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WorksheetsMed Term Lymphatic System 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Spleen
a)
is the largest lymphatic organ
b)
contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules
c)
contains numerous phagocytic cells
d)
all of these are correct
2.
An antigen is___, whereas an antibody is___.
a)
a foreign substance to which lymphocytes respond; a globular protein that reacts with an antigen to eliminate them
b)
an immunoglobin; foreign protein
c)
a hapten; an enzyme
d)
none of these is correct
3.
Newborns can acquire ____ immunity through breast milk.
a)
specific
b)
passive
c)
active
d)
innate
4.
This organ reaches its largest size during puberty then shrinks by involution.
a)
thymus
b)
spleen
c)
tonsil
d)
Peter's patches
5.
_____ are antigens that can trigger an allergic response.
a)
Haptens
b)
Allergens
c)
Immunoglobins
d)
None of these is correct
6.
The resistance to specific pathogens, or disease-causing agents is called _________.
a)
spleen
b)
lymphatic system
c)
anitbodies
d)
immunity
7.
Small, round or oval masses that filter the lymph and remove toxins, wastes, and other harmful substances.
a)
lymphocyte
b)
lymph nodes
c)
thymus
d)
bone marrow
8.
Two organs of the lymph system:
a)
Thymus & Pancreas
b)
Pancreas & Thyroid
c)
Spleen & Thymus
d)
Tonsils & Thymus
9.
Human body's natural resistance to certain diseases:
a)
Acquired active immunity
b)
Acquired passive immunity
c)
Cell-Mediated Immunity
d)
Natural Immunity
10.
Specialized proteins that fight disease:
a)
Antigens
b)
Antibodies
c)
B-Cells
d)
T-Cells
11.
Pathogens are:
a)
Any microorganism
b)
Disease-causing microorganisms
c)
B-Cells
d)
T-Cells
12.
The ____ lymph nodes are in your armpit.
a)
axillary
b)
brachial
c)
radial
d)
ulnar
13.
The ______ lymph nodes are in your groin
a)
axillary
b)
femoral
c)
lumbar
d)
inguinal
14.
Which term means "cell eating?"
a)
pinocytosis
b)
phagocytosis
15.
What does the spleen do?
a)
male uterus
b)
make babies
c)
extra tooth storage
d)
filter blood
16.
Where do T cells mature?
a)
blood
b)
bone marrow
c)
thymus
d)
tonsils
17.
In which condition does the body turn against itself and mistakenly attack normal cells?
a)
autoimmune disease
b)
allergy
c)
Hodgkin's disease
d)
cardiovascular disease
18.
Which tissue produces lymphocytes and filters out impurities and harmful substances?
a)
spleen
b)
tonsils
c)
thymus
d)
lymph nodes
19.
Where are antibodies produced?
a)
lymph nodes
b)
capillaries
c)
lacteals
d)
thoracic duct
20.
Toward what area of the body does lymph flow?
a)
brain
b)
feet
c)
stomach
d)
heart
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