- Acquired immunity that a fetus obtains from maternal antibodiesthat cross the placenta is called:
- Artificially acquired natural immunity.
- Naturally acquired passive immunity.
- Naturally acquired active immunity.
- Artificially acquired active immunity.
- Which of the following are roles of the lymphatic system?
- Filtering, recycling, and producing lymph.
- Collecting surplus fluids.
- Absorbing fat-soluble molecules from the digestive tract.
- All of the above.
- Which of the following cells plays a role in both specific andnon-specific defenses?
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Macrophages
- Eosinophils
- What are the small proteins that are secreted by virallyinfected cells that protect neighboring cells and thwart furthermultiplication of viruses?
- Interferon
- Interleukins
- Heparin
- Histamine
QUESTION 5
Which of the following cells is a phagocyte?
- Neutrophils
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- All of the above.
QUESTION 6
Phagocytosis refers to which immune system response?
- Decreased synthesis and distribution of immunoglobulin E.
- Increased synthesis and distribution of immunoglobulin E.
- Engulfment of any fluid materials.
- Engulfment of molecular materials.
QUESTION 7
Which of the following is NOT true regarding lymphaticcapillaries?
- Lymphatic capillaries are the smallest lymphatic vessels.
- Lymphatic capillaries are dead-end vessels.
- Lymphatic capillaries are less porous than bloodcapillaries.
- Lymphatic capillaries are more porous than bloodcapillaries.
QUESTION 8
Lymph flows:
- Away from the heart only.
- In a circular pattern within the tissues.
- Into the capillaries.
- Toward the heart only.
QUESTION 9
Which of the following is NOT an organ of the immune system?
- Thymus
- Spleen
- Lymph Nodes
- Esophagus
QUESTION 10
What is the purpose of a cytokine?
- Digest pathogens
- Engulf pathogens.
- Increase body temperature.
- Recruit immune cells.
QUESTION 11
The lining of the gastrointestinal tract are an example of whattype of immune system defense?
- Non-Specific
- Pre-Determined
- Specific
- Spontaneous
QUESTION 12
Where are immune cells synthesized?
- The liver.
- The spleen.
- The bone marrow.
- The pancreas.
QUESTION 13
What are the proteins released by leukocytes to recruit otherimmune cells and regulate the immune response?
- Interferon
- Interleukins
- Cytokines
- Lymph
QUESTION 14
Specialized lymphatic capillaries that project into the smallintestines are called:
- Chyle
- Lacteals
- Lymphatic Trunks
- Collecting Vessels
QUESTION 15
Which of the following is not a splenic function?
- Destroy old blood cells.
- Produce new blood cells.
- Monitor blood flow.
- Filter blood cells.