lymphatic part 1 Flashcards
which of the following is a primary lymphatic tissue or organ
thymus
spleen
tonsils
lymph node
thymus
which of the following is the true explanation of cisterna chyli
it is seen at the base the of the right lymphatic duct
it is seen at the base of the thoracic duct
it collects lymph from the left region anterior to the diaphragm
it collects lymph from the superior parts of diaphragm and abdomen
it is seen at the base of the thoracic duct
excessive enlargement of lymph node is known as
lymphangitis
lymphadenitis
lymphedema
lymphadenopathy
lymphadenopathy
how do interferons increase resistance to viral infections
they can respond immediately
they recognize abnormal cells by the presence of unusual antigens
they interfere with vital replication inside cells
all of the above are correct
all of the above are correct
which one of the following represents complement system
interferon Alpha
30 proteins in the liver
30 proteins in the plasma
antibodies
30 proteins in the plasma
which of one of the following is NOT true of lymphatic nodes?
lymph nodes are covered by capsule
they function as an early warning system
lymph nodes protect against pathogens
one set of lymphatic vessels are connected to each lymphatic node
one set of lymphatic vessels are connected to each lymphatic node
which of the following is NOT a characteristic or function of nonspecific defenses
are present at birth
destruction of abnormal cells by NK cells
dependence on the activity of lymphocytes
interferons coordinating defenses against viral infections
dependence on the activity of lymphocytes
which one of the following is NOT a function of spleen?
phagocytosis
storage of iron
initiating immune responses by T and B lymphocytes
production of red and white blood cells in an adult
production of red and white blood cells in an adult
which of the following is NOT a function of lymph nodes
remove excess nutrients from the lymph
produce antibodies through B cells
monitor the contents of lymph
remove debris and pathogens from the lymph
remove excess nutrients from the lymph
the body’s innate defenses include all of the following EXCEPT
the skin
complement
interferon
antibodies
antibodies
which of the following is a lymphatic organ?
lymph node
lymph nodule
tonsils
MALT
lymph node
a sample of john’s blood shows a high level of pyrogens. this would indicate that john
is feeling achy
is producing T lymphocytes
has a sore throat
is running a fever
is running a fever
