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Sara Bavandpour

Anatomy StudyStack Set 2 (Weeks 6-12)

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The type of immune mechanism that provides a general defense by acting against anything recognized as “not self” is called: a. nonspecific immunity. b. specific immunity. c. autoimmune. d. none of the above. a. nonspecific immunity. (Week 11 Quiz)
Lacteals: a. drain into the right lymphatic duct. b. are the lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines. c. are able to absorb fat from the digestive system. d. Both B and C are correct. d. Both B and C are correct. (Week 11 Quiz)
The internal environment of the human body is protected by the _____, which is(are) referred to as the first line of defense. a. skin b. connective tissue c. white blood cells d. muscle tissue a. skin (Week 11 Quiz)
The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit. a. true b. false a. true (Week 11 Quiz)
Lymphatics resemble veins except that lymphatics: a. have thinner walls. b. contain more valves. c. contain lymph nodes located at certain intervals along their course. d. All of the above are correct. d. All of the above are correct. (Week 11 Quiz)
The tonsils located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity are called the _____ tonsils. a. palatine b. pharyngeal c. lingual d. laryngeal b. pharyngeal (Week 11 Quiz)
Masses of lymphoid tissue located in a protective ring under the mucous membranes in the mouth and the back of the throat are called a. lymphatic capillaries. b. lymph nodes. c. tonsils. d. anastomoses. c. tonsils. (Week 11 Quiz)
About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the: a. liver. b. small intestine. c. spleen. d. Both A and B are correct d. Both A and B are correct (Week 11 Quiz)
Interferon inhibits the spread of: a. viruses. b. bacteria. c. cancer. d. Both A & C e. Both B & C d. Both A & C (Week 11 Quiz)
Antibodies are proteins of the family called a. glucoproteins. b. immunoglobulins. c. globulins. d. antigens. b. immunoglobulins. (Week 11 Quiz)
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