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1

Each nodule of a lymph node contains a sinus filled with __________.
A)lymphocytes
B)macrophages
C)both A and B
2

The spleen's purpose is to __________.
A)filter lymph of impurities
B)filter blood of impurities
C)both A and B
3

A spleen nodule contains __________.
A)red pulp with blood cells and macrophages
B)white pulp with lymphocytes
C)both A and B
4

The thymus secretes __________ that is believed to help T lymphocytes mature.
A)thyroxin
B)leukocytes
C)thymosin
D)epinephrine
5

The nonspecific defenses include ______.
A)natural killer cells
B)barriers to entry
C)inflammatory reaction
D)complement and interferon
E)all of the above
6

Monocytes differentiate into __________.
A)amoeboid cells
B)neutrophils
C)macrophages
D)microphages
7

Complement is activated when __________ enter the body.
A)antibodies
B)pathogens
C)red blood cells
D)enzymes
8

A virus-infected cell produces and secretes __________.
A)antigen
B)exon
C)interferon
D)histamine
9

B cells give rise to plasma cells, which produce __________.
A)antibodies
B)antigen
C)erythrocytes
D)memory cells
10

The shape of receptors on lymphocytes is complementary to a specific __________.
A)antibody
B)antigen
C)complement protein
D)lymphocyte
11

__________ antibodies are responsible for allergic reactions.
A)IgM
B)IgG
C)IgC
D)IgE
12

In order to recognize a nonself antigen, T cells must have the assistance of ____________.
A)antibodies
B)antigen-presenting cells
C)complement proteins
D)interferon
13

Cytotoxic T cells attack and destroy __________-bearing or abnormal body cells.
A)histamine
B)antigen
C)B-cell
D)antibody
14

Cytotoxic T cells and memory T cells are involved in _________________.
A)antibody-mediated immunity
B)nonspecific body defenses
C)cell-mediated immunity
D)all of these are correct
15

When exposed to an antigen, helper T cells enhance the response of other immune cells by secreting __________.
A)IgM
B)MHC
C)cytokines
D)histamines
16

Active immunity is dependent upon the presence of ___.
A)memory B cells
B)memory T cells
C)lymphocytes
D)memory B cells and memory T cells
17

Substances that contain an antigen to which the immune system responds are called ________.
A)vaccines
B)medications
C)immunoglobulins
D)mast cells
18

Presently, monoclonal antibodies may be used in ___.
A)detecting pregnancy
B)identifying infections
C)both A and B
19

Human illnesses caused by an attack on tissues by the body's own antibodies and T cells are called _________.
A)antibody diseases
B)autoimmune diseases
C)allergic reactions
D)allergen diseases







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