Question 1

Clusters of lymphatic tissue that intercept microorganisms that may enter through the nose and mouth are called

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A)   lymph nodes
B)   tonsils
C)   splenic nodules
D)   thymus
E)   Peyer's patches

Question 2

All of the following are part of nonspecific defense EXCEPT

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A)   lymphocytes
B)   mechanical barriers
C)   inflammation
D)   phagocytosis
E)   chemical action of complement

Question 3

Lymphadenotomy is

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A)   stopping the flow of lymph
B)   study of lymph vessels
C)   inflammation of lymph glands
D)   incision into a lymph gland
E)   formation of lymph

Question 4

All of the following are components of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

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A)   tonsils
B)   thymus
C)   spleen
D)   liver

Question 5

Neutrophils and lymphocytes are the primary phagocytic cells in the body's defense mechanism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

T-lymphocytes differentiate in the

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A)   thymus
B)   thyroid
C)   tonsils
D)   trachea
E)   spleen

Question 7

The lymphatic organ that is located in the mediastinum,just anterior to the ascending aorta,is the

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A)   cardiac lymph node
B)   aortic tonsil
C)   thoracic duct
D)   thymus

Question 8

Immunity that you obtain by producing antibodies against a specific pathogen is _____ immunity.

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A)   passive
B)   primary
C)   active
D)   artificial

Question 9

Two characteristics of specific defense mechanisms are

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A)   lymphocytes and macrophages
B)   specificity and memory
C)   T-cells and B-cells
D)   natural and artificial immunity
E)   barriers and chemicals

Question 10

What is the term for the type of immunity obtained when an infant receives IgA antibodies from mother's milk?

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Question 11

The type of T-cell that stimulates the activation of B-lymphocytes is the _____ T-cell.

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A)   suppressor
B)   helper
C)   memory
D)   killer

Question 12

Immunoglobulins are antibodies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The function of plasma cells is to

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A)   produce more B-cells
B)   phagocytize bacteria
C)   produce antibodies
D)   stimulate clones of T-cells

Question 14

The action of interferon offers some protection against

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A)   inflammation
B)   bacteria
C)   skin infections
D)   viruses
E)   suppressor T-cell action

Question 15

Vaccines are used to provide passive artificial immunity.

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A) True 
 B)False

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