Chapter 22: The Lymphatic System And Immunity

What is NOT a function of the lympatic and immune system?

What is the major difference between lymph and interstitial fluid?

What is not considered an organ of the immune system?

The skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps are used in the...

Which organ produces a hormone that promotes maturation of T cells?

Which is a function of the spleen?

Which provides non-specific cellular disease resistance mechanism?

Which anti-microbial substances reduce viral replication ( in uninfected cells)

Which anti-microbial substances promote cytolysis, phagocytosis, and inflammation?

Whcih is NOT a sign of inflammation?

When B and T cells are fully developed and mature, they are described as being ...

Which of the following induces the production of a specific antibody?

Which class of cells includes macrophages, B cells and dendritic cells?

To become activated, _______ requires being bound to a foreign antigen AND simultaneous costimulation?

Which class of antibodies is mainly found in sweat, tears, breast milk, and GI secretions?

Which action makes microbes more susceptible to phagocytosis?

The inability of the immune system to protect the body from a pathogen causes....

An acute allergic response can lead to...

Natural exposure to an infectious agent leads to.....

Which cells are part of the body's second line of defense?

Which cells are most variable in the immune system?

The primary response will peak how may days after an exposure?

Which type of immunity defends against any type of invader?

Which type of adaptive immunity will result from intravenous injection of immunoglobulins?

Which type of adaptive immunity will result from a mother-to-baby IgA transfer via breast feeding?

Natural passive immunity is associated with...

Which cells increase the permeability of blood vessels by releasing histamine?

Which cell is considered to be the most important cell in the immune system?

What is an effect of stress on the immune system?

Which cells of the immune system are the primary targets for the HIV virus?

Which type of allergic reaction is the most common type?

Which of the following is an incorrect matching of immune system cells and their functions? A: macrophage-process and presentation of foreign antigens to T cells B: dendritic cell-process and presents antigens to T and B cells C: B cells-process and presents antigen to helper T cells D: plasma cell- produces and secretes antibodies E: All of these are correct