Deck 13: The Immune Response and Lymphatic System

Question 1

Which of the following cell types secretes antibodies?

A)Macrophages
B)T cells
C)Plasma cells
D)Monocytes

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Immunity that is a result of an actual infection is called

A)artificially acquired passive immunity.
B)artificially acquired active immunity.
C)naturally acquired passive immunity.
D)naturally acquired active immunity.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

An antibody is

A)a substance initiating an allergic response.
B)a marker on the cell surface of macrophages.
C)a protein produced by plasma cells.
D)a marker on the cell surface of macrophages.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following organs breaks down worn-out red blood cells?

A)Spleen
B)Pancreas
C)Thymus
D)Red bone marrow

Question 5

The first line of defense that prevents microbes from entering the body includes

A)phagocytes.
B)T lymphocytes.
C)skin.
D)interferons.

Question 6

GALT is an example of a collection of lymphatic nodules in the

A)respiratory tract.
B)small intestine.
C)stomach.
D)female reproductive system.

Question 7

Cells infected with a virus produce glycoproteins that interfere with viral replication and impede its spread; these glycoproteins are called

A)interferons.
B)suppressors.
C)pyrogens.
D)prostaglandins.

Question 8

When an organ or tissue is transplanted between genetically different individuals it is called a(n)

A)xenograft.
B)isograft.
C)autograft.
D)allograft.

Question 9

Which of the following blood types cannot receive a blood transfusion from type O blood type?

A)Type A
B)Type B
C)All blood types can
D)None of the blood types other than O can

Question 10

The category of immunoglobulins that can also be found in colostrum and mother's milk is

A)IgG.
B)IgA.
C)IgD.
D)IgE.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true for antigens?

A)An antigen is any agent that can bind specifically to components of the immune system.
B)Epitopes are the smallest part of an antigen molecule capable to bind with an antibody.
C)Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids can all be antigens under certain circumstances.
D)Proteins are the least immunogenic molecules due to very few epitopes for antibody recognition.

Question 12

Which of the following cells is a granulocyte?

A)Basophil
B)Monocyte
C)Lymphocyte
D)Macrophage

Question 13

Which of the following provide defense against viral infections?

A)Histamines
B)Antibiotics
C)Prostaglandins
D)Interferons

Question 14

Self-antigens are coded by a group of genes located on chromosome ____ and form the MHC (major histocompatibility complex).

A)21
B)8
C)6
D)5

Question 15

T cells (T lymphocytes)are divided into four categories

A)Killer T cells, activating T cells, helper T cells
B)Killer T cells, helper T cells, suppressor T cells, memory T cells
C)Helper T cells, basophilic T cells, suppressor T cells
D)Suppressor T cells, cytotoxic T cells, secondary T cells, primary T cells

Question 16

Which of the following is a systemic autoimmune disease?

A)Graves' disease
B)Multiple sclerosis
C)Myasthenia gravis
D)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 17

A substance capable of raising the body temperature is

A)heparin.
B)pyrogen.
C)serum.
D)prostaglandin.

Question 18

__________ is a pentamer and the largest of the immunoglobulins.

A)IgG
B)IgA
C)IgD
D)IgM

Question 19

The antibody found in body secretions is

A)IgA.
B)IgD.
C)IgE.
D)IgG.

Question 20

Which of the following is not part of the second line of defense?

A)pH of the skin
B)Cytokines
C)Phagocytosis
D)Fever

Question 21

Enzymes that attack the peptidoglycan layer of bacteria and are present in perspiration,nasal secretions,saliva,and tears are __________.

Question 22

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Basophil
b.IgM
c.IgE
d.Monocyte
e.IgD
f.T cell
g.IgA
h.IgG
Can cross the placenta

Question 23

Large,circulating phagocytic agranulocytes that develop into macrophages as they leave the blood vessels are called __________.

Question 24

The body's decreased ability to fight infections is called __________.

Question 25

__________ occurs when the immune system is unable to distinguish between self- and nonself-antigens and attacks the cells of the body.

Question 26

B cells are responsible for __________-mediated immunity.

Question 27

Delayed hypersensitivity is a result of ___________.

Question 28

Granulocytes are subdivided into three groups: __________,__________,and __________.

Question 29

The category of immunoglobulins that is implicated in allergic reactions is __________.

Question 30

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Basophil
b.IgM
c.IgE
d.Monocyte
e.IgD
f.T cell
g.IgA
h.IgG
Pentamer

Question 31

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Basophil
b.IgM
c.IgE
d.Monocyte
e.IgD
f.T cell
g.IgA
h.IgG
Found in tears,saliva

Question 32

Substances that stimulate the production of antibodies are called __________.

Question 33

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Basophil
b.IgM
c.IgE
d.Monocyte
e.IgD
f.T cell
g.IgA
h.IgG
Allergic reactions

Question 34

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.Basophil
b.IgM
c.IgE
d.Monocyte
e.IgD
f.T cell
g.IgA
h.IgG
Monomer bound to surface of B cells

Question 35

A(n)__________ is a strong immune response to a substance that is usually not harmful to the body but causes hypersensitivity reactions.