Deck 13: The Lymphatic and Body Defenses

Question 1

The smallest organ of the lymphatic system is the:

A) Spleen
B) Thymus
C) Liver
D) Thyroid

Answer 1

Thymus

Question 2

A protein that is produced by T cells is called:

A) Lymphokines
B) Gamma globulins
C) Antitoxins
D) Suppressor cells

Answer 2

Lymphokines

Question 3

A gland that is involved in immune responses is the:

A) Thyroid gland
B) Thymus gland
C) Parathyroid gland
D) Spleen

Answer 3

Thymus gland

Question 4

Which of the following are true of macrophages?

A) They filter harmful substances.
B) They trap and filter cellular debris.
C) They remove old blood cells.
D) They are responsible for cellular immunity.

Question 5

Antibodies are produced by:

A) Thymosin
B) B lymphocytes
C) T cells
D) The spleen

Question 6

Cytotoxic cells perform which of the following functions?

A) Aid in the destruction of infected cells.
B) Stimulate the immune response.
C) Suppress B cells
D) Suppress the immune response.

Question 7

Lymphocytes that attack foreign cells or cells within the body infected with viruses are:

A) Cytotoxic cells
B) T cells
C) B cells
D) Interleukins

Question 8

The fluid that circulates through the lymph system is:

A) Blood
B) Lymph
C) Waste
D) Oxygenated

Question 9

The organ of the lymph system that serves as a filter is the

A) Liver
B) Spleen
C) Kidneys
D) Plasma

Question 10

The process of destroying pathogens is called __________________.

Question 11

A physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating allergic reactions is a(n) _____.

Question 12

This immunoglobulin is effective against bacteria, viruses and toxin _____.

Question 13

This immunoglobulin is found in breast milk, nasal fluid, tears, sweat and gastric juices __________.

Question 14

Inflammation of the lymph nodes is: _______________.

Question 15

Removal of the thymus is a _______________.