Immune System TBL Flashcards
What is the difference between Lymph and interstitial fluid?
Location, Lymph is located between tissues
No difference Lymph and interstitial are the same
Location, Lymph is found in the blood plasma
Location, Lymph is located within vessels and tissues of the Lymphatic system
Location, Lymph is located within vessels and tissues of the Lymphatic system
What sre the major functions of the lymphatic system?
Store interstitial fluid, carry out immune ressponses, transport protein compounds
Drain excess interstitial fluid, transport dietary lipids, assist gas exchange
Transport dietary lipids, drain excess interstitial fluid, carry out immune responses
Carry out immune responses, drain excess interstitial fluid, filter protein compounds
Transport dietary lipids, drain excess interstitial fluid, carry out immune responses
Lymph from which of the following parts of the body does not enter into the systemic circulation through the thoracic duct?
Lymph from the left arm
Lymph from the lower body
Lymph from the left side of the head
Lymph from the right arm
Lymph from the right arm
Which statement best describes the first line of defence?
It consists of different types of barriers that keep most pathogens out of the body
It includes the inflammatory response
Leukocytes are the cells responsible for the first line of defence
It includes the skin, mucous membranes and biological barriers such as white blood cells
It consists of different types of barriers that keep most pathogens out of the body
The immune response mainly involves the ?
Antibodies and lymphocyte
Blood cells
Lymphatic system
Spleen and Tonsils
Lymphatic system
Which statement concerning B&T cells is correct?
They both recognise and respond to particular Antibodies
They both recognise and respond to particular Lymphocytes
They both recognise and respond to all antigens
They both recognise and respond to particular Pathogens
They both recognise and respond to particular Pathogens
Which of the following statements about NK cells is NOT true?
They attach to cells and release granules of toxins
They attack any cells that are abnormal
All lymphocytes in the blood are NK cells
They are found in blood, lymph nodes & spleen
All lymphocytes in the blood are NK cells
Memory cells are formed when
An injection of antibodies is given
An immunisation of an attenuated virus is given
A baby is fed with breast milk
An injection of immunoglobulins is given
An immunisation of an attenuated virus is given
An autoimmune disease occurs when?
The immune system initiates an immune response against foreign pathogens
The immune system attacks the body’s own pathogens
The immune system fails to recognise foreign molecules as self
The immune system fails to recognise the body’s own molecules as self
The immune system fails to recognise the body’s own molecules as self
Antibodies are
Y shaped proteins that recognise and bind to lymphocytes
Y shaped proteins that recognise and bind to antigens
X shaped proteins that recognise and bind to antigens
X shaped proteins that recognise and bind to lymphocytes
Y shaped proteins that recognise and bind to antigens
When monocytes arrive at an infection they develop into phagocytic…
T cells
Neutrophils
Macrophages
B cells
Macrophages
Which of the following are not direct effects of antibodies?
Immobilising bacteria
Neutralising bacteria
Making holes in the membrane of bacteria
Clumping bacteria together
Making holes in the membrane of bacteria
Humoral immunity is a type of adaptive immunity that results in the circulation of which of the following throughout the blood?
Macrophages
Natural Killer cells
Antigens
Antibodies
Antibodies
Helper T cells are called CD4 cells because?
They export CD4 proteins
They bind to and activate CD4 proteins
They manufacture CD4 proteins
Their plasma membrane contains CD4 protein
Their plasma membrane contains CD4 protein
Which of the following is not a basic function of the lymphatic system?
Maintenance of blood pressure
Transport of proteins, fats and other macromolecules
Equalisation of fluids throughout the body
Transport of immune cells
Maintenance of blood pressure
