Lymph Review

B. lymphocytes

B and T cells are A. tonsils B. lymphocytes C lymph nodes D. antibodies

C. humoral immunity

Because antibodies are carried by the blood, this type of immunity is also called A. platelets B. cell-mediated immunity C. humoral immunity D. autoimmunity

D. right lymphatic duct

Lymph from the right arm and the right side of the head and thorax drain into the A. thoracic duct B. vena cava C. right atrium D. right lymphatic duct

C. axillary lymph nodes

What is (are) the lymphoid structure(s) that are generally removed during mastectomy? A. spleen B. liver C. axillary lymph nodes D. adenoids

D. wheezing and hypotension

What is the effect of a massive release of histamine? A. jaundice B. anemia C. thrombosis D. wheezing and hypotension

D. anaphylaxis

What is the name of a severe hypersensitivity reaction? A. cyanosis B. immunocompetence C. autoimmunity D. anaphylaxis

B. cervical

What is the name of the lymph nodes that drain the head and neck region? A. inguinal B. cervical C. thoracic D. pelvic

D. toxoid

What is the name of the toxin that has been altered so that it is harmless, yet still antigenic? A. vaccine B. antibody C. gamma globulin D. toxoid

B. titer

What is the term that refers to the level of antibodies in your body? A. T cell count B. titer C. white blood cell count D. hematocrit

D. tonsillectomy

What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils? A. appendectomy B. lymph node resection C. adenoidectomy D. tonsillectomy

A. increases antibodies to an antigen

A booster A. increases antibodies to an antigen B. stimulates the liver to detoxify antigens C. kills a pathogen D. conveys passive immunity

A. naturally acquired passive immunity

A breastfed infant is initially immune to the same diseases as her mother. Which of the following describes the infant's immunity? A. naturally acquired passive immunity B. naturally acquired active immunity C. artificially acquired active immunity D. artificially acquired passive immunity

D. intestinal villus

A lacteal is located within the A. adenoid B. tonsil C. thymus gland D. intestinal villus

B. respiratory obstruction

A severe anaphylactic reaction causes death by A. renal failure B. respiratory obstruction C. bleeding D. infection

B. conveys active immunity

A vaccine A. is a gamma globulin B. conveys active immunity C. contains antibodies D. is the same as an antitoxin

D. antigen

An allergen is a(n) A. antibody B. macrophage C. lymphokine D. antigen

B. histamine

Binding of the bee venom allergen to antibodies on the mast cells causes a massive release of which substance? A. vaccine B. histamine C. bilirubin D. intrinsic factor

C. helper T cells

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) produces severe impairment of the immune system by attacking these cells A. plasma cells B. suppressor T cells C. helper T cells D. platelets

C. "hold water" and cause edema

If proteins are allowed to accumulate in the interstitial space, they will A. dehydrate the tissue space B. block or clog the capillary pores C. "hold water" and cause edema D. act as antgens and cause an allergic reaction

C. antibodies

IgE, IgA, IgM, and IgG are A. antigens B. interferons C. antibodies D. complement proteins

C. does not require a specific antigen

Phagocytosis A. is a function only of the T cells. B. is a form of specific immunity C. does not require a specific antigen D. is mediated through antibodies

C. inflammation

Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are indicative of A. hypersensitivity reaction B. anaphylaxis C. inflammation D. autoimmune disease

C. are located in the groin

The inguinal lymph nodes A. line the entrance of the spleen B. are the Kupffer cells within the liver C. are located in the groin D. are part of the hepatic portal circulation

D. memory cells

The purpose of vaccinations is to provide an initial exposure to an antigen to stimulate the formation of ______________ A. killer T cells B. complement C. anaphylaxis D. memory cells

D. subclavian veins

The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the A. jugular vein B. inferior vena cava C. portal vein D. subclavian veins

A. removes worn-out blood cells from circulation.

The spleen A. removes worn-out blood cells from circulation B. is avascular C. is located in the RUQ D. secretes splenic hormones that control the entire lymphoid system.

B. lymphoid organs

The spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, and lymph nodes are A. confined to the thoracic cavity B. lymphoid organs C. primarily concerned with hematopoiesis D. only concerned with phagocytosis

A. receives lymph from the large lymphatic ducts

The subclavian vein A. receives lymph from the large lymphatic ducts B. pumps blood into the large lymphatic ducts C. forms the thoracic duct D. is called a lacteal.

