Chapter 21—The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

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The Lymphatic

System

The Lymphatic System 2

The Immune System

The Immune System 2

The Immune System 3

FINAL ROUND

The Lymphatic System: $100 Question

The main function of the lymphatic system is to __________.

a. drain excess fluid back into the vascular system

b. send nutrients to distant tissues

c. supply blood to the vascular system d. maintain homeostasis

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ANSWER

The Lymphatic System: $100 Answer

The main function of the lymphatic system is to __________.

a. drain excess fluid back into the vascular system

b. send nutrients to distant tissues

c. supply blood to the vascular system d. maintain homeostasis

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The Lymphatic System: $200 Question

Lymphatic capillaries are/have all but which of the following?

a. highly permeable

b. single-layered endothelial cell walls c. tight junctions

d. minivalves BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Lymphatic System: $200 Answer

Lymphatic capillaries are/have all but which of the following?

a. highly permeable

b. single-layered endothelial cell walls c. tight junctions

d. minivalves BACK TO GAME

The Lymphatic System: $300 Question

When is fluid considered lymph?

a. when it leaves the lymphatic

vessels

b. when it is outside the vascular system

c. when it enters a lymphatic vessel d. when it drains into a vein

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ANSWER

The Lymphatic System: $300 Answer

When is fluid considered lymph?

a. when it leaves the lymphatic

vessels

b. when it is outside the vascular system

c. when it enters a lymphatic vessel d. when it drains into a vein

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The Lymphatic System: $400 Question

Lymphatic capillaries drain into _________.

a. venules

b. lymphatic collecting vessels c. lymph nodes

d. lymph ducts BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Lymphatic System: $400 Answer

Lymphatic capillaries drain into _________.

a. venules

b. lymphatic collecting vessels c. lymph nodes

d. lymph ducts BACK TO GAME

The Lymphatic System: $500 Question

Lymph is propelled through the lymph system by all of the following except ________.

a. heartbeats b. contracting skeletal muscles c. adjacent arterial pulsation d. tunica media of lymphatic

vessels BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Lymphatic System: $500 Answer

Lymph is propelled through the lymph system by all of the following except ________.

a. heartbeats b. contracting skeletal muscles c. adjacent arterial pulsation d. tunica media of lymphatic

vessels BACK TO GAME

The Lymphatic System 2: $100 Question

The lymph nodes __________.

a. propel lymph through the lymphatic

system

b. secrete lymph into venules c. release hormones

d. cleanse the lymph of pathogens

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ANSWER

The Lymphatic System 2: $100 Answer

The lymph nodes __________.

a. propel lymph through the lymphatic

system

b. secrete lymph into venules c. release hormones

d. cleanse the lymph of pathogens

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The Lymphatic System 2: $200 Question

Using the term ‘lymph glands’ instead of ‘lymph nodes’ is incorrect because they __________.

a. are not glands at all b. only secrete hormones c. secrete white cells d. release lymph rich in

neurotransmitters BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Lymphatic System 2: $200 Answer

Using the term ‘lymph glands’ instead of ‘lymph nodes’ is incorrect because they __________.

a. are not glands at all b. only secrete hormones c. secrete white cells d. release lymph rich in

neurotransmitters BACK TO GAME

The Lymphatic System 2: $300 Question

Localized clusters of lymph nodes are not commonly found in the __________.

a. inguinal regions

b. palmar regions c. axillary regions

d. cervical regions BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Lymphatic System 2: $300 Answer

Localized clusters of lymph nodes are not commonly found in the __________.

a. inguinal regions

b. palmar regions c. axillary regions

d. cervical regions BACK TO GAME

The Lymphatic System 2: $400 Question

Within a lymph node, the lymph percolates through a dense network of reticular fibers. This is to ensure that __________.

a. the lymph gets homogenized b. blood cells are removed c. macrophages can clean the lymph

thoroughly d. proteins are added

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ANSWER

The Lymphatic System 2: $400 Answer

Within a lymph node, the lymph percolates through a dense network of reticular fibers. This is to ensure that __________.

a. the lymph gets homogenized b. blood cells are removed c. macrophages can clean the lymph

thoroughly d. proteins are added

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The Lymphatic System 2: $500 Question

After leaving the lymph nodes, the largest lymphatic collecting vessels converge to form __________.

a. lymph trunks

b. lymph veins

c. lymph arteries d. lymphatic capillaries

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ANSWER

The Lymphatic System 2: $500 Answer

After leaving the lymph nodes, the largest lymphatic collecting vessels converge to form __________.

a. lymph trunks

b. lymph veins

c. lymph arteries d. lymphatic capillaries

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The Immune System: $100 Question

With subsequent exposure to a pathogen, the body’s immune system __________.

a. becomes weaker and weaker

b. becomes more and more effective c. does not change

d. relies more and more on drugs

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ANSWER

The Immune System: $100 Answer

With subsequent exposure to a pathogen, the body’s immune system __________.

a. becomes weaker and weaker

b. becomes more and more effective c. does not change

d. relies more and more on drugs

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The Immune System: $200 Question

The immune system centers around the key defense cells called __________.

a. lymphocytes

b. macrophages c. erythrocytes

d. platelets BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System: $200 Answer

The immune system centers around the key defense cells called __________.

a. lymphocytes

b. macrophages c. erythrocytes

d. platelets BACK TO GAME

The Immune System: $300 Question

T-cells bind to antigens that are presented by special proteins on eukaryotic cell membranes called ______.

