A&P Chapter 12 Practice Problems
What does fever accomplish ? A.) Fever promotes cell lysis by direct cell attack B.) Fever inhibits bacteria reproduction and speeds the repair process. C.) Fever prevents the spread of pathogens to adjacent tissues. D.) Fever prevents the formation of complement fixation. E.) Fever enables macrophages to attack microorganisms
Fever inhibits bacteria reproduction and speeds the repair process.
A person with blood type _ has both A and B antigens on his or her RBCs.
AB
Which blood type is referred to as the "universal recipient" since it can receive blood types A, B, AB, and O ? A.) A B.) B C.) O D.) AB
AB
Which one of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease A.) type I diabetes mellitus B.) AIDS C.) Graves' disease D.) rheumatoid arthritis E.) multiple sclerosis
AIDS
Rh antigens are separate from ABO antigens and were originally discovered is Rhesus monkeys. (Select all correct ones) A.) Anti-Rh antibodies are automatically made, like the antibodies in ABO blood groups. B.) Anti-Rh antibodies are not automatically made, unlike the antibodies in ABO blood groups. C.) An Rh- mom carrying her second Rh+ fetus is at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn D.) An Rh+ mom carrying an Rh-fetus is at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Anti-Rh antibodies are not automatically made, unlike the antibodies in ABO blood groups. An Rh- mom carrying her second Rh+ fetus is at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn
Vaccines stimulate the production of these soluble proteins:
Antibody
Any substance capable of provoking an immune response:
Antigen
Chemical released by macrophages and dendritic cells to activate many other immune cells:
Cytokines
Cancer cells would be attacked by which of the following cells ? A.) B cells B.) Cytotoxic T cells C.) macrophages
Cytotoxic T cells
A person with blood type _ has neither A not B antigen on his or her RBCs
O
The most common type of blood is the U.S. population is _. A.) A B.) B C.) AO D.) AB E.) O
O
Chemical released by natural killer cells to cause lysis:
Perforins
Located in the wall of the small intestines:
Peyer's patches
Chemical selected by white blood cells and macrophages to raise the body's temperature:
Pyrogen
In the case of pregnancy, the danger lies in a sensitized Rh- mother carrying an Rh+ fetus. How does this harm the fetus ?
Rh- mother delivers healthy first Rh+ baby and is exposed to the Rh+ antigens, Rh- mother makes anti-Rh antibodies, Rh- mother is pregnant with second Rh+ baby, Anti-Rh antibodies cross the placenta, Anti-Rh antibodies destroy Rh+ baby's RBCs.
The immune serum used to prevent maternal sensitization to Rh antigens is _. A.) serotonin B.) fibrinogen C.) RhoGAM D.) agglutinin E.) interleukin
RhoGAM
Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are the four most common indicators of _. A.) acute inflammation B.) edema C.) dehydration D.) fever
acute inflammation
What structure carries lymph into a lymph node ? A.) follicles B.) efferent lymphatic vessel C.) germinal center D.) afferent lymphatic vessel E.) trabeculae
afferent lymphatic vessel
Which antibody-antigen interaction results when a foreign blood type is transfused and clumped ? A.) precipitation B.) agglutination C.) phagocytosis D.) opsonization E.) neutralization
agglutination
The prefix _ means "different." The prefix _ means "immune." The prefix _ means "lymph." The prefix _ means "against." The prefix _ means "above," "beyond," or "over."
allo, immuno, lympho, anti, hyper
A tissue graft from another person is a(n).
allograft
Hemolysis most likely will occur when _. A.) an Rh positive person receives the first transfusion of blood that is Rh negative B.) any person receives blood type O during a transfusion C.) an Rh negative person receives the first transfusion of blood that is Rh positive D.) platelets cling to the ruptured endothelium of a blood vessel E.) an Rh negative person receives the second transfusion of blood that is Rh positive
an Rh negative person receives the second transfusion of blood that is Rh positive
What is the name of the unique area (specific region) that a lymphocyte recognizes and binds to ? A.) antibody B.) pathogen C.) an antigenic determinant D.) antigen
an antigen determinant
A molecule that works against a pathogen to protect the body is a(n) _.
antibody
The major role of _ cells is to engulf antigens and present pieces of them to the cells that will deal with those fragments. A.) cytoxic T B.) antigen-presenting C.) helper T D.) killer
antigen-presenting
Substances that the body recognizes as foreign are called _. A.) megakaryocytes B.) antigens C.) formed elements D.) antibodies
antigens
What is the best graft to have so as to avoid rejection of a transplanted tissue ? A.) a graft from a recently decreased individuals B.) an autograft C.) a xenograft D.) an allograft E.) a graft from another primate
autograft
In an allergic person, which of the following would result in anaphylactic shock ? A.) orally ingested antibiotic B.) bee sting C.) inhaled pollen D.) All of these would cause anaphylactic shock.
