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Unit 2 Chapter 21
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Question | Answer |
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Which of the following statements is true about memory cells? | Memory cells respond to antigens more rapidly than naive T cells. The action of memory cells is the reason why we can get some diseases more than once. |
The lymphoid system recovers fluids lost from the _____ to the _____ | vasculature interstitium |
The fluids are collected and recirculated into the ______ via diffusion. | cardiovascular system |
One disease condition that exemplifies the ___ function of the lymphoid system is elephantiasis, which is caused by parasitic blockages of the lymphatic vessels, resulting in massive interstitial tissue edema. | fluid reclamation |
Immune function occurs largely because lymph contains ____ and immunoglobulins, which serve as powerful defense mechanisms against pathogens. | leukocytes |
Digestive function of the lymphatic system is provided by ___ , which are found in the small intestine and are involved in the process of __ absorption. | lacteals lipid |
May defend against a kidney transplant | Natural killer cells |
Natural killer cells | Dendritic cells |
May ingest and destroy bacteria | Macrophages |
Give rise to cells that secrete antibodies | B lymphocytes |
The fluid contained inside the lymphatic vessels is referred to as ___ | lymph |
It is similar to _____ in consistency and appearance. | blood plasma |
Originating distally in the tissues of the body, excess interstitial fluids are taken up by the _____ , which resemble ___ | lymphatic vessels veins |
Accumulations of lymphocytes embedded in connective tissue networks are called ___ | lymphoid tissues |
The tonsils, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes are all examples of ____ | lymphoid organs |
Discharge enzymes into a cloud of bactericidal chemicals | Neutrophils |
Guard against parasites and allergens | Eosinophils |
Transform into phagocytic macrophages that ingest dead pathogens | Monocytes |
Include NK cells, which patrol the body looking for diseased host cells | Lymphocytes |
Secrete histamine, increasing blood flow | Basophils |
Soluble plasma proteins, known as _____, can be activated in three ways. The classical mechanism requires antibodies. | complement |
The alternative and ___ pathways of complement activation can both be initiated independent of antibody actions. | lectin |
One way in which complement activation destroys pathogens is by C3a binding to ___ , which then causes inflammation through histamine and heparin release. | basophils and mast cells |
By binding ___ to red blood cells, complement can serve as a promoter of__ by transporting these elements to reticular tissue for removal. | antibody-antigen complexes immune clearance |
Activated C3b can also directly attach to pathogens and later serve as markers for ___ through a process called opsonization. | phagocytosis |
Further cascades of reactions caused by C3b encourage the formation of membrane attack complexes in the membranes of pathogens, causing ___ . | cytolysis |
A ___ is an abnormal elevation of the body temperature. | fever |
A fever, when allowed to run its course, is actually __ | beneficial |
Fever can ______ interferon activity. | promote |
Fever can also ___ tissue repair. | accelerate |
Lastly, fever will prevent the __ of bacteria and viruses | reproduction |
What are the lymphoid system's main functions? | Immune surveillance, absorption of lipids, fluid recovery |
What are monocytes that migrate to the tissue and function as phagocytes called? | Macrophages |
What are mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues? | Aggregates of lymphoid tissue scattered throughout the lamina propria of mucous membranes |
Which primary lymphoid organ is the site of B cell maturation? | Red bone marrow |
What is the body's largest lymphoid organ? | Spleen |
What does the first line of defense against pathogens consist of? | External barriers |
Which protein inhibits the viral infection of neighboring cells? | Interferon |
Which cell phagocytizes an antigen and displays fragments of it on its surface? | Antigen-presenting cell |
Which T cell plays an integral role in both humoral and cell-mediated immunity? | Helper T cell |
A severe and immediate local IgE reaction to an allergen within seconds of exposure is called _________blank. | anaphylaxis |