Immune & Lymphatics

Question 1

The vessels found in the lower gastrointestinal lining that is in charge of absorbing lipids from the said area is called

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Lacteals

Question 2

The area in the spleen that is surrounded by arteries and is abundant with lymphoid cells

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White pulp

Question 3

The area in the spleen that is closely associated with the veins draining the area

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Red pulp

Question 4

Active immunization against tetanus toxin

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induces specific antibodies in the recipient against the toxin.

Question 5

IgA and IgG antibodies provide which of the following kinds of immunity to the infant or fetus?

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Natural Passive Immunity

Question 6

Naturally acquired active immunity would be most likely be acquired through

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infection with disease-causing organism followed by recovery.

Question 7

The production of cytotoxic T-cells is co-stimulated by the action of Interleukin-2 which is released by the

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Helper T-cells

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responsible for the immediate secondary response and long-lasting immunity when exposed to the same pathogen?

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Memory T-cells

Question 9

the difference between primary and secondary immune response?

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In the primary immune response, lesser plasma cells are made as compared to the secondary immune response.

Question 10

Another difference between primary and secondary immune response?

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It takes 3-14 days after the first exposure to antigen for the primary response to produce enough antibodies.

Question 11

Antibodies are made by the

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Plasma cells

Question 12

Cell-mediated immunity is primarily a response of which cells?

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Cytotoxic T cells

Question 13

The most abundant antibody in the blood is

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IgG

Question 14

This antibody is specifically secreted onto the mucosa to protect body surfaces

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IgA

Question 15

The cells responsible for the responses in humoral immunity mature in the

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Bone marrow

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These antigens are produced by the body to stimulate an immune response

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Self-antigen

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These antigens are introduced from outside the body

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Foreign antigen

Question 18

As part of the inflammatory response, the release of chemical like pyrogens induced by the pathogens will result in what manifestation?

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Fever

Question 19

As part of the inflammatory response, the release of histamine from the basophils and mast cells will directly result in what manifestation?

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Swelling

Question 20

Natural Killer Cells?

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They are a product of the lymphoid lineage.

Question 21

mast cells?

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They are nonmotile type of WBC found in tissues where pathogens may bound to enter and reside.

Question 22

The macrophages found in the lungs are called

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Dust cells

Question 23

These WBCs appear orange-red and act in response to the presence of parasites / in parasitic infections

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Eosinophils

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These WBCs appear bright-red and increases their activity during allergic reactions

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Eosinophils

Question 25

These proteins are released by virus-infected cells to inhibit viral reproduction

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Interferons

Question 26

These are proteins secreted from tears and saliva which can destroy certain pathogens that come in contact with the said secretions.

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Lysozyme

Question 27

This property refers to the ability of the immune response to recognize and distinguish among various kinds of pathogen.

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Specificity

Question 28

This property refers to the ability of the immune response to remember previous encounters with the same pathogen.

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Memory

Question 29

Which lymphatic vessel drains majority of the lymph from the different smaller lymphatic vessels in the body?

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Thoracic duct

Question 30

lymph fluid from the lower extremities drain into which vessel?

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Thoracic duct

Question 31

correct order of the flow of the lymph into and out of the lymph node?

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afferent lymphatic vessels à lymph node à lymphatic tissue and sinuses à efferent lymphatic vessels

Question 32

the balance of fluid between the blood capillaries, interstitial spaces and lymphatic capillaries?

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30L of fluid pass from the blood capillaries to the interstitial spaces per day. 90% of it returns to the blood while 10% enters the lymphatic system.

Question 33

T/F: The brain is devoid of lymphatic capillaries.

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TRUE

Question 34

T/F: T cells remains stable in number but less functional in elderly.

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TRUE

Question 35

T/F: Fewer onset of autoimmune diseases in elderly.

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TRUE

Question 36

Passive immunization against tetanus toxin

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utilizes immune serum obtained from a different animal than the host.

Question 37

The largest antibody in the blood is

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IgM

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The antibody that can be detected in the breastmilk is

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IgA

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basophils?

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They are motile type of WBC circulating all throughout the blood.

Question 40

The macrophages found in the liver are called

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Kupffer cells

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This refers to the ability to resist damage from various pathogens

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Immunity

Question 42

This lymphatic fluid absorbed from the gastrointestinal lining is characterized as white due to its high fat and lipid content.

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Chyle

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the movement of the lymph through the lymphatic vessels?

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The contraction of the surrounding skeletal muscles facilitates in propelling the lymph.

Question 44

spleen is a graveyard of

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Red Blood Cells

Question 45

infection of the genitalia can enlarge which lymph node

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Inguinal nodes

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paired tonsils

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Palatine

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lymphoid organ that degenerates as the person ages

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Thymus

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antibody that can cross the placenta

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IgG

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innate / non-specific/ 1st & 2nd line of defenses

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Cilia and mucus skin mucous membrane peristalsis (refer to notes)

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The cells responsible for the responses in cell-mediated immunity (T-cells) mature in the

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Thymus

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T/F: WBC is capable of chemotaxis.

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TRUE; They can attract more WBCs for further defense.

Question 52

Viral infections can

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increase the number of lymphocytes because viruses can induce lymphocyte activation. On the other hand, bacteria induces neutrophil activation.

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Spleen

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A lymphoid organ for red blood cells clearing

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vaccination

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Active artificial

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intracellular pathogen

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Cell-mediated immunity