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WorksheetsEndocrine and Lymphatic Doldrums
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 10mins
A virus weakened for use in vaccines is described as
toxoid
attenuated
dormant
killed
A type of T cell that suppresses the immune response in order to prevent overactivity, such as in an autoimmune disease?
Regulatory t cells
cytotoxic T cells
memory cells
helper T cells
Injection of any immune serum is what type of immunity?
natural passive immunity
artificial passive immunity
natural active immunity
artificial active immunity
What type of immunity is antibody production?
acquired active immunity
nonspecific immunity
passive immunity
innate immunity
Check all which participate in innate immunity.
inflammation
fever
boosters
interferon
interleukins
what are the functions of the lymphatic system?
Fluid balance
transport lymph to the tissues
protection/immunity
absorption of fat
what two hormones are found in contraceptives
testosterone
estrogen
oxytocin
progesteron
Name two functions of glucocorticoids
Maintain glucose levels in time of stress
promote uterine contractions
increase metabolic rate of body cells
suppress the inflammatory response
a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex classified as a mineralcorticoid
aldosterone
androgen
estogen
testosterone
A large gland located on either side of the larynx.
parathyroid
pituitary gland
thyroid gland
adrenal gland
The two hormones produced in the posterior pituitary.
antidiuretic hormone
prolactin
oxytocin
cortisol
where is epinephrine produced
pineal gland
adrenal medulla
parathyroid hormone
adrenal cortex
T cells are lymphocytes that mature where?
thymus
bone marrow
long bones
epiphyseal disks
A hormone that helps to regulate sodium and potassium balance
calcitonin
aldosterone
cortisol
GH
Another name for somatotropin
TSH
gonadotropins
growth hormone
prolactin
A root word meaning gland is
nephr/o
lact/o
adeno/o
renal
Which ones are a type of active artificially acquired immunity?
inflammation
vaccination
antiserum
immunization
What is a circulating protein that binds with a specific antigen?
antibody
interleukin
Helper T cell
toxoid
Name two mechanisms that move lymph.
breathing
homeostasis
skeletal muscle contraction
blood pressure
what are the functions of lymph nodes?
propel blood back to the heart
filter lymph
are sites where lymphocytes of the immune system multiply and work to combat foreign organisms
produce hormones
what lymph nodes could be affected with breast cancer and brachial infections
tracheobronchial nodes
inguinal nodes
axillary nodes
cervical nodes
where are the lingual tonsils found
posterior of the tongue
thorax
thyroid
thymus
What are chemical messengers that have specific regulatory effects on certain cells or organs?
neurotransmitter
hormones
ANP
interferon
What is the main hormone used for water balance in the body?
antidiuretic hormone
aldosterone
corisol
atrial natriuretic peptide
