Deck 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Your Defense Systems

Question 1

The HIV virus targets ________ cells.

A)Natural killer cells
B)B-cells
C)Helper T-cells
D)Dendritic cells

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Unique molecules found on the outer surface of cell membranes are called

A)Antigens
B)Antibodies
C)Interferon
D)Cytokines

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Lymphatic trunks from the lumbar region empty into the

A)Left lymphatic duct
B)Right lymphatic duct
C)Sacral duct
D)Thoracic duct

Answer 3

D

Question 4

It is because of adaptive ________ that people normally get chicken pox only once.

A)Immunity
B)WBCs
C)Antibodies
D)Antigens

Question 5

For your body to launch an effective response to invading pathogens, innate immunity must join forces with the

A)Lymphatic system
B)Cardiovascular system
C)Adaptive immunity
D)Hypothalamus

Question 6

What name is given to the series of reactions responsible for activation of twenty normally inactive proteins?

A)Complement cascade
B)Inflammatory response
C)Margination selection
D)Differentiation process

Question 7

Which stage of cancer would mean it had spread to nearby tissues?

A)Stage four
B)Stage seven
C)Stage two
D)Stage five

Question 8

Barriers include all of the following except ________.

A)Mucous membranes
B)Skin
C)Sebaceous glands
D)Nails

Question 9

Once the threat of invasion is over, the ____________ are responsible for "turning-off" the response.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Regulatory T-cells
C)Cytotoxic T-cells
D)Helper B-cells

Question 10

In addition to storage of white blood cells the lymphatic system is also responsible for

A)Producing pathogens to fight infections
B)Producing fluids to supplement the cardiovascular system
C)Production of some types of white blood cells
D)Maturation of some types of red blood cells

Question 11

What is the cytokine which is produced to stimulate macrophages and cause death of cancer cells?

A)Interferon
B)Interleukin
C)Cytokinase
D)Tumor necrosis factor

Question 12

The ____________ cells release antibodies to destroy cells that carry non-self antigens.

A)Mast
B)B-lymphocytic
C)T-lymphocytic
D)Natural killer

Question 13

The body has both physical and chemical ____________ to prevent invaders from entering.

A)Cells
B)Barriers
C)Nodes
D)Cytes

Question 14

Which structure will sometimes disappear in adults?

A)Sinus
B)Spleen
C)Thymus
D)Pancreas

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the immune system's components?

A)Barrier
B)NSAID
C)Inflammation
D)Chemical

Question 16

The first leukocytes to arrive at the site of damage are the

A)Neutrophils
B)Basophils
C)Mast cells
D)Dendrite cells

Question 17

There are two types of proliferation, one for ____________ and one for all other types of lymphocytes.

A)Natural killer cells
B)B-cells
C)Helper T-cells
D)Dendritic cells

Question 18

Innate immunity triggers a series of mechanisms that target specific pathogens; the mechanisms are called

A)Passive immunity
B)Helper cells
C)Activation cells
D)Adaptive immunity

Question 19

____________ are essential for the reproduction of B cells and other types of cells.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Helper T-cells
C)Cytotoxic T-cells
D)Regulatory T-cells

Question 20

Lymph nodes can be described as

A)Small encapsulated bodies
B)Patches of cytokines
C)Immature antibodies
D)Organelles of immunity

Question 21

HIV infection and subsequently AIDS, is characterized by severe decrease in immune function, particularly ________.

A)Memory B-cells
B)Neutrophils
C)Helper T-cells
D)Plasma cells

Question 22

A cytokine produced by cells in response to invasion by a virus is ________.

A)Complement
B)Interferon
C)Interleukin
D)Mucus

Question 23

The spleen is a lymph organ that filters blood and also acts as a reservoir for ________.

A)Water
B)Fat
C)Interstitial fluid
D)Blood

Question 24

The ________ in the chest is part of the lymphatic system and helps T lymphocytes mature.

A)Pharyngeal tonsils
B)Spleen
C)Palatine tonsils
D)Thymus

Question 25

If you have had the chicken pox once, you will not get chicken pox again.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity

Question 26

Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity

Question 27

In this stage of cancer, spread to distant tissues and organs is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV

Question 28

What kind of cells produce antibodies?

A)T cells
B)B cells
C)NK cells
D)Neutrophils

Question 29

This stage of cancer is often terminal ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV

Question 30

If the body is exposed to the same pathogen in the future, memory cells allow the body to mount a much faster response to the invasion known as the ________ response.

A)Primary
B)Secondary
C)Tertiary
D)Quaternary

Question 31

Which of these is an autoimmune disease?

A)c and d only
B)Influenza
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Question 32

If you are exposed to hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated against it, you may receive antibodies from another person.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity

Question 33

The activated lymphocytes must make thousands of copies of themselves in order to fight off the thousands of pathogens reproducing in the body.This reproduction of lymphocytes is called ________.