bee sting
Responds to specific antigens, originates from hemocytoblasts in red marrow, immunocompetent cells found in lymphoid tissues:
both cellular and humoral immunity
If a virus attacks a cell, which type of immunity would be activated ? A.) antibody-mediated immunity B.) cell-mediated immunity (cellular immunity) C.) humoral immunity
cell-mediated immunity (cellular immunity)
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes, immunocompetence develops in thymus, activated exposure to APCs:
cellular immunity
Membrane attack complexes (MAC) form holes in attacked cells causing them to burst; this a result of _. A.) keratin B.) interferon C.) complement fixation D.) phagocytes E.) natural killer cells
complement fixation
Which portion of the antibody's structure determines the antibody's class ? A.) disulfide bonds B.) light chain C.) heavy chain D.) constant region E.) variable region
constant region
What type of T cell directly attacks infected cells ? A.) cytotoxic T cells B.) plasma cells C.) regulatory T cells D.) helper T cells
cytotoxic T cells
What type of cell specializes in killing virus-infected, cancer, or foreign graft cells directly ? A.) cytotoxic T cells B.) regulatory T cells C.) helper T cells D.) antigen-presenting cells
cytotoxic T cells
The process by which neutrophils are squeezed through the capillary walls during the inflammatory process is called _. A.) agglutination B.) coagulation C.) chemotaxis D.) antibody production E.) diapedesis
diapedesis
A(n) _ is a red blood cell
erythrocyte
The root word _ means "red" The root word _ means "deficiency" The root word _ means "white" The root word _ means "related to clotting" The root word _ means "blood"
erythrocyte, penia, leuk, thromb, Hema
Which of these is found on the surface of an antigen-presenting cell (APC) ? A.) self-antigen B.) fragments of foreign pathogens ingested by the cell C.) antibodies D.) cytokines
fragments of foreign pathogens ingested by the cell
What type of T cell releases cytokines to indirectly rid the body of antigens ? A.) regulatory T cells B.) suppressor T cells C.) helper T cells D.) killer T cells E.) cytotoxic T cells
helper T cells
Which cells stimulate the antibody-secreting cells and cytotoxic T cells ? A.) plasma cells B.) memory cells C.) helper T cells D.) regulatory cells
helper T cells
The stem cell for all blood cells is the _
hemocytoblast
The condition in which maternal antibodies cross the placenta and destroy the baby's RBCs is called _. A.) thrombus B.) physiologic jaundice C.) hemophilia D.) hemolytic disease of the newborn
hemolytic disease of the newborn
Produces antibodies, B lymphocytes, immunocompetence develops in bone marrow:
humoral immunity
What type of immunity can be transferred by bodily fluids from one person to another, thus conferring immunity to the recipient ? A.) humoral immunity B.) cell-mediated immunity C.) cellular immunity
humoral immunity
A _ results when the immune system is overstimulated
hypersensitivity
T cells or B cells that are capable of responding to a specific antigen by binding to it with antigen-specific receptors that appear on the lymphocyte's surface are considered _. A.) complement B.) self-tolerant C.) clones D.) immunocompetent
immunocompetent
When the immune system does not work properly, the patient has a(n).
immunodeficiency
The study of immunity is called _. A.) pathology B.) microbiology C.) histology D.) anatomy E.) immunology
immunology
Tears and mucus membranes would be a part of which defense system ? A.) innate internal defenses B.) innate external defenses C.) adaptive defenses
innate external defenses
Phagocytotic cells such as macrophages identify a variety of enemies by recognizing markers unique to pathogens. They would be classified as which type of defense systems ? A.) innate external defenses B.) innate internal defenses C.) adaptive defenses
innate internal defenses
Small proteins known as _ are secreted by virus-infected cells to help defend cells that have not yet been infected. A.) interferons B.) haptens C.) pyrogens D.) antigens
interferons
IgE _. A.) can fix complement B.) is passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy C.) is mainly found in mucus and secretions such as tears and saliva D.) is involved in allergies E.) is the most abundant antibody in blood plasma
is involved in allergies
Lymph from the left arm returns to the heart through the _. A.) left external jugular vein B.) aorta C.) left subclavian artery D.) left subclavian vein E.) inferior vena cava
left subclavian vein
A(n) _ is a white blood cell.
leukocyte
A blood cell that travels the body in lymphatic fluid is called a(n).
