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WorksheetsLymph and Immune Practice Quiz
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
What is the first defense structure or strategy a pathogen is likely to encounter?
macrophages
T cells
skin
fever
Which cell is part of the innate/non-specific immune response?
macrophages
helper T cells
killer T cells
antibodies
Which cell is part of the adaptive/specific immune response?
macrophages
leukocytes
B cells
red blood cells
Which cells specifically allow your body to respond to future infections of a pathogen that you encountered previously?
Helper T cells
B cells
Killer T cells
Memory cells
Which response allows your body to respond to pathogens such as viruses that have infected your cells?
cell-mediated
antibody-mediated
passive
active
Which of the following are associated with the cell-mediated response?
B cells
Macrophages
Antibodies
Killer T cells
What are the "big eaters" that engulf and display pathogens?
macrophages
red blood cells
helper T cells
memory cells
What is the name of the protein that identifies a cell - sort of like a name tag.
Antibody
Antigen
B Cell
Leukocyte
This cell destroys cells infected with a virus
Helper T Cells
Memory T cells
B Cells
Killer T Cells
Vaccines work by
Injecting antibodies into a person
Causing a person to produce specific macrophages for the pathogen
Tricking the body into thinking it's been infected by a pathogen
Injecting anti-viral medicine directly into a person's bloodstream
Something that causes disease is called a
Tissue
Pathogen
Vaccine
Illness
Your external defenses include
Skin and Mucus
White Blood Cells
Fever
Inflammation
Internal defenses include all of the following except
Inflammation
Skin
Fever
White Blood Cells
Which cells identify and destroy germs?
Bacteria
Neurons
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
A substance made from weakened pathogens that triggers an immune response is a
Virus
Vaccine
Antibiotic
Fever
What is an immune response to a harmless substance?
Fever
Vaccine
Allergy
Immune deficiency
Swelling and redness to an injured or infected area is
Vaccine
Allergy
Fever
Inflammation
Whats the main function of the lymphatic system?
removes extra fluid from tissues and returns it to the blood stream
cleans the body
takes fluid from capillaries
if the extra fluid (not reabsorbed into the capillaries) is left in the tissues, it would cause ________
blisters
swelling
bruises
The lymphatic system is unlike the circulatory system because it is a
closed system
system that contains white blood cells
simple system
one-way system
Which of the following signs is not characteristic of inflammation?
redness
pain
cold
swelling
The leukocyte that mainly makes up the pus in your infected wounds is called _________. (Also the most prevalent leukocyte)
Eosinophil
Neutrophil
Monocyte
Macrophage
Immunity developed from an individual's own immune system.
active immunity
adaptive immunity
passive immunity
innate response
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
Which type of blood cells are in our lymph?
erythrocytes
platelets
leukocytes
what does the lymphatic system do?
regulates blood pressure
allows muscles to move in the body
digests food
gets rid of the body's toxins
which white blood cell chews up invading organisms?
lymphocytes
phagocytes
T cells
B cells
Select ALL that is TRUE about the lymphatic system
it brings blood around the body
initially, lymph can contain blood plasma, bacteria, white blood cells, nutrients and wastes
it collects extra fluid from tissues and capillaries
it acts like a filter for the fluids in the body
Whats the main function of the lymphatic system?
removes extra fluid from tissues and returns it to the blood stream
cleans the body
takes fluid from capillaries
blood plasma which contains nutrients is released into tissues on the _________ end of the capillaries, while the fluid containing wastes are reabsorbed in the capillaries on the ________ end.
arteriole, venous
venous, arteriole
arteriole, capillary
venous, capillary
if the extra fluid (not reabsorbed into the capillaries) is left in the tissues, it would cause ________
blisters
swelling
bruises
The lymphatic system is unlike the circulatory system because it is a
closed system
system that contains white blood cells
simple system
one-way system
the lymph vessels connect to the circulatory system via the
vena cava
aorta
pulmonary veins
pulmonary arteries
The bone marrow is one of the primary lymphoid organs where lymphocytes
are produced
mature
learn to distinguish between body cells, versus non-body cells
are destroyed
after maturing, lymphocytes leave the primary organs and go to the secondary organs _____________, where they meet pathogens and become _____________.
lymph nodes, activated
lymph nodes, destroyed
lymph capillaries, activated
lymph capillaries, destroyed
What are the TWO main organs of the lymph system?
