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B cells develop and mature in the:-lymph nodes.-thymus.-liver.-bone marrow.
What is MALT?-an area of fermentation due to infection-areas or nodules or lymphatic tissue associated with mucous membranes-process that describes the gradual atrophy of the thymus-lymphatic tissue specialized in filtering out yeast microbes
Where does the thoracic duct begin?-at the cervical lymph nodes-at the subclavian vein-at the lumbar trunks-at the cisterna chyli
Skin gets its strength, form, and flexibility from:
Nerves that regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sudoriferous glands and control the flow of sebum to the surface of the skin are
As cells die they are pushed to the surface to replace dead cells that are shed from the __________.
The layer directly beneath the epidermis is the
What cells are responsible for cell-mediated immunological memory in which the immune response is expedited upon subsequent exposure to an antigen?effector cellsMHC moleculesB cellsmemory T cells
The most prevalent antibody, which is able to cross the placenta, is __________.-IgG-IgM-IgA-IgE
Binds antigens associated with parasitic pathogens and allergens-IgA-IgM-IgG-IgE-IgD
Which is NOT a location where lymph nodes are commonly found?-axillary region-inguinal region-cervical region-popliteal region
A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails is
Which of the following characteristics of adaptive immunity ensures that vaccination effectively prevents disease?-surface barriers-immunological memory-immune surveillance-inflammatory response
The only antibody not secreted in significant amounts by B cells-IgE-IgA-IgM-IgD-IgG
Class I MHC molecules __________.-activate B cells-present exogenous antigens-are found only on antigen-presenting cells (APCs)-activate cytotoxic T cells
What initiates T cell activation?-T cell activation begins with the interaction of the T cell with other molecules on the cells called co-stimulators.-T cell activation begins when a T cell is ingested by a macrophage.-T cell activation begins with a cell processing and displaying antigen fragments on its MHC molecules.-T cell activation begins when the T cell differentiates into effector cells and memory cells.
Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?-redness-fever-edema-pain
T/F: Self antigens usually generate an immune response in our own bodies.
The first antibody secreted upon exposure to an antigen-IgA-IgG-IgE-IgM-IgD
Madison wants to give a kidney to her older sister. What type of organ transplant will this be?-allograft-xenograft-isograft-autograft