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Physiology Stack 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lymph is filtered by the | Lymph Nodes |
| The lymphatic organs produce | Lymphocytes |
| The purpose of the lymphatic system is to | fight against infection |
| Fluid that is clear, watery and contains protein molecules, salts, and other substances is called | Intercellular Fluid |
| The lymphatic system is made up of lymphatic vessels where lymph flows in only one direction towards | The Heart |
| The T cell is considered | the communicator |
| Millions of B cells release millions of | antibodies |
| The functions of the lymphatic system are... | Transporting intersistial fluid back to the bloodstream, providing immunological defenses, transporting absorbed fats from the intestines to the blood, houses and developes lymphocytes |
| Which antibody is synthesized by immature B cells and then inserted into their plasma membranes? | immunoglobulin M |
| _____ refers to a phenomenon in which the genetic characteristics common to a particular kind of organism provide defense against certain pathogens. | Species resistance |
| The presentation of an antigen by an antigen-presenting cell activates the T cell. The cell then divides repeatedly to form a clone of identical sensitized T cells that form | effector T cells and memory cells. |
| _______ is the only antibody class with the ability to cross the placental barrier, providing passive immunity to the developing fetus during pregnancy. | IgG |
| Complement can best be described as a(n): | enzyme in blood. |
| The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body. The two most important functions of this system are | fluid balance and immunity. |
| Activities that result in central movement or flow of lymph are called | lymphokinetic activities. |
| The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called | phagocytosis. |
| The functions of the lymph nodes are | defense and hematopoiesis. |