Thymus & Liver
Thyroid & Parathyroid
Spleen & Thymus
Tonsils & Parathyroid
What's the lymphatic systems function?
Fights against infection
Prevents swelling of the tissues
Removes toxins & waste
Drains tissue fluids, waste products & flights against infection.
What's the soft tissue inside your bones called?
Lymphocytes
Bone Marrow
Squishy stuff
There is none
If the valves in the lymphatic vessels stopped working, how would this disrupt homeostasis in the body?
Tissue fluid would flow too quickly, causing a heart attack due to the increased fluid flow to the heart
There are no valves in the lymphatic vessels
Tissue fluid would flow backwards, potentially causing oedema, or tissue fluid build-up
It would have no effect, because muscle action would still keep fluid flowing
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
Mast cells detect injury to nearby cells and release ______, initiating an inflammatory response.
histamine
memory T-cells
antigens
leukocytes
Immunity developed from an individual's own immune system.
active immunity
adaptive immunity
passive immunity
innate response
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
Which type of blood cells are in our lymph?
erythrocytes
platelets
leukocytes
This colorless or slightly yellow fluid helps remove wastes, toxins, and other harmful substances from the body
RBC
blood
lymph
platelets
The major functions of lymph include:
transports clean fluids back to the blood
drains excess fluids from tissues
Removes wastes, toxins, and other harmful substances from cells of body
transports fats from digestive system
all of the above
which vessel filters the lymph in the body?
veins
arteries
lymphatic
capillaries
what is the difference between antigens and antibodies?
antigens attack the body as a virus, antibodies stop antigens from entering the body
antibodies attack the body as a virus, antigens stop antibodies from entering the body
what do the B-cells do?
create antibodies for body
destroys the invaders
transfers oxygen throughout body
creates glucose for the body
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
removes excess fluid from around organs
absorbs/transports fats from the gut
circulates blood around the body
produces leucocytes
Which of the following are responsible for fighting diseases?
Leucocytes
Erythrocytes
Platelets
Lymph
What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?
thymus
spleen
tonsils
liver
What do we call the bean-shaped structures that are scattered around the body as part of the lymphatic system?
lymph capillaries
tonsils
spleen
lymph nodes
What name is given to the leucocytes created in the lymphatic system?
lymphocytes
basophils
neutrophils
eosinophils
What do we call the large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph back into the circulatory system?
lymph capillaries
lymph veins
lymph nodes
lymph ducts
Which phrase best describes the structure of lymph capillaries?
strong and thick
thin and leaky
waterproof and tough
solid and sealed
Lymphatic carries deoxygenated fluid towards the heart.
TRUE
FALSE
Lymph system collects excretory materials produced by the tissue cells.
TRUE
FALSE
Treatment or prevention of disease (such as an autoimmune disorder, allergy, or cancer) that involves the stimulation, enhancement, suppression, or desensitization of the immune system.
immunotherapy
immunosuppressant
immunoglobins
immunodeficiency disorder
An agent that can suppress or prevent the immune response. These medicines are used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ and to treat autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. Some treatments for cancer act as in the same manner.
immunoglobins
immunodeficiency disorder
human immunodeficiency virus
immunosuppressant
This type of disorder makes it easier for you to catch viruses and bacterial infections. These disorders are either congenital or acquired.
immunoglobins
immunosuppressant
immunodeficiency disorder
immunotherapy
A condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system, which normally returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.
lymphadenitis
lymphadenopathy
lymphangioma
lymphedema
A tumor of the lymphoid tissue. The major types are Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's (NHL). NHL can in turn be divided into low-grade, intermediate-grade, high-grade, and miscellaneous types of this disorder.
lymphoma
lymphedema
lymphangioma
lymphoscintigraphy
A large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.
macrophage
immunodeficiency disorder
lymphoscintigraphy
lymphadenitis
The two parts of the Adaptive immunity are
cellular and congenital
humoral and cellular
systemic and congenital
cellular and systemic
Which of the following is not an example of passive humoral immunity, which is a short lived acquired immunity?
vaccinations
babies getting antibodies in utero
babies getting antibodies through breast milk
sick people injected with plasma from a recovered patient
How do the antibodies made by B cells effect antigens?
They call in macrophages to phagocytize the antibody/antigen clumps.
They surround, bind, and neutralize them.
