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A&P Chapter 16
Lymphatic & Immune System Q&A from book & quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the key functions of the lymphatic system? | Immunity, absorption of fats, and the maintenance of fluid balance |
| What forms the basis of the lymphatic fluid? | Tissue fluid left behind following capillary exchange |
| In which lymphatic organ do T cells mature? | Thymus |
| Which statement most correctly describes the main function of lymph nodes? | The removal of pathogens and foreign material from lymphatic fluid |
| Which important white blood cells travel throughout the bloodstream seeking out bacteria? | Neutrophils |
| A tetanus shot creates what type of immunity? | Artifical active immunity |
| How does the spleen contribute to immunity? | It screens passing blood for foreign antigens |
| A substance capable of causing disease is what? | An antigen |
| Which type of immunity uses T cells to destroy pathogens within a cell? | Cellular immunity |
| Humoral immunity triggers the production of ______________ to fight pathogens? | Antibodies |
| If you get bitten by a stray dog and receive a rabies serum, what type of immunity is it? | Artifical passive immunity |
| When you receive a immunization, what type of immunity is it? | Artifical active immunity |
| When you delvelop and immunity after having a disease, what type of immunity is it? | Natural active immunity |
| When a mother passes immunity to newborn, what type of immunity is it? | Natural passive immunity |
| Antibodies use the following tactics except for? | Attracting neutrophils, natural killer cells, and macrophages |
| Fever helps fight antigens because the elevated body temperature..... | Inhibits the reproduction of bacteria and viruses |
| A key difference between cellular and humoral immunity is...... | Cellular immunity destroys pathogens inside the cell, whereas humoral immunity destroys pathogens outside the cell |
| Where is the spleen located? | Upper left quadrant of the abdomen |
| The most abundant immunoglobulin is ....... | IgG |
| The mucous membranes of the respiratory tract repel pathogens because they ..... | Produce mucus, which traps pathogens |
| What is not a sign of inflammation? | Pus |
| A patient comes in to the hospital after losing a large amount of blood, which function of the spleen is most important in this situation? | The spleens role in blood storage |
| The first line of defense is . .. | Skin and mucous membranes |
| The second line of defense is .... | Mechanisms present at birth |
| The third line of defense is ..... | Body retains memory of a pathogen after defeating it |
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