Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from the upper right portion of the body
A)lymph vessel
B)macrophage
C)mediastinal nodes
D)monoclonal antibody
E)natural immunity
F)plasma cell
G)right lymphatic duct
H)spleen
I)suppressor T cell
J)tolerance

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from the upper right portion of the body
A)lymph vessel
B)macrophage
C)mediastinal nodes
D)monoclonal antibody
E)natural immunity
F)plasma cell
G)right lymphatic duct
H)spleen
I)suppressor T cell
J)tolerance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The right lymphatic duct is a large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from the upper right portion of the body.

Answer: A 
 A lymph vessel is a thin-walled vessel that carries lymph, a clear, watery fluid containing white blood cells.

Answer: C 
 Mediastinal nodes are lymph nodes located in the area between the lungs (mediastinum).

Answer: D 
 A monoclonal antibody is a laboratory-produced molecule that can mimic the immune system's ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as viruses or cancer cells.

Answer: E 
 Natural immunity refers to the immune system's ability to recognize and destroy harmful pathogens without prior exposure or vaccination.

Answer: F 
 Plasma cells are white blood cells that produce and secrete antibodies, which are specialized proteins that help the immune system to recognize and destroy harmful pathogens.

Answer: H 
 The spleen is an organ in the lymphatic system that helps to filter blood, remove old or damaged red blood cells, and produce new red blood cells.

Answer: I 
 Suppressor T cells are a type of white blood cell that helps to regulate the immune system's response by suppressing the activity of other immune cells, including T and B cells.

Answer: J 
 Tolerance refers to the immune system's ability to distinguish self from non-self and to avoid attacking the body's own cells and tissues.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings