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31 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is not a common characteristic shared by blood and lymph vessels?
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they contain continually circulating fluid
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The thoracic duct:
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is the largest lymph vessel in the body
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The cisterna chyli:
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is part of the thoracic duct
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The name of the lymphatic vessels in the walls of the small intestine is:
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lacteals
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Lymphedema may result from:
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- a congenital abnormality
- lymphangitis - a parasitic worm infestation |
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Lymph:
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- can carry cancer cells that can be trapped in lymph nodes
- can be a possible route for the spread of cancer - can carry bacteria to lymph nodes |
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One type of lymphoma is:
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Hodgkin's disease
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Which of the following tonsils are located on either side of the throat?
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palatine tonsils
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The spleen:
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helps to filter out bacteria
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Which of the following structures is not part of the lymphatic system?
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thyroid
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Heat, one sign of inflammation, is caused by:
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increased blood flow to the inflamed area
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Swelling, one sign of inflammation, is caused by:
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increased vessel permeability
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The inflammation response is part of:
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nonspecific immunity
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The immunity that is passed from mother to fetus is an example of:
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natural passive immunity
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A person exposed to hepatitis is given a shot of gamma globulin (an antibody against hepatitis) to keep him from coming down with the disease. This is an example of:
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artificial passive immunity
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Antigens:
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cause the formation of antibodies
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Compliment fixation:
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- helps kill cells on whose surface compliment-binding takes place
- occurs when antigen and antibody join |
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Compliment:
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- consists of a group of protein molecules
- is activated by antibodies - is usually found in an inactive form in the blood |
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Kupffer cells is a special name given to:
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macrophages in the liver
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B cells:
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have specific antibodies in their cell membranes
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Antigens casue immature B cells to:
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become plasma cells
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Long-term immunity occurs when:
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B cells form memory cells
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T cells:
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- spend time developing in the thymus
- are responsible for cell-mediated immunity |
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An important phagocytic cell in the immune system is the:
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neutrophil
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Anaphylactic shock is:
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an immediate allergic reaction
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Which of the following is not a type of hypersensitivity of the immune system?
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human lymphocytic antigen
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Hives are the result of:
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an immediate allergic reaction
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is:
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an autoimmune disease
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Severe combined immune deficiency can be:
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treated by a bone marrow transplant
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Acquired immune deficiency:
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- can be caused by a virus
- can be caused by a medical treatment |
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Which of the following tonsils are located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity?
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- pharyngeal tonsils
- adenoids |