abubulymphatic.four.one Flashcards

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A patient has edema in the right lower limb. Which of these organs may be responsible?

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-Obstructed lymphatic Vessels

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Which of these leukocytes is NOT correctly matched with its function or description?

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-Basophils – Synthesize or produce antibodies

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The ability for adaptive immunity to improve the immune response to a particular pathogen over subsequent exposures is referred to as

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-Memory

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The lymphatic system play a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body?

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-Returning interstitial fluid to the plasma

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5
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Tonsils

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-Protect against bacteria entering the oral & nasal cavities

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Cell-mediated immunity is effective

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-In eliminating virus-infected cells

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Which of the ff is lymphocyte that is part of the innate immune system and functions to kill tumor cells and infected cells?

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-Natural Killer Cells

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Lymphatic fluid collected from the upper right side of the head would enter the venous circulation through the___

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-Right Lymphatic Duct

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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?

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-Active Artificial Immunity

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Which of the following statements best represents coordination among the various components of the immune system?

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-Helper T cells stimulate B cells and cytotoxic T cells to respond to pathogens and release…..

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Germinal centers are the sites of

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-Proliferation of lymphocytes in the lymph nodes

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12
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Active natural immunity occurs when

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-An individual develops a disease

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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?

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-A bacterial infection

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The white blood cells that help provide immunity and produce antibodies are called ____, while macrophages are derived from the white blood cells known as ______

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-Lymphocytes, Monocytes

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Neutrophils leave the circulation and enter the tissues.In the tissues, Their function is to

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-Phagocytized Bacteria & Foreign Matter

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16
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Which is the proper order of events in cell-mediated immunity?
Cloning of cytotoxic T cells & memory cytotoxic T cells
Antigen presented to cytotoxic T cell
Activation of cytotoxic T cell
Target cells attacked by cytotoxic T cells

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-2,3,4,1

17
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Josiah was diagnosed with a thymus tumor when he was in his late 40s. His physician suggested removing the thymus gland, but Josias wasn’t sure this was such a good idea. What would you say to Josia to explain that this physician’s suggestion was a good one?

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-The thymus is less functional in older adults.

18
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__ is secreted into saliva and tears, and found in breast milk

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-IgA

19
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Diana went camping at Dingle. They were tasked to gather firewood. On her way to the camp. She noted red, elevated rashes on her arms and legs that are itchy. If Diana had a complete blood count, what would the test reveal?

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-Increase eosinophils

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Evaleen complained of fever and abdominal pain. She went to a doctor who gave her a request for a laboratory exam. When she brought back the result. The doctor told her that she has a current and previous infection. What did the doctor see in the result to make this conclusion?

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-Positive for IgM