NEW
Font size
WorksheetsLymphatic System
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
What are the oval-shaped structures throughout the body that store lymphocytes and filter out pathogens?
spleen
lymph vessels
lymph nodes
tonsils
The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n) _____.
artery
arteriole
vein
capillary
What gland is located superior to the heart and shrinks with age?
spleen
tonsils
thymus
appendix
Where do B cells mature?
bone marrow
thymus
thyroid
spleen
Where do T cells mature?
spleen
bone marrow
thymus
tonsils
Which term means "big-eater"?
microphage
macrophage
antibody
lymphocyte
Which type of lymphocyte identifies the pathogen, targets them for destruction, and regulates the immune response?
Cytotoxic T Cell
Memory T Cell
Helper T Cell
Suppressor T Cell
Which type of lymphocyte attacks and kills infected cells?
Cytotoxic T Cell
Suppressor T Cell
Helper T Cell
Memory T Cell
Which type of lymphocyte remembers past pathogens to prevent future sickness?
Helper T Cell
Memory T Cell
Suppressor T Cell
Cytotoxic T Cell
Which type of lymphocyte tells the killer cells to stop the attack?
Suppressor T Cell
Memory T Cell
Cytotoxic T Cell
Helper T Cell
Where are all lymphocytes produced?
thymus
bone marrow
tonsils
spleen
The largest lymphatic structure is the _____.
thymus
lymph node
spleen
tonsils
Skin, mucus, hairs, and sebaceous secretions all contribute to the effectiveness of which type of nonspecific defense?
Interferons
Complement System
Physical Barriers
Phagocytes
What type of immunity is a result of having and recovering from an illness?
Innate Immunity
Passive Acquired Immunity
Inactive Acquired Immunity
Active Acquired Immunity
In which condition does the body turn against itself and mistakenly attack normal cells?
autoimmune disease
allergy
HIV
lymphoma
What is the body's hypersensitive response to an outside substance that is otherwise harmless?
autoimmune disease
allergy
lymphoma
HIV
The main collecting duct of the lymphatic system is the left lymphatic duct, also known as the ____.
jugular trunk
thoracic duct
subclavian vein
right lymphatic duct
Antigens cause the immune system to produce proteins called immunoglobulins or _____.
antibodies
antibiotics
antigens
pathogens
What color represents the lymphatic system?
blue
green
purple
red
What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?
thymus
spleen
tonsils
appendix
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the secondary immune response?
rapid onset
prolonged (lasts months)
slow onset
no symptoms
The functions of the lymphatic system include all of the following EXCEPT _____.
return blood to circulation
defend against pathogens
produce lymphocytes
produce tissue fluid
Immunological surveillance involves which of the following cells?
NK cells
Memory cells
Cytotoxic T cells
Suppressor T cells
Lymph drains into the venous system at the _____.
superior vena cava
subclavian veins
jugular veins
axillary veins
The body's nonspecific defenses include _____.
physical barriers
complement system
fever
all of the choices
Which of the following is a specific body defense?
antibodies
interferons
phagocytes
inflammatory response
Cells that regulate and start the immune response are the _____.
NK cells
Helper T cells
Memory cells
Plasma cells
T cells are responsible for _____.
producing macrophages
cell-mediated immunity
antibody-mediated immunity
autoimmunity
Which of the following secretes antibodies?
Plasma cells
NK cells
Helper T cells
Cytotoxic T cells
Which property of specific immunity is the ability to respond to millions of antigens?
specificity
versatility
memory
tolerance
Antibodies that are the largest class and provide resistance to pathogens are _____.
Immunoglobulin G
Immunoglobulin M
Immunoglobulin A
Immunoglobulin E
Antibodies can eliminate antigens in the following ways EXCEPT for _____.
neutralization
agglutination
attraction of phagocytes
perforin
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) selectively attacks _____.
Helper T cells
Cytotoxic T cells
Memory T cells
B cells
Interferons prevent the spread of which pathogen within the body?
bacteria
viruses
fungi
cancer
