click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
April Iris De Guzman
Anatomy Week 11: Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Which organ has several functions, including defense, hematopoiesis, red blood cell and platelet destruction, and blood reservoir? spleen, thyroid, thalamus, or thymus? | spleen |
Which antibody is synthesized by immature B cells and then inserted into their plasma membranes? | immunoglobulin M |
The movement of phagocytes from blood vessels to an inflammation site is called | diapedesis |
The internal environment of the human body is protected by the _____, which is(are) referred to as the first line of defense. | skin |
Antibodies are proteins of the family called | immunoglobulins |
The functions of the lymph nodes are | defense and hematopoeisis |
What is the primary organ of the lymphatic system? | thymus |
Pyrogen molecules trigger the fever response by promoting the production of: antibodies, leukotrienes, or prostaglandins? | prostaglandins |
A tumor of a lymphoid tissue is called | lymphoma |
True or False: The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body. The two most important functions of this system are fluid balance and immunity. | True |