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A patient has edema in the right lower limb. Which of these organs may be responsible?
-Obstructed lymphatic Vessels
Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?
-Basophils – Synthesize or produce antibodies
The ability for adaptive immunity to improve the immune response to a particular pathogen over subsequent exposures is referred to as
-Memory
The lymphatic system play a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body?
-Returning interstitial fluid to the plasma
Tonsils
-Protect against bacteria entering the oral & nasal cavities
Cell-mediated immunity is effective
-In eliminating virus-infected cells
Which of the ff is lymphocyte that is part of the innate immune system and functions to kill tumor cells and infected cells?
-Natural Killer Cells
Lymphatic fluid collected from the upper right side of the head would enter the venous circulation through the___
-Right Lymphatic Duct
Infant botulism occurs when the botulism bacterium grows in the digestive tract of an infant, is fed honey or exposed to the spores in soil. The infection is very serious but can be treated. In infants, botulism immune globulin is administered. This substance binds to the toxin produced by the bacterium and inactivates it. Which type of acquired immunity is represented by this treatment of infant botulism?
-Active Artificial Immunity
Which of the following statements best represents coordination among the various components of the immune system?
-Helper T cells stimulate B cells and cytotoxic T cells to respond to pathogens and release…..
Germinal centers are the sites of
-Proliferation of lymphocytes in the lymph nodes
Active natural immunity occurs when
-An individual develops a disease
Gerald has not been feeling well lately and goes to the clinic on his college campus. The results of his white blood cell count indicate an increase in the number of neutrophils. Based on this information, what is Gerald most likely suffering from?
-A bacterial infection
The white blood cells that help provide immunity and produce antibodies are called ____, while macrophages are derived from the white blood cells known as ______
-Lymphocytes, Monocytes
Neutrophils leave the circulation and enter the tissues.In the tissues, Their function is to
-Phagocytized Bacteria & Foreign Matter