Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Large lymphatic vessel in the chest; empties lymph into veins in the upper chest
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.

-Large lymphatic vessel in the chest; empties lymph into veins in the upper chest
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

The thoracic duct is a large lymphatic vessel in the chest that empties lymph into veins in the upper chest.

Answer: B 
 Medisastinal nodes are lymph nodes located in the mediastinum, which is the area between the lungs.

Answer: C 
 Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced molecules that can mimic the immune system's ability to fight off harmful pathogens or cancer cells.

Answer: D 
 Natural immunity refers to the innate, non-specific defense mechanisms that the body uses to protect against harmful pathogens, such as the skin, mucous membranes, and certain immune cells.

Answer: E 
 Natural killer (NK) cells are a type of lymphocyte that can identify and destroy infected or abnormal cells in the body.

Answer: F 
 Plasma cells are a type of immune cell that produce and secrete large amounts of antibodies in response to specific pathogens.

Answer: G 
 The spleen is an organ in the body that helps to filter blood and remove old or damaged red blood cells.

Answer: H 
 T lymphocytes, or T cells, are a type of immune cell that play a critical role in recognizing and responding to specific pathogens and abnormal cells in the body.

Answer: J 
 The thymus gland is an organ in the body that is involved in the development and maturation of certain immune cells, such as T lymphocytes.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings