Lymphatic System

Select all primary lymphatic organs listed below.

• spleen

• red bone marrow

• thymus

• lymph nodes and lymphatic nodules

• tonsils & adenoids

Select all secondary lymphatic organs listed below.

• spleen

• red bone marrow

• thymus

• lymph nodes and lymphatic nodules

• tonsils & adenoids

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

• immunity

• gas exchange and oxygen transport

• transporting dietary lipids

• draining excess fluid

Which of the following is the first line of defense?

• phagocytes, NK cells, and interferons

• inflammatory response

• the skin and mucous membranes along with their secretions

• cell-mediated and humoral immunity

Which of the following is the second line of defense?

• phagocytes, NK cells, antimicrobial proteins like interferons, complement system, and transferrins, and the inflammatory response

• B Lymphocytes

• the skin and mucous membranes along with their secretions

• cell-mediated and humoral immunity

Which of the following antibodies is the most abundant and is passed from mother to fetus through the placenta?

• IgM

• IgA

• IgD

• IgG

• IgE

Which of the following antibodies is found in sweat, tears, saliva, and breast milk (levels decreased during stress)?

• IgM

• IgA

• IgD

• IgG

• IgE

Which of the following antibodies is found on the surface of B cells and is involved in activation of the complement system?

• IgM

• IgA

• IgD

• IgG

• IgE

Which of the following is a pentamer-shaped antibody that is the first produced in response to the invader and short-lived?

• IgM

• IgA

• IgD

• IgG

• IgE

Which of the following is the antibody involved in allergic reactions and provides protection from parasitic worms?

• IgM

• IgA

• IgD

• IgG

• IgE