A&P Exam 3 (9-12) - 12

Humoral immunity is provided by ________.

antibodies

A(n) ________ is any substance capable of mobilizing our immune system and provoking an immune response.

antigen

Where do B cells develop immunocompetence?

bone marrow

Jill felt small, swollen structures under her chin in her neck during a recent head cold. She probably had swollen ________.

cervical lymph nodes

Fluids that have escaped the cardiovascular system are picked up by the ________.

lymphatic system

Destroys worn-out blood cells and returns some of their break-down products to the liver

spleen

Located on the left side of the abdominal cavity

spleen

Located overlying the heart

thymus gland

Traps and removes bacteria and pathogens entering the throat

tonsils

The lymph duct is indicated by ________.

Label A

The tonsils are indicated by ________.

Label A

A lymph node is indicated by ________.

Label B

The thymus is indicated by ________.

Label B

Lymphatic collecting vessels are indicated by ________.

Label C

The spleen is indicated by ________.

Label C

A lymph capillary is indicated by ________.

Label D

The Peyer's patches are indicated by ________.

Label D

Blood capillaries are indicated by ________.

Label E

Located in the wall of the small intestines

Peyer's patches

Which lymphatic organ's major job is to destroy worn-out red blood cells and return some of the products to the liver?

Spleen