never been vaccinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cytokines are being investigated for a possible treatment of which disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   AIDS
B)   pneumonia
C)   hepatitis
D)   tuberculosis
E)   malariaF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 11

Where do T lymphocytes mature?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: The Lumphatic and Immune Systems

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

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The thymus cleanses the blood from the cardiovascular system of cellular debris and bacteria.

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Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

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An allergic response is an overreaction of the immune system.

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Cytokines are being investigated for a possible treatment of which disease?

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Which of the following is in the correct order in the formation of antibodies?

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Where do T lymphocytes mature?

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

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

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If you were vaccinated against the mumps virus and later exposed to it, you would still be infected, but it would not be as bad as if you had never been vaccinated.

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T cells can recognize antigens because they

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Exam 7: The Lumphatic and Immune Systems

What are the main cell types involved in the inflammatory response?

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The thymus cleanses the blood from the cardiovascular system of cellular debris and bacteria.

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Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation?

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An allergic response is an overreaction of the immune system.

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Cytokines are being investigated for a possible treatment of which disease?

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Which of the following is in the correct order in the formation of antibodies?

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Where do T lymphocytes mature?

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

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

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If you were vaccinated against the mumps virus and later exposed to it, you would still be infected, but it would not be as bad as if you had never been vaccinated.

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T cells can recognize antigens because they

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