Anatomy Questions
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Patients infected with the hepatitis C virus will most likely receive a treatment based on__________.-antibiotics-interferons-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-vaccination
Found in secretions such as breast milk and saliva-IgD-IgG-IgE-IgM-IgA
What protein, released by cytotoxic T (TC) cells, perforates a target cell's plasma membrane so that enzymes can enter and fragment the target cell's DNA?perforinsinterferonscytokinesinterleukins
Where do T cells become immunocompetent?bone marrowthyroid glandtonsilsthymus
What of the following should NOT elicit an immune response in your own body?-major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules bound to antigens-immunogens-haptens bound with a protein carrier-self antigens
The only antibody that can cross the placenta from mother to fetus-IgE-IgD-IgG-IgM-IgA
Which of the following are NOT proteins of the immune system?-antigens-complement proteins-cytokines-antibodies
The major lymphatic vessel that drains the right lower side of the body is the __________.-right subclavian trunk-thoracic duct-right jugular trunk-right lymphatic duct
Sheena's B lymphocytes (B cells) produced antibodies to protect her about 3-5 days after she was exposed to a virus. What type of immunity do antibodies provide?-cell-mediated immunity-innate immunity-acquired immunity-nonspecific immunity
What cells display portions of the pathogens (antigens) they ingest on their plasma membranes?-natural killer (NK) cells-eosinophils-antigen-presenting cells-basophils
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?-pain-swelling (edema)-cold-redness
A paper cut can allow bacteria to enter your tissue because it disrupts __________.-a surface barrier-inflammation-antibody production -mucus production
Which of the following is a non-phagocytic cell?eosinophilbasophilmacrophageneutrophil
Which of the following is NOT a surface barrier serving as the first line of defense?-antibody-oil-keratin-mucus
What is the main role of macrophages in the lymphatic tissues?-form collagen fibers-structure and support-phagocytosis-form structures of neurons
Which lymph trunks receive lymph from the upper limbs?subclavian trunksintestinal trunksjugular trunksbronchomediastinal trunks
T/F: Adaptive, or specific, immunity consists of antimicrobial proteins and certain cells that respond quickly to pathogens within the first 12 hours after exposure.
What region of the lymph node contains many mature B cells?trabeculaecortexcapsulemedulla
What makes lymphatic vessels similar to the venous circuit of the cardiovascular system?-Both vessels have a thick tunica media.-Both vessels have valves.-Both vessels feed into capillary beds.-Both vessels operate under high pressure.
What type of mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) is located in the ileum (last portion) of the small intestine?tonsilsappendixadenoidPeyer's patches