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Lymphatic System Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

A

Secretion of bile

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2
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White blood cells with granules in their cytoplasm are called __________.

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Granulocyte

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3
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Which of the following is not a type of granulocyte?

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Monocyte

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4
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A granulocyte with bilobed nucleus and granules that contain histamine is ________.

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Basophil

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5
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Sam just had an allergic reaction to a nut. Which of the listed cells is likely to be involved in the reaction?

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Basophil

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6
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Which of the following correctly describes an eosinophil?

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Contains a bilobed nucleus

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7
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Which of the following would help in getting rid of a roundworm infestation?

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Eosinophil

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8
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Which of the following is not characteristic of a neutrophil?

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Acquired immunity

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8
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Which of the following is a function of a neutrophil?

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Phagocytosis of bacteria

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8
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Which of the following white blood cells has a horseshoe-shaped nucleus?

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Macrophage

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8
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Which of the following is not a function of macrophages?

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Production of complements

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8
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Which of the following structure-function pairs is correct?

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T lymphocyte—kill infected cells

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8
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T lymphocytes mature in the ___________.

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Thymus

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9
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Concerning B lymphocytes, which of the following is incorrect?

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Develops in the thymus

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10
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Which of the following is a function of the red bone marrow?

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Production of platelets

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11
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Which of the following structure-function is incorrectly paired?

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Yellow bone marrow—Production of platelets

12
Q

The oxygen-carrying protein in the body is__________.

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Hemoglobin

13
Q

Which of the following is not a constituent of plasma?

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Erythrocyte

14
Q

Which blood cells have no nucleus or organelles?

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Platelets

15
Q

Low platelet levels carry the risk of __________.

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Bleeding

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