D. memory T cells

These T cells do not participate in the destruction of the pathogen, but allow for a more rapid response if the antigen is presented at a later time A. killer T cells B. suppressor T cells C. thrombocytes D. memory T cells

D. pharyngeal tonsils

These structures are located near the opening of the nasal cavity in the upper throat and are also called adenoids. A. palatine tonsils B. thymus gland C. lingual tonsils D. pharyngeal tonsils

D. T cells

This cell engages in cell-to-cell combat. A. erythrocyte B. platelet C. B cells D. T cells

C. thymus gland

This lymphoid organ is located in the ventral cavity, thoracic cavity, and mediastinum A. spleen B. liver C. thymus gland D. adenoids

A. is a hormone

Thymosin A. is a hormone. B. is the fluid within the lymph nodes. C. is secreted by all lymph nodes. D. plays no known role.

C. The right arm will become edematous

What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region? A. All lymph will drain directly into the superior vena cava B. The right arm will become gangrenous from lack of oxygen C. The right arm will become edematous D. The patient will experience anginal pain.

C. immunization

What is the term that refers to the use of dead or attenuated pathogens to stimulate antibody production? A. immunotolerance B. autoimmunity C. immunization D. inflammation

B. thymus gland

What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes? A. medulla oblongata B. thymus gland C. coronary sinus D. pericardium

C. interstitial spaces

Where does lymph originally come from? A. spleen B. thoracic duct C. interstitial spaces D. lymph nodes

D. helper T cells

Which cells secrete a lymphokine that stimulates both T and B cells? A. platelets B. killer T cells C. erythrocytes D. helper T cells

D. chemical barriers: tears, saliva, stomach acid, B cells, T cells

Which group is incorrect? A. first line of defense: skin, mucous membrane, tears, sneezing B. specific immunity: B cells, T cells C. mechanical barriers: skins, mucous membrane D. chemical barriers: tears, saliva, stomach acid, B cells, T cells

C. nonspecific immunity: inflammation, NK cells, fever, T cells

Which group is incorrect? A. mechanical barriers: skin, mucous membrane B. protective proteins: interferons, complement proteins C. nonspecific immunity: inflammation, NK cells, fever, T cells D. signs of inflammation: redness, heat swelling, pain

A. killer T cells

Which of the T cells destroys pathogens by punching holes in their cell membrane and secreting lymphokines? A. killer T cells B. helper T cells C. suppressor T cells D. memory T cells

C. B cells

Which of the following are most associated with plasma cells and antibodies? A. neutrophils B. eosinophils C. B cells D. T cells

B. a macrophage

Which of the following cells engulfs the pathogen to achieve "antigen presentation"? A. a red blood cell B. a macrophage C. antibodies D. vaccines

C. infections

Which of the following condition is most common in people with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)? A. anaphylaxis B. autoimmune diseases C. infections D. hypertension

B. a hyperactive spleen

Which of the following condition is most likely to cause a platelet deficiency? A. lymphedema B. a hyperactive spleen C. lymphadenopathy D. infectious mononucleosis

B. naturally acquired active immunity

Which of the following indicates why you will not get chickenpox as an adult if you were infected as a child? A. naturally acquired passive immunity B. naturally acquired active immunity C. artificially acquired active immunity D. artificially acquired passive immunity

D. plasma cells

Which of the following is (are) most related to antibody-mediated immunity? A. tears B. saliva C. sneezing D. plasma cells

C. contact dermatitis

Which of the following is characterized by a local tissue response to T cell activity? A. anaphylaxis B. wheezing, edema, and hypotension C. contact dermatitis D. immunotolerance

B. T cells

Which of the following is classified as killer, helper, suppressor, and memory? A. granulocytes B. T cells C. antibodies D. vaccines

B. tonsils

Which of the following is described as partially encapsulated lymph nodes located in the throat area? A. spleen B. tonsils C. thymus gland D. lacteal

C. infectious mononucleosis

Which of the following is due to a viral infection involving the lymph nodes and is called the "kissing disease"? A. Hodgkin's disease B. elephantiasis C. infectious mononucleosis D. anaphylaxis

B. the primary response

Which of the following is most associated with a low plasma level of antibodies? A. the "booster" response B. the primary response C. an autoimmune response D. anaphylaxis

B. naturally acquired passive immunity

Which of the following is most related to the placental transfer of antibodies from the mother to the fetus? A. naturally acquired active immunity B. naturally acquired passive immunity C. artificially acquired active immunity D. artificially acquired passive immunity

C. epinephrine

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for an anaphylactic reaction? A. a bronchoconstricting agent B. gamma globulin C. epinephrine D. histamine

D. causes the release of histamine

Which of the following is true of activation of mast cells? A. causes the release of epinephrine B. is necessary for T-cell activation C. prevents the development of anaphylaxis D. causes the release of histamine

D. B and T cells

Which of the following represents specific immunity? A. inflammation B. interferons C. natural killer cells D. B and T cells

D. naturally acquired active immunity

You had measles as a child. Which of the following best describes your immunity to measles? A. artificially acquired active immunity B. artificially acquired passive immunity C. naturally acquired passive immunity D. naturally acquired active immunity