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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- To bring excess fluid to the bloodstream and filter pathogens from the blood (correct)
- To coordinate the adaptive immune response
- To absorb dietary lipids and fat-soluble vitamins
- To destroy pathogens
What is the role of lymph nodes in the immune system?
What is the role of lymph nodes in the immune system?
- They are where the innate immune response is coordinated
- They are where phagocytic cells are produced
- They are major staging areas for the development of the critical immune response (correct)
- They are the site of lymphocyte production
What is the main difference between the innate and adaptive immune responses?
What is the main difference between the innate and adaptive immune responses?
- The innate response is rapid but non-specific, while the adaptive response is slower but more specific (correct)
- The innate response destroys pathogens, while the adaptive response absorbs dietary lipids
- The innate response uses phagocytic cells, while the adaptive response uses lymphocytes
- The innate response is coordinated by lymph nodes, while the adaptive response is coordinated by the spleen
What is the primary function of B cells in the adaptive immune response?
What is the primary function of B cells in the adaptive immune response?
Where do all leukocytes (white blood cells) originate from?
Where do all leukocytes (white blood cells) originate from?
Which of the following tissues or organs does NOT have lymph vessels?
Which of the following tissues or organs does NOT have lymph vessels?
What is the function of lymph nodes?
What is the function of lymph nodes?
Where are lymphoid nodules typically found?
Where are lymphoid nodules typically found?
What are the functions of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What are the functions of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
Why do tonsils swell during an active immune response to infection?
Why do tonsils swell during an active immune response to infection?
What are the main cell types found in lymph nodes?
What are the main cell types found in lymph nodes?
How do efferent lymphatic vessels differ from afferent lymphatic vessels?
How do efferent lymphatic vessels differ from afferent lymphatic vessels?
Why are antibodies ineffective against viruses?
Why are antibodies ineffective against viruses?
Which characteristic of pathogens is described as having the ability to combine gene segments from two different pathogens?
Which characteristic of pathogens is described as having the ability to combine gene segments from two different pathogens?
What disease is associated with the most serious inherited type of combined B and T cell deficiency?
What disease is associated with the most serious inherited type of combined B and T cell deficiency?
How does HIV/AIDS impact the immune system?
How does HIV/AIDS impact the immune system?
Which condition may occur when the immune response is either too weak or too strong?
Which condition may occur when the immune response is either too weak or too strong?
What treatment option is mentioned for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) in the text?
What treatment option is mentioned for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) in the text?
What is the main function of Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)?
What is the main function of Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)?
Which cell type is known to induce apoptosis in an infected cell?
Which cell type is known to induce apoptosis in an infected cell?
What is the role of Perforins in the immune response?
What is the role of Perforins in the immune response?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Innate Immune Response?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Innate Immune Response?
What causes vasodilation and capillary permeability during the inflammatory response?
What causes vasodilation and capillary permeability during the inflammatory response?
Which molecule is responsible for tagging a pathogen for phagocytosis?
Which molecule is responsible for tagging a pathogen for phagocytosis?
What type of antigens bind to protein antigens?
What type of antigens bind to protein antigens?
Which cells express class II MHC molecules for antigen presentation?
Which cells express class II MHC molecules for antigen presentation?
What does a Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR) do in the immune system?
What does a Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR) do in the immune system?
Which immune cell is attracted via chemotaxis and acts as reinforcements?
Which immune cell is attracted via chemotaxis and acts as reinforcements?
What is the initial response time for the immune system against pathogens?
What is the initial response time for the immune system against pathogens?
Which type of T cell regulates the activity of macrophages and other T cells?
Which type of T cell regulates the activity of macrophages and other T cells?
What is the function of regulatory T cells in the immune response?
What is the function of regulatory T cells in the immune response?
How do B cells recognize antigens?
How do B cells recognize antigens?
Which class of antibody is associated with allergies and anaphylaxis?
Which class of antibody is associated with allergies and anaphylaxis?
What is the main function of plasma cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of plasma cells in the immune response?
