Lymphatic Quiz 6

Question 1

Lymphatic system function

Answer 1

Defending the body against infectious disease

Question 2

Lymphatic vessel structure

Answer 2

Lymphatic vessels resemble thin walled veins with extra valves in structure

Question 3

The thymus contains …

Answer 3

Many immature T cells in its cortex

Question 4

Spleen contains white pulp that consists of

Answer 4

Lymphocytes and macrophages

Question 5

The spleen contains red pulp that

Answer 5

Performs functions related to the blood cells

Question 6

First line of defense against pathogens

Answer 6

Includes the skin and mucous membranes

Question 7

All of the following mechanisms actually expel pathogens from the body

Answer 7

• vaginal secretion
• emesis ( vomiting )
• urination

Question 8

Inflammation

Answer 8

Is a tissue response to injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat and pain

Question 9

Immunity differs from nonspecific defenses in that (3)

Answer 9

• it provides protection against specific foreign antigens
• displays memory
• requires distinction b/w self and mom self antigens

Question 10

Antigens structure

Answer 10

Often a large protein molecules

Question 11

Antigens have immunogenicity

Answer 11

• can provoke immune responses

- have reactivity

Question 12

Antigens can react with

Answer 12

The cells or antibodies they provoked

Question 13

Immunological memory

Answer 13

Provides rapid response to subsequent infections by the same pathogen

Question 14

Immunological memory function due to

Answer 14

due to presence on long-lasting antibodies and very long-lasting lymphocytes, and provokes the basis for vaccination

Question 15

Lymphatic system absorbs …

Answer 15

• absorbs fats from the digestive system

- reabsorb fluid lost from the capillaries and transport it to the blood