Lymph & Immunity

Which of the following signs is not characteristic of inflammation?

• redness

• pain

• cold

• swelling

A major function of the lymphatic system is to drain body fluids and return them to the bloodstream.

• true

• false

Inappropriate accumulation of fluid in your lymphatic system is referred to as

• lymphedema

• hematoma

• lympheasis

• lymph vessel

The lymphatic system actively pumps lymph like the heart.

• true

• false

Lymphatic capillaries possess flaps to prevent backflow of fluid.

• true

• false

(a)   is the term used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system. (This is a 1 word answer).

The leukocyte that mainly makes up the pus in your infected wounds is called _________. (Also the most prevalent leukocyte)

• Eosinophil

• Neutrophil

• Monocyte

• Macrophage

Mast cells detect injury to nearby cells and release ______, initiating an inflammatory response.

• histamine

• memory T-cells

• antigens

• leukocytes

The first ever vaccine was created when a scientist successfully injected small amounts of which virus into his young patient?

• cowpox

• measles

• mumps

• polio

Immunity developed from an individual's own immune system.

• active immunity

• adaptive immunity

• passive immunity

• innate response