Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lymphocyte formed in the thymus gland; acts directly on antigens or produces chemicals that destroy antigens
A)macrophage
B)mediastinal node
C)monoclonal antibody
D)natural immunity
E)natural killer (NK) cell
F)plasma cell
G)spleen
H)T lymphocyte
I)thoracic duct
J)thymus gland

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lymphocyte formed in the thymus gland; acts directly on antigens or produces chemicals that destroy antigens
A)macrophage
B)mediastinal node
C)monoclonal antibody
D)natural immunity
E)natural killer (NK) cell
F)plasma cell
G)spleen
H)T lymphocyte
I)thoracic duct
J)thymus gland

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

T lymphocytes are lymphocytes that mature in the thymus gland and act directly on antigens or produce chemicals that destroy antigens.

Answer: J 
 The thymus gland is where T lymphocytes mature.

Answer: E 
 Natural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes that recognize and destroy cells that do not have the correct cell surface markers.

Answer: F 
 Plasma cells are cells that develop from B cells and produce antibodies.

Answer: G 
 The spleen is an organ that filters blood, removing old and damaged cells and pathogens.

Answer: B 
 The mediastinal node is a lymph node located in the mediastinum.

Answer: C 
 Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies that are identical and specific to a single antigen.

Answer: D 
 Natural immunity is the type of immunity that is present at birth and provides protection against non-specific pathogens.

Answer: A 
 Macrophages are specialized cells that engulf and digest cellular debris and pathogens.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings