Wiley Chapter 22 Study Questions
anaphylactic shock
An acute allergic response can lead to:
A
In the diagram, where do T cells mature?
Susceptibility
Lack of resistance is also known as:
Active immunity
Natural exposure to an infectious agent leads to:
immunodeficiency diseases
The inability of the immune system to protect the body from a pathogen causes
Thoracic duct
The left subclavian vein receives lymph from the
Lymphatic, Immune and Cardiovascular systems
The skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps are used in the
Location
What is the major difference between lymph and interstitial fluid?
Immunocompetent
When B and T cells are fully developed and mature, they are described as being
Interferons
Which anti-microbial substances reduce viral replication (in uninfected cells)?
T Helper Cells
Which cell is involved in both types of adaptive immunity?
mast cells
Which cells increase the permeability of blood vessels by releasing histamine?
Helper T Cells
Which cells of the immune system are the primary targets of the HIV virus?
IgM
Which class of antibodies indicates a recent invasion
IgA
Which class of antibodies is mainly found in sweat, tears, breast milk and GI secretions?
Antigen
Which of the following induces the production of a specific antibody?
Maintaining water homeostasis in the body
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune system?
Mucus production
Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation
Removes worn out blood cells
Which of the following is a function of the spleen?
Inhibition of the immune system
Which of the following is an effect of stress on the immune system?
Pancreas
Which of the following is not considered an organ of the immune system?
Macrophages
Which of these does NOT provide a physical chemical barrier
Macrophages
Which of these provides a non-specific cellular disease resistance mechanism?
Thymus
Which organ produces a hormone that promotes maturation of T cells?
Nonspecific
Which type of immunity defends against any type of invader