a. Hassall’s corpuscles b. the major histocompatibility

complex (MHC) c. the historeliability membrane d. B lymphocytes

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ANSWER

The Immune System: $300 Answer

T-cells bind to antigens that are presented by special proteins on eukaryotic cell membranes called ______.

a. Hassall’s corpuscles b. the major histocompatibility

complex (MHC) c. the historeliability membrane d. B lymphocytes

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The Immune System: $400 Question

B and T lymphocytes are present in the blood and lymph systems __________.

a. only when bacteria are present

b. only when viruses are present c. when viruses and bacteria are

present

d. continuously BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System: $400 Answer

B and T lymphocytes are present in the blood and lymph systems __________.

a. only when bacteria are present

b. only when viruses are present c. when viruses and bacteria are

present

d. continuously BACK TO GAME

The Immune System: $500 Question

The ‘T’ in T lymphocytes stands for __________.

a. targeted

b. thrombus-dependent c. thymus

d. tonsils BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System: $500 Answer

The ‘T’ in T lymphocytes stands for __________.

a. targeted

b. thrombus-dependent c. thymus

d. tonsils BACK TO GAME

The Immune System 2: $100 Question

Cytokines perform all of the following except __________.

a. stimulate the production of activated B cells, cytotoxic T cells, and macrophages

b. fine-tune the immune response c. amplify the immune response d. release histamine

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ANSWER

The Immune System 2: $100 Answer

Cytokines perform all of the following except __________.

a. stimulate the production of activated B cells, cytotoxic T cells, and macrophages

b. fine-tune the immune response c. amplify the immune response d. release histamine

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The Immune System 2: $200 Question

CD4+ cells are commonly known as __________.

a. helper T cells

b. helper B cells c. cytotoxic T cells

d. natural killer cells BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System 2: $200 Answer

CD4+ cells are commonly known as __________.

a. helper T cells

b. helper B cells c. cytotoxic T cells

d. natural killer cells BACK TO GAME

The Immune System 2: $300 Question

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is characterized by a drastic decline in __________.

a. natural killer cells

b. macrophages

c. B cells d. helper T cells

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ANSWER

The Immune System 2: $300 Answer

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is characterized by a drastic decline in __________.

a. natural killer cells

b. macrophages

c. B cells d. helper T cells

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The Immune System 2: $400 Question

Which lymphoid organ does not contain lymphoid tissue?

a. the thymus

b. the tonsils c. the appendix

d. the spleen BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System 2: $400 Answer

Which lymphoid organ does not contain lymphoid tissue?

a. the thymus

b. the tonsils c. the appendix

d. the spleen BACK TO GAME

The Immune System 2: $500 Question

MALT stands for __________.

a. multi-associated lymphoid tissues

b. mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

c. multi-activated lymphoid tissue

d. mucosa-activated lymphoid tissue

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ANSWER

The Immune System 2: $500 Answer

MALT stands for __________.

a. multi-associated lymphoid tissues

b. mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

c. multi-activated lymphoid tissue

d. mucosa-activated lymphoid tissue

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The Immune System 3: $100 Question

All of the following are lymphoid organs except the __________.

a. thymus

b. lymph nodes c. appendix

d. liver BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System 3: $100 Answer

All of the following are lymphoid organs except the __________.

a. thymus

b. lymph nodes c. appendix

d. liver BACK TO GAME

The Immune System 3: $200 Question

By age 40, the thymus usually only retains approximately __________ of its functional tissue.

a. 15%

b. 40%

c. 5% d. 80%

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ANSWER

The Immune System 3: $200 Answer

By age 40, the thymus usually only retains approximately __________ of its functional tissue.

a. 15%

b. 40%

c. 5% d. 80%

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The Immune System 3: $300 Question

Which of the following provide(s) the immune function of the spleen?

a. white pulp

b. red pulp c. venous sinuses

d. splenic cords BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System 3: $300 Answer

Which of the following provide(s) the immune function of the spleen?

a. white pulp

b. red pulp c. venous sinuses

d. splenic cords BACK TO GAME

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The Immune System 3: $400 Question

B cells are made in the __________ and gain immunocompetence in the __________.

a. yellow bone marrow; red bone marrow

b. red bone marrow; red bone marrow

c. red bone marrow; bloodstream

d. yellow bone marrow; bloodstream ANSWER

The Immune System 3: $400 Answer

B cells are made in the __________ and gain immunocompetence in the __________.

a. yellow bone marrow; red bone marrow

b. red bone marrow; red bone marrow

c. red bone marrow; bloodstream

d. yellow bone marrow; bloodstream

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The Immune System 3: $500 Question

Aggregated lymphoid nodules _________.

a. fight infection from food particles

b. fight bacteria that are permanent inhabitants of the intestinal walls

c. prevent food poisoning

d. fight tapeworms BACK TO GAME

ANSWER

The Immune System 3: $500 Answer

Aggregated lymphoid nodules _________.

a. fight infection from food particles

b. fight bacteria that are permanent inhabitants of the intestinal walls

c. prevent food poisoning

d. fight tapeworms BACK TO GAME

FINAL ROUND Question

Lymph nodes may become buboes due to ________.

a. overproduction of lymph b. high blood pressure c. long exposure to lymph d. inflammation due to

undefeatable bacterial or viral insurgence

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ANSWER

FINAL ROUND Answer

Lymph nodes may become buboes due to ________.

a. overproduction of lymph b. high blood pressure c. long exposure to lymph d. inflammation due to

undefeatable bacterial or viral insurgence

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