LYMPHATIC SYSTEM 2

Question 1

are substances that stimulate adaptive immune responses.

Answer 1

antigens

Question 2

introduced from outside the body

Answer 2

foreign antigens

Question 3

are molecules the body produces to stimulate an immune system response

Answer 3

self antigens

Question 4

results when selfantigens stimulate unwanted destruction of normal tissue.

Answer 4

Autoimmune disease

Question 5

______produced by plasma cells, which are derived from the_____

Answer 5

antibodies
B cells

Question 6

involves a group of lymphocytes called B cells and proteins called antibodies

Answer 6

Antibody-mediated
immunity

Question 7

involves the actions of a second type of lymphocyte, called T cells

Answer 7

Cell-mediated immunity

Question 8

Lymphocytes have cell membrane proteins, called

Answer 8

antigen receptors

Question 9

are glycoproteins that have binding sites for antigens

Answer 9

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules

Question 10

Antibodies are also called

Answer 10

immunoglobulins

Question 11

Immunity is provided by the
individual’s own immune system.

Answer 11

active immunity

Question 12

Antigens are introduced
through natural
exposure.

Answer 12

natural (active)

Question 13

Antigens are
deliberately introduced
in a vaccine.

Answer 13

artificial (active)

Question 14

Immunity is transferred from another
person or an animal.

Answer 14

passive immunity

Question 15

Antibodies from the mother
are transferred to her child
across the placenta or in milk.

Answer 15

natural(passive)

Question 16

Antibodies produced by
another person or an
animal are injected.

Answer 16

artificial (passive)

Question 17

treats disease by altering immune system
function or by directly attacking harmful cells

Answer 17

immunotherapy

Question 18

processed in the thymus,

Answer 18

T cells

Question 19

processed in red bone
marrow.

Answer 19

B cells