Question | Answer |
What are the key functions of the lymphatic system? | Immunity, absorption of fats, and the maintenance of fluid balance |
What forms the basis of the lymphatic fluid? | Tissue fluid left behind following capillary exchange |
In which lymphatic organ do T cells mature? | Thymus |
Which statement most correctly describes the main function of lymph nodes? | The removal of pathogens and foreign material from lymphatic fluid |
Which important white blood cells travel throughout the bloodstream seeking out bacteria? | Neutrophils |
A tetanus shot creates what type of immunity? | Artifical active immunity |
How does the spleen contribute to immunity? | It screens passing blood for foreign antigens |
A substance capable of causing disease is what? | An antigen |
Which type of immunity uses T cells to destroy pathogens within a cell? | Cellular immunity |
Humoral immunity triggers the production of ______________ to fight pathogens? | Antibodies |
If you get bitten by a stray dog and receive a rabies serum, what type of immunity is it? | Artifical passive immunity |
When you receive a immunization, what type of immunity is it? | Artifical active immunity |
When you delvelop and immunity after having a disease, what type of immunity is it? | Natural active immunity |
When a mother passes immunity to newborn, what type of immunity is it? | Natural passive immunity |
Antibodies use the following tactics except for? | Attracting neutrophils, natural killer cells, and macrophages |
Fever helps fight antigens because the elevated body temperature..... | Inhibits the reproduction of bacteria and viruses |
A key difference between cellular and humoral immunity is...... | Cellular immunity destroys pathogens inside the cell, whereas humoral immunity destroys pathogens outside the cell |
Where is the spleen located? | Upper left quadrant of the abdomen |
The most abundant immunoglobulin is ....... | IgG |
The mucous membranes of the respiratory tract repel pathogens because they ..... | Produce mucus, which traps pathogens |
What is not a sign of inflammation? | Pus |
A patient comes in to the hospital after losing a large amount of blood, which function of the spleen is most important in this situation? | The spleens role in blood storage |
The first line of defense is . .. | Skin and mucous membranes |
The second line of defense is .... | Mechanisms present at birth |
The third line of defense is ..... | Body retains memory of a pathogen after defeating it |