Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 33: Lymph Transport and Immunity

Post-Test

1
The lymphatic system _____.
A)takes excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream
B)absorbs fats at the intestinal villi and transports them to the bloodstream
C)defends the body against disease
D)All of these
2
The first lymphoid organ(s) to encounter pathogens and antigens that enter the body by way of the nose and mouth is/are the _____.
A)spleen
B)thymus gland
C)tonsils
D)lymph nodes
3
The lymph is cleansed by _____.
A)macrophages in lymph nodes
B)the spleen
C)the thymus gland
D)All of these
4
The blood is cleaned by the _____.
A)lymph nodes
B)spleen
C)thymus gland
D)None of these
5
White blood cells are produced by the _____.
A)red bone marrow
B)spleen
C)thymus gland
D)All of these
6
The risk of tissue and organ rejection can be minimized by _____.
A)the use of immunosuppressive drugs
B)transplanting an organ with the same type HLA antigens as those of the recipient
C)performing autotransplants when possible
D)All of these
7
Tissue rejection occurs because _____ bring about destruction of the foreign tissues.
A)memory T cells
B)neutrophils
C)cytotoxic T cells
D)red blood cells
8
Antibodies are found in _____.
A)blood
B)breast milk
C)lymph
D)All of these
9
Infants acquire _____ immunity from breast feeding.
A)passive
B)active
C)cell-mediated
10
Blood type _____ has neither the A antigen nor the B antigen on red blood cells.
A)A
B)B
C)AB
D)O
11
Sensitized T cells initiate _____.
A)delayed allergic responses
B)immediate allergic responses
C)autoimmune diseases
D)All of these
12
A common autoimmune disease that causes recurring inflammation in synovial joints is _________.
A)rheumatoid arthritis
B)multiple sclerosis
C)systemic lupus
D)AIDS
13
One type of immediate allergic response is caused by _____ antibodies attached to mast cells and basophils.
A)IgA
B)IgG
C)IgE
D)IgM
14
Active immunity _____.
A)results in long-term immunity
B)is dependent on the presence of memory B cells
C)ensures the next exposure to the antigen results in a quicker immune response
D)All of these
15
Specific immunity _____.
A)depends on the activity of neutrophils and macrophages
B)recognizes very specific antigens on the pathogens
C)is amplified by the complement system
D)All of these
16
When an allergen binds to IgE antibodies on mast cells and basophils _____, is/are released which cause(s) the coldlike symptoms.
A)interferon
B)cytokines
C)histamine
D)complement
17
The _____ are disabled by the HIV virus.
A)plasma B cells
B)memory B cells
C)helper T cells
18
Worn out and damaged red blood cells are removed from the blood by the _____.
A)liver
B)kidneys
C)spleen
D)thymus gland
19
Which of the following is a nonspecific defense?
A)barriers to entry
B)inflammatory reactions
C)protective proteins
D)All of these
20
The redness associated with the inflammatory reaction is a result of _____.
A)enlarged capillaries
B)an increase in tissue fluid production
C)increased phagocytosis
D)the stimulation of free nerve endings
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