Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

True or False Quiz

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The correct answer for each question is indicated by a .

1			The lymphatic system is a set of vessels that makes a complete circuit of the body.
			A)	True
			B)	False
2			Edema, if not corrected, can lead to death.
			A)	True
			B)	False
3			The lymphoid (lymphatic) organs are so called because they contain lymph.
			A)	True
			B)	False
4			Normally, T lymphocytes that react to self cells will die and not leave the thymus gland.
			A)	True
			B)	False
5			The thymus gland is larger in children than in adults.
			A)	True
			B)	False
6			Primary lymphatic organs are those where lymphocytes encounter and bind to antigens.
			A)	True
			B)	False
7			A damaged spleen can be removed from a body and the person can still survive.
			A)	True
			B)	False
8			Monocytes can enlarge and become macrophages in the tissues.
			A)	True
			B)	False
9			Natural killer cells (NK cells) attack bacteria infected cells and tumor cells.
			A)	True
			B)	False
10			Nonspecific defenses protect the body from any pathogen.
			A)	True
			B)	False
11			Overuse of antibiotics can increase one's susceptibility to other pathogenic infections.
			A)	True
			B)	False
12			B cells are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.
			A)	True
			B)	False
13			Clonal selection theory states that the antigen selects one particular lymphocytes to make copies of itself producing clones.
			A)	True
			B)	False
14			B cell clones will mostly form memory B cells.
			A)	True
			B)	False
15			T cells can recognize antigens in the blood.
			A)	True
			B)	False
16			An APC (antigen presenting cell) is a specialized macrophage.
			A)	True
			B)	False
17			Self-proteins on a cell membrane are also know as HLA's, human leukocytes antigens.
			A)	True
			B)	False
18			Cytokines stimulate B cells, macrophages, and antibodies to perform their functions.
			A)	True
			B)	False
19			An activated T cell attacks bacteria infected cells.
			A)	True
			B)	False
20			If apoptosis of T cells does not occur after the infection is done, T cell cancers can occur.
			A)	True
			B)	False
21			Active immunity develops after an individual is infected with a virus or bacterium.
			A)	True
			B)	False
22			A person who receives a gamma globulin injection has life-long immunity against the antigen.
			A)	True
			B)	False
23			In an autoimmune disease, the cytotoxic T cells and antibodies see self-cells as foreign and attack them.
			A)	True
			B)	False

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