Question 1

During the primary immune response,B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The order in which HIV breaches barriers and affects immunity is

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A)  inhalation,entering the circulation,entering helper T cells.
B)  ingestion,entering the circulation,entering helper T cells.
C)  crossing the mucosal barrier,entering macrophages,then B cells,then natural killer cells.
D)  crossing the mucosal barrier,entering macrophages,entering helper T cells,then cytotoxic T cells.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?

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A)  Phagocytosis
B)  Inflammation
C)  Production of antibodies
D)  Synthesis of defensinsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Aging of the lymphatic system begins

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A)  before birth.
B)  at birth.
C)  shortly after birth.
D)  after age 50.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The supratrochlear lymph nodes are located near the

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A)  hand.
B)  wrist.
C)  elbow.
D)  axillary region.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In the cellular immune response

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A)  B cells produce antibodies directly against antigens.
B)  T cells produce antibodies directly against antigens.
C)  T cells attach directly to antigens and destroy them.
D)  T cells attack healthy body cells.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The spleen

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A)  consists of two lobes in the mediastinum.
B)  resembles a large lymph node divided into lobules.
C)  produces T lymphocytes.
D)  produces B lymphocytes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A vaccine can halt an infection in a population if most everyone is vaccinated due to

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A)  herd immunity.
B)  people keeping away from each other.
C)  an epidemic of autoimmunity.
D)  bovine immunity.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide

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A)  naturally acquired active immunity.
B)  artificially acquired active immunity.
C)  artificially acquired passive immunity.
D)  naturally acquired passive immunity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Innate defenses are

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A)  fast and non specific.
B)  slow and non specific.
C)  fast and specifiC.
D)  slow and specific.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

T lymphocytes are responsible for

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A)  programming macrophages.
B)  producing antibodies.
C)  cell-mediated immunity.
D)  humoral immunity.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following are cytokines?

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A)  Antibodies and antigens
B)  Colony stimulating factors,interferons,interleukins,tumor necrosis factor
C)  Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants
D)  Histamine and leukotrienesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

An immunoglobulin molecule is an antigen secreted by T lymphocytes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Normal immune responses require T and B lymphocytes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A newborn is protected against certain digestive and respiratory infections thanks to IgA from the mother's

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A)  milk.
B)  blood.
C)  intestine.
D)  placenta.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Autoimmune diseases are more common in older people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The thymus is in the mediastinum behind the sternum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

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A)  artery.
B)  arteriole.
C)  vein.
D)  capillary.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

The primary functions of lymph include

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A)  returning proteins to the tissue fluid.
B)  transporting foreign particles to the kidneys.
C)  returning proteins to the bloodstream and transporting foreign particles to the lymph nodes.
D)  carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 16: Lymphatic System and Immunity

The primary functions of lymph include

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Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide

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An immunoglobulin molecule is an antigen secreted by T lymphocytes.

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Autoimmune diseases are more common in older people.

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In the cellular immune response

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T lymphocytes are responsible for

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The spleen

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Aging of the lymphatic system begins

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Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.

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A newborn is protected against certain digestive and respiratory infections thanks to IgA from the mother's

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Normal immune responses require T and B lymphocytes.

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The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)

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Which of the following are cytokines?

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The thymus is in the mediastinum behind the sternum.

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During the primary immune response,B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.

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Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?

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The order in which HIV breaches barriers and affects immunity is

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The supratrochlear lymph nodes are located near the

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Innate defenses are

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A vaccine can halt an infection in a population if most everyone is vaccinated due to

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