Human Biology

Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht

Chapter 7

The Lymphatic System and Immunity - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Which of the following is a function of the spleen?
a. produces T cells
b. removes worn-out red blood cells
c. produces immunoglobulins
d. produces macrophages
e. regulates the immune system

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Problem 2

Which of the following is a function of the thymus?
a. production of red blood cells
b. secretion of antibodies
c. production and maintenance of stem cells
d. site for the maturation of T lymphocytes

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Problem 3

Which of the following is a function of the secondary lymphatic organs?
a. transport of lymph
b. clonal selection of B cells
c. location where lymphocytes encounter antigens
d. All of these are correct.

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Problem 4

Which of the following is most directly responsible for the increase in capillary permeability during the inflammatory reaction?
a. pain
b. white blood cells
c. histamine
d. tissue damage

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Problem 5

Which of the following is not a goal of the inflammatory reaction?
a. bring more oxygen to damaged tissues
b. decrease blood loss from a wound
c. decrease the number of white blood cells in the damaged tissues
d. prevent entry of pathogens into damaged tissues

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Problem 6

Which of the following is not correct concerning interferon?
a. Interferon is a protective protein.
b. Virus-infected cells produce interferon.
c. Interferon has no effect on viruses.
d. Interferon can be used to treat certain viral infections.

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Problem 7

The adaptive immune defenses respond to which of the following?
a. specific antigens
b. general pathogens
c. interferon
d. histamine
e. All of these are correct.

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Problem 8

Which of the following does not pertain to B cells?
a. have passed through the thymus
b. have specific receptors
c. are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity
d. synthesize antibodies

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Problem 9

Which of the following characteristics pertains to T cells?
a. have specific receptors
b. are of more than one type
c. are responsible for cell-mediated immunity
d. stimulate antibody production by B cells
e. All of these are correct.

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Problem 12

Active immunity can be produced by
a. having a disease.
b. receiving a vaccine.
c. receiving gamma globulin injections.
d. Both a and b are correct.
e. Both b and c are correct.

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Problem 13

A sudden drop in blood pressure in response to an antigen in the body is a characteristic of which of the following?
a. inflammatory response
b. passive immunity
c. cell-mediated immunity
d. anaphylactic shock
e. None of these are correct.

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Problem 14

Which of the following conditions occurs when antibodies attack the myelin sheath covering nerve fibers?
a. lupus
b. rheumatoid arthritis
c. multiple sclerosis
d. myasthenia gravis

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