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61. Immunity that is passed from mother to child across the placenta or in milk is which type of immunity? indirect
62. Which line of defense is mucus and lacrimal secretions? first line
63. What are the functions of the skin? forms mechanical barrier that prevents entry of pathogens and other harmful substances
64. Blood cells agglutinate because: blood cells contain opposite antibodies that match the blood
65. The tonsils are considered what kinds of lymphatic organs? lymphnode organe
66. White blood cells are produced in the: bone marrow
67. The mixed organ which programs T cells is the: thymus
68. The purpose of lymph nodes is to: filters bacteria
69. In an autoimmune disease, what does the body do? body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues
70. What are monoclonal antibodies used for? a possible treatment for cancer
71. What are the main functions of the lymphatic system? defense
72. The leukocytes particularly important in the immune response are: lymphocytes
73. In which areas are lymph nodes present? cervical, inguinal, axillary
74. The lymphatic structure that programs lymphatic cells and is most active during childhood: thymus
75. Production of antibodies is ____ immunity. direct
76. Lymphatic vessels function to: pick up excess lymph in the blood stream to the heart
77. This results from accumulation of fluid leaked from the bloodstream into tissues (such as in elephantiasis). edemal
78. If you receive gamma globulin, this is considered what kind of immunity? passive
79. What is the role of fever in the body? system resonse triggered by pyrogens, high body temp inhibits multiplication of bacteria and enhances body process
80. The leukocytes particularly important in the immune response are: lymphocytes
81. The part of the MALT that prevents bacteria from breaching the intestinal wall (affected in the case of E.Coli.) peyers patches
82. The largest lymph organ that serves as a filter and a blood reservoir (enlarges during mononucleosis spleen
83. What are the specific body defenses? lymphocytes, antibodies, macrophages
84. What are the parts of the first line of defense? skin and mucous membranes
85. What entraps microorganisms entering the respiratory passages? nose hairs/mucous
86. Increased blood flow to an area accounts for: bruising/swelling
87. A foreign substance in the body is a(n) splinters
88. The area seeded by immunocompetent B and T cells is the: (blank)
89. Lymphocytes arise in the: lymphocytes
90. What is the function of plasma cells? antibodies
91. What are the functions of inflammation? prevents spread of injoulus agents to adjacent tissure and dispse of pathogens and tissue cells. dead tissue cells and promotes tissue repair
92. This results from accumulation of fluid leaked from the bloodstream into tissues. elephantits
93. If you receive a vaccine (a weakened or inactive form of a virus or bacteria), this is considered what type of immunity? ?
94. This type of cell binds with B cells and releases chemicals that activate B cells, T cells, and macrophages. helper T-cells
95. The cells which DO NOT remain permanently in the system after attack by an antigen are: ?
 

 



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