They agglutinize, or form large immobile clumps with them.
all of these
The first line of an innate defense is a barrier. Which of the following would not be part of the barrier?
bacterial fighting chemicals in saliva and sebum
defensin proteins produced by the skin and mucus membranes
mucous covered nose hairs
all of these are part of the barrier
How is the immune system different from other systems of the body?
it does not respond to signals from the brain
it is not present at birth
it has no tissues and organs
none of these is true
What are the two lines of defense of the immune system?
endodemic and epidemic
proactive and reactive
organic and inorganic
innate and adaptive
How is swelling associated with inflammation good for healing?
it means increased blood flow leading to increases in proteins, RBCs, and phagocytes
it is a sign that the body is squeezing and compressing the damaged tissue
it is the result of creating a connective tissue wall around the damaged area
none of these
How is the heat associated with inflammation good for healing?
it softens the wound preventing scar formation
it increases enzyme activity speeding up healing
it "cooks" the invading cells, destroying them
none of these
How is the inflammatory response initiated?
by the hypothalmus
by the adrenal cortex
by mast cells in the hypodermis
by the adrenal medulla
Non painful swollen lymph nodes may be a sign of
a serious bacterial infection
a strong viral infection
cancer spreading
a growth spurt in a child
Which of the following does not contribute to the movement of lymph back toward the heart?
muscle pressure
one way valves
negative pressure created by breathing (enlargement of chest)
pumping action of heart
A tumor of the lymphoid tissue. The major types are Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's (NHL). NHL can in turn be divided into low-grade, intermediate-grade, high-grade, and miscellaneous types of this disorder.
lymphoma
lymphedema
lymphangioma
lymphoscintigraphy
This type of disorder makes it easier for you to catch viruses and bacterial infections. These disorders are either congenital or acquired.
immunoglobins
immunosuppressant
immunodeficiency disorder
immunotherapy
An agent that can suppress or prevent the immune response. These medicines are used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ and to treat autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. Some treatments for cancer act as in the same manner.
immunoglobins
immunodeficiency disorder
human immunodeficiency virus
immunosuppressant
Which phrase best describes the structure of lymph capillaries?
strong and thick
thin and leaky
waterproof and tough
solid and sealed
Which of the following is a difference between the lymph vessels and the veins?
the flow is in one direction, toward the heart
the presence of one way valves
the endothelial cells in lymph vessels are not tightly joined
skeletal muscles aid in the movement of fluid through the vessels
Which of the following does not contribute to the movement of lymph back toward the heart?
Muscle pressure
one way valves
negative pressure created by breathing
the pumping action of the heart
Which is not a difference of the immune system from other systems?
it does not respond to signals from the brain
it has no tissues and organs
it is not present at birth
none of these are true of the immune system
Neutrophils, the first white blood cells to arrive, are the first to get depleted. What happens when they get depleted?
That starts leukocytosis, or production of WBCs by the body
gangrene occurs followed by widespread tissue death
the wound heals faster without neutrophils
the infection spreads quickly to other parts of the body
The second line of innate defense also includes the inflammatory response. Which of the following is not part of the inflammatory response?
redness
pain
endorphins
swelling
The second line of the Innate Defense includes specialized cells. Which of the following is not part of the specialized cells defense?
red blood cells which surround and destroy invaders
macrophages which attack and phagocytize particles and cells
natural killer cells which poke holes in infected cells causing apoptosis
neutrophils which engulf bacteria, die, and form pus
When B cells are activated by antigens (foreign proteins or viruses) that bind to one of their antibodies they
undergo apoptosis
begin cloning themselves making an army of B cells with the same antibody
produce toxins
Some cloned B cell become memory cells which "remember" the antigen and therefore react even stronger if a second exposure occurs.
True
False
Vaccines work by stimulating B cell memory cells and rely on the fact that a second response to an antigen is much stronger than the first.
true
false
Some cloned B cells, the effector cells have extra ER for mass producing antibodies to the antigen.
True
False
Examples of antigens include all but
viruses
diseased cells from within
fungus
all of the above
Mature B lymphocytes have all of the following but
immunocompetence (they can distinguish friend from foe)
10,000 membrane bound antibodies on its surface
"self tolerance" or recognition of other body cells
all of these
Which of the following are true of the Adaptive Immune System?
it is acquired or not present at birth
it can "remember" what it has confronted before
it is the process by which vaccinations create immunity
all of these are true