lymphocyte
Harmful or disease-causing microorganisms from which nonspecific defenses protect the body are called _. A.) allergens B.) antibodies C.) macrophages D.) pathogens
pathogens
What cells make antibodies ? A.) plasma B cells B.) memory T cells C.) cytotoxic T cells D.) memory B cells
plasma B cells
If you carry the Rh antigen, you are referred to as Rh _. A.) negative B.) sensitive C.) positive D.) compatible
positive
Large antigen-antibody complexes can become insoluble and settle out of a solution, a reaction called _. A.) agglutination B.) precipitation C.) neutralization D.) complement fixation
precipitation
What is the basis of the ABO blood groups ? A.) presence or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of RBCs B.) antigens in the blood plasma C.) presence of anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma D.) Rh blood groups
presence or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of RBCs
The body's first line of defense against the invasion of disease-causing microorganisms is _. A.) natural killer cells B.) skin and mucous membranes C.) phagocytes D.) fever E.) inflammatory response
skin and mucous membranes
Filters and cleanses the blood of bacteria, viruses, and other debris:
spleen
Located on the left side of the abdominal cavity:
spleen
Which lymphatic organ's major job is to destroy worn-out red blood cells and return some of the products to the liver ? A.) appendix B.) spleen C.) thymus gland D.) Peyer's patches E.) tonsils
spleen
Lymphocytes are trained to be self-tolerant of _. A.) viruses B.) bacteria C.) the body's own cells D.) foreign blood cells E.) fungi
the body's own cells
Which one of the following is NOT a mechanism that aids lymph return to the heart ? A.) pressure changes within the thorax B.) the pumping action of the heart C.) presence of valves within the larger lymph vessels D.) smooth muscle contractions within the lymphatic vessels E.) milking action of skeletal muscles
the pumping action of the heart
The main protein involved in clotting _
thrombin
_ is a platelet deficiency
thrombocytopenia
What lymphoid organ produces hormones that direct the maturation of T lymphocytes ? A.) thymus B.) spleen C.) tonsil D.) mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
thymus
What lymphoid organ produces hormones that direct the maturation of T lymphocytes ? A.) tonsil B.) mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue C.) spleen D.) thymus
thymus
Located overlying the heart:
thymus gland
Trap and remove bacteria and pathogens entering the throat:
tonsils
Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) includes the _. A.) tonsils and spleen B.) thymus C.) tonsils, the appendix, and Peyer's patches D.) tonsils only E.) spleen
tonsils, the appendix, and Peyer's patches
A person with type A- blood could receive _ or _.
type A- blood, type O- blood
A person with type AB- blood could receive _, _, _, or _.
type AB- blood, type B- blood, type A- blood, type O- blood
A person with type B+ blood could receive _, _, _, or _.
type B+ blood, type B- blood, type O- blood, type O+ blood
What blood type can a person with O negative blood receive in a transfusion ? A.) type O negative B.) type AB positive C.) type AB negative D.) type O positive
type O negative
A person with type O+ blood could receive _ or _.
type O+ blood, type O- blood
The region of the antibody that varies from antibody to antibody is called the _ region. A.) stable or S B.) regional or R C.) constant or C D.) variable or V
variable or V
Which abundant antibody is the only one to cross the placental barrier ? A.) IgG B.) IgA C.) IgE D.) IgD E.) IgM
IgG
What class of antibodies functions as antigen receptors on B cells and form large complexes that can agglutinate cells ? A.) IgA B.) IgE C.) IgM D.) IgG
IgM
Small protein that binds with receptors on healthy cells to promote protein synthesis and prevent viruses from binding:
Interferon
Chemical that provides resistance to intact skin against acids, alkalis, and bacterial enzymes:
Keratin
A person with blood type _ has antigen A on his or her RBCs.
A
When typing a patient's blood, agglutination occurred with anti-A and anti-Rh antibodies. What is this patient's blood type ? A.) B negative B.) A positive C.) O positive D.) AB positive
A positive
A person with blood type _ has antigen B on his or her RBCs.
B
What two cell types provide humoral and cell-mediated immunity against specific foreign antigens ? A.) antigen-presenting cells and B lymphocytes B.) B and T lymphocytes C.) T lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells D.) helper T cells and cytotoxic T cells
B and T lymphocytes
Molly has blood type A and her daughter has blood type B. Why can't Molly donate blood to her daughter ? A.) Blood type B contains anti-A antibodies, which will agglutinate with type A blood. B.) Mothers cannot donate blood to their daughters C.) Blood transfusions cannot be performed among relatives. D.) Only fathers can donate blood to their daughters. E.) Blood types A and B will coagulate during a transfusion
Blood type B contains anti-A antibodies, which will agglutinate with type A blood.
How do antibodies prevent viruses from attacking cells ? A.) They connect viral particles together so they precipitate out. B.) They bind to viral antigens and neutralize the virus particles C.) They agglutinate viruses. D.) They bind to and activate complement proteins on the viral surface.
They bind to viral antigens and neutralize the virus particles.