The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Multiple Choice Questions

E

1. Which of the following is not one of the functions of the lymphatic system? A. take up excess tissue fluid, return it to the bloodstream B. absorb fats in the intestines C. help the body defend against disease D. production, maintenance, and distribution of lymphocytes E. calcium homeostasis

B

10. T cells can recognize antigens because they A. have enzymes which react with antigens. B. possess specific receptors. C. produce antibodies. D. possess fimbrae. E. become plasma cells.

D

11. Which of the following is in the correct order in the formation of antibodies? 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 BCR

A

12. What is the definition of an antigen? 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 deficiency

C

13. What two sites are involved in the production and maturation of T lymphocytes? A. thyroid and tonsils B. tonsils and thymus C. thymus and bone marrow D. bone marrow and thyroid E. tonsils and bone marrow

B

14. Shaun was in need of a kidney transplant. What is the most important thing that needs to match between him and the kidney donor? A. TCR D. HCG B. MHC E. EKG C. PCR

E

15. Cytotoxic T cells contain what type of molecules that punch holes in the plasma membranes of potential pathogens? A. steroid D. complement B. interferon E. perforin C. antioxidant

C

16. In ______ immunity the individual produces antibodies against particular pathogens while in ______ immunity the individual is given specific antibodies against a pathogen. A. active, neutral D. passive, active B. passive, neutral E. neutral, active C. active, passive

B

17. The RhoGAM shot given to Rh negative mothers with an Rh positive fetus is an example of what type of immunity? A. active D. general B. passive E. neutral C. nonspecific

A

18. When stung by a bee, Jackie goes into anaphylactic shock. This should be quickly treated with A. epinephrine. D. interferon. B. histamine. E. a vaccination. C. cytokines.

A

19. Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease? A. hay fever B. rheumatic fever C. rheumatoid arthritis D. systemic lupus erythematosus E. myasthenia gravis

D

2. Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ? A. spleen D. liver B. tonsil E. red bone marrow C. thymus

A

20. Histamine, released during inflammation, is associated with which defense mechanism? A. innate D. cell-mediated B. active E. adaptive C. complimentary

E

3. Where does the lymphatic system empty into the cardiovascular system? A. tonsils B. axillary lymph nodes C. inguinal lymph nodes D. thymus E. the right lymphatic duct

A

4. Where do T lymphocytes mature? A. thymus D. red bone marrow B. thyroid E. tonsil C. spleen

E

5. Which of the following is not considered a barrier to entry of a pathogen? A. intact skin B. mucous membranes C. sebaceous secretions D. acid pH of stomach E. inflammatory response

D

6. What cell types are involved in the inflammatory response? A. eosinophils and neutrophils B. eosinophils and basophils C. basophils and macrophages D. neutrophils and macrophages E. normal flora (bacteria mostly

E

7. Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation? A. redness D. pain B. heat E. difficulty breathing C. swelling

B

8. Certain complement proteins kill foreign microbes by A. creating interferon. B. causing them to burst. C. inactivating their ribosomes. D. agglutinating them. E. destroying their nucleic acids.

B

9. The reason the complement system is called that is because it A. is part of the inflammatory response. B. helps other immune responses. C. involves chemical barriers to entry. D. produces T and B cells. E. is composed of normal flora.