A)Lymphocyte proliferation
B)Lymphocyte activation
C)Differentiation
D)Immunization

Question 34

The fetus receives antibodies from the mother which last several weeks after birth.This is an example of ________.

A)Natural passive immunity
B)Natural active immunity
C)Artificial active immunity
D)Artificial passive immunity

Question 35

The signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ________.

A)Cold
B)Pain
C)Swelling
D)Redness

Question 36

In this stage of cancer, no spread from the origin is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV

Question 37

The ________ gland is larger in children because they are exposed to many new infections.

A)Thymus
B)Thyroid
C)Thalamus
D)Tinnitus

Question 38

The group of diseases that occur when antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own cells is ________.

A)Immunodeficiency diseases
B)Autoimmune diseases
C)Immunocompetent diseases
D)Diseases of the reticuloendothelial system

Question 39

In this stage of cancer, spread to nearby lymph nodes is present ________.

A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV

Question 40

In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the ________.

A)Pleural membrane
B)Mucous membrane
C)Synovial membrane
D)Myelin membrane

Question 41

The ____________ is a lymphatic organ that destroys red blood cells.

Question 42

The ____________ is the soft organ between the aortic arch and sternum.

Question 43

Selection of lymphocytes which react to antigens is called _______________ selection.

Question 44

Walling off an infected area is called ____________.

Question 45

Lymph capillaries empty into lymphatic ____________.

Question 46

________ means to break down or destroy.

Question 47

The reproduction of activated B cells is called _____________________.

Question 48

Ultimately the cause of death in AIDS patients is ___________________.

Question 49

____________, and mast cells, release chemicals to promote inflammation.

Question 50

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include ________.

A)Joint stiffness
B)Symmetrical joint damage
C)Decreased range of motion
D)All of the above

Question 51

____________ immunity is your body's inborn ability to fight infection.

Question 52

____________, or white blood cells, defend the body.

Question 53

Any organism that invades your body and causes disease is a(n) ____________.

Question 54

Vaccination triggers ________________________ immunity.

Question 55

____________ are molecules on the outer surface of cells.

Question 56

Cancers that are diagnosed after they have already spread to other organs are much more likely to be ________.

Question 57

________ fight parasitic worms.

Question 58

Redness, heat, swelling and pain are signs of ____________.

Question 59

Signs and symptoms of allergies can include all of the following except ________.

A)Weight loss
B)Wheezing
C)Upper respiratory infections
D)Hives Short

Question 60

The ____________ system is the transport system for pathogens and white blood cells.

Question 61

________ are proteins produced by damaged tissues and white blood cells that stimulate immune response in a variety of ways, including increasing inflammation, stimulating lymphocytes, and enhancing phagocytosis.

Question 62

Cells have molecules on the outer surface of their membranes to distinguish whether they are friend or foe.These molecules are called ________.

Question 63

If an invader has an opportunity to enter the body, white blood cells, or ________, are responsible for defending the body against invaders.

Question 64

________ is staged and prognosis is determined by the amount of metastasis, tumor characteristics, and lymph node involvement.

Question 65

Cytotoxic T cells release a cytokine called ________, which causes infected cells to develop holes in their membranes and die.

Question 66

When the hypothalamus causes a rise in body temperature during an illness, it is purposely trying to destroy the invading ________.

Question 67

The destruction of self-recognizing lymphocytes is known as ________.

Question 68

Inflammation that becomes systemic and is caused by allergic reactions to insect stings, nuts, or shellfish is called ________.

Question 69

________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the synovial membrane of a patient's joints.

Question 70

________ is characterized by four cardinal signs: swelling, pain, heat, and redness.

Question 71

Complement ________ is a complex series of reactions that activate 20 proteins that are usually inactive in the blood unless activated by a pathogen invasion.

Question 72

In ________ disorders, the body fails to recognize "self" and destroys its own tissue.

Question 73

________ is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood, characterized by the overproduction of white blood cells.

Question 74

Symptoms of leukemia are caused by decreased function of WBCs (if the cells are immature) and decreased ________ of RBCs and platelets.

Question 75

________ disorders occur when the immune system attacks some part of the body.The body fails to recognize "self" and destroys its own tissue as if it were an invader.

Question 76

The lumbar, intestinal, and intercostal trunk all empty into the ________ duct, a large duct that runs from the abdomen up through the diaphragm and into the left subclavian vein.

Question 77

There are several different types of leukemia based on the ________ of WBCs and the nature of the patient's symptoms.

Question 78

The inflammatory response is the same, whether it is a mechanical injury, a wound infection, damage due to a pathogen, or ________ throat.

Question 79

A rise in body temperature is one way the immune system deliberately tries to kill a(n) ________.

Question 80

________ is the rise in body temperature as a deliberate attempt by the immune system to destroy the pathogens that have invaded the body.