Chapter 16-17-3

Question 1

List some structures involved in the first line of defense against pathogens

Answer 1

Skin mucous membranes fluid movements

Question 2

What are symptoms of inflammation

Answer 2

Pain redness swelling heat

Question 3

List some substances that could act as antigens

Answer 3

Food pollen bacteria viruses

Question 4

When a cell is infected by a virus what may the cell produce to help

Answer 4

Interferons

Question 5

Why are lymph nodes important

Answer 5

Filter lymph store lymphocytes

Question 6

What term is given to the decrease in diameter of a blood vessel due to contraction of the smooth muscle in its walls

Answer 6

Vasoconstriction

Question 7

Mucous membranes would be considered to be a ______ line of defense against pathogens

Answer 7

First

Question 8

Which lymphatic organ is located posterior to the sternum

Answer 8

Thymus

Question 9

Name the major components of the lymphatic system

Answer 9

Lymph, lymphatic vessels structures contains lymphatic tissue red bone marrow

Question 10

Which cells produce antibodies

Answer 10

B cells

Question 11

Which is the largest single mass of lymphatic tissue in the body

Answer 11

Spleen

Question 12

Which lymphocytes are found in lymph nodes

Answer 12

Mature B cells

Question 13

Where are damaged and worn out red blood cells destroyed

Answer 13

Spleen

Question 14

High amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 14

Hypercapria