The Human Body In Health And Disease

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Which of the following is not a common characteristic shared by blood and lymph vessels?

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they contain continually circulating fluid

Front 2

The thoracic duct:

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is the largest lymph vessel in the body

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The cisterna chyli:

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is part of the thoracic duct

Front 4

The name of the lymphatic vessels in the walls of the small intestine is:

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lacteals

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Lymphedema may result from:

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- a congenital abnormality
- lymphangitis
- a parasitic worm infestation

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Lymph:

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- can carry cancer cells that can be trapped in lymph nodes
- can be a possible route for the spread of cancer
- can carry bacteria to lymph nodes

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One type of lymphoma is:

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Hodgkin's disease

Front 8

Which of the following tonsils are located on either side of the throat?

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palatine tonsils

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The spleen:

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helps to filter out bacteria

Front 10

Which of the following structures is not part of the lymphatic system?

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thyroid

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Heat, one sign of inflammation, is caused by:

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increased blood flow to the inflamed area

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Swelling, one sign of inflammation, is caused by:

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increased vessel permeability

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The inflammation response is part of:

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nonspecific immunity

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The immunity that is passed from mother to fetus is an example of:

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natural passive immunity

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A person exposed to hepatitis is given a shot of gamma globulin (an antibody against hepatitis) to keep him from coming down with the disease. This is an example of:

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artificial passive immunity

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Antigens:

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cause the formation of antibodies

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Compliment fixation:

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- helps kill cells on whose surface compliment-binding takes place
- occurs when antigen and antibody join

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Compliment:

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- consists of a group of protein molecules
- is activated by antibodies
- is usually found in an inactive form in the blood

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Kupffer cells is a special name given to:

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macrophages in the liver

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B cells:

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have specific antibodies in their cell membranes

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Antigens casue immature B cells to:

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become plasma cells

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Long-term immunity occurs when:

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B cells form memory cells

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T cells:

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- spend time developing in the thymus
- are responsible for cell-mediated immunity

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An important phagocytic cell in the immune system is the:

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neutrophil

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Anaphylactic shock is:

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an immediate allergic reaction

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Which of the following is not a type of hypersensitivity of the immune system?

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human lymphocytic antigen

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Hives are the result of:

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an immediate allergic reaction

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is:

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an autoimmune disease

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Severe combined immune deficiency can be:

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treated by a bone marrow transplant

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Acquired immune deficiency:

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- can be caused by a virus
- can be caused by a medical treatment

Front 31

Which of the following tonsils are located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity?

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- pharyngeal tonsils
- adenoids