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WorksheetsLymph & Immunity
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
Maria's blood type is (B-), can she receive blood from Julian who has (B+)? Why?
yes, they both have the B-antigen
no, her antibodies won't recognize his D-antigen
yes, because the Rh factor is not important for blood transfusions
no, because he does not have the D-antigen needed for a transfusion
The unique immune cell that is not only created in the bone marrow, but also matures there is the
b-lymphacyte
t-lymphacyte
memory t-cell
erythrocyte
The main job of helper-T cells is to
alert other immune cells that there is a problem
replicate new immune cells
eliminate foreign pathogens
remember details on antigens for future encounters
