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What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
- Filtering pathogens from blood (correct)
- Secreting chemokines
- Absorbing dietary lipids and fat-soluble vitamins
- Producing plasma cells
Which of the following areas lack lymph vessels according to the text?
Which of the following areas lack lymph vessels according to the text?
- Spleen
- Bone marrow (correct)
- Thymus gland
- Skin
What are the main functions of B cells in the immune system?
What are the main functions of B cells in the immune system?
- Produce plasma cells (correct)
- Coordinate adaptive immunity
- Secrete chemokines
- Ingest pathogens
Where do T cells mature in the human body?
Where do T cells mature in the human body?
Which immune cells are considered the first line of defense against viruses and some cancers?
Which immune cells are considered the first line of defense against viruses and some cancers?
What is the role of antigen in the immune system?
What is the role of antigen in the immune system?
Where are germinal centers, nodes, and nodules found?
Where are germinal centers, nodes, and nodules found?
What is the function of dendritic cells and macrophages in lymphoid tissues?
What is the function of dendritic cells and macrophages in lymphoid tissues?
What causes swelling of the tonsils?
What causes swelling of the tonsils?
What is the main function of spleen in the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of spleen in the lymphatic system?
Where are mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoid follicles commonly found?
Where are mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoid follicles commonly found?
What is the most serious inherited type of combined immunodeficiency disease?
What is the most serious inherited type of combined immunodeficiency disease?
Which of the following statements about HIV/AIDS is true?
Which of the following statements about HIV/AIDS is true?
What is the primary characteristic of immediate type 1 hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the primary characteristic of immediate type 1 hypersensitivity reactions?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is associated with a mismatched blood transfusion?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is associated with a mismatched blood transfusion?
What is the primary characteristic of delayed type 4 hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the primary characteristic of delayed type 4 hypersensitivity reactions?
Which of the following statements about autoimmune diseases is true?
Which of the following statements about autoimmune diseases is true?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the innate immune system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the innate immune system?
Which of the following describes the role of cytokines in the immune response?
Which of the following describes the role of cytokines in the immune response?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells?
Which of the following antibody classes is primarily responsible for protecting mucosal surfaces?
Which of the following antibody classes is primarily responsible for protecting mucosal surfaces?
What is the process by which the immune system eliminates self-reactive T cells during development?
What is the process by which the immune system eliminates self-reactive T cells during development?
Which of the following is the primary function of helper T cells (Th1 and Th2)?
Which of the following is the primary function of helper T cells (Th1 and Th2)?
What is the process by which the immune system generates a diverse repertoire of antigen receptors?
What is the process by which the immune system generates a diverse repertoire of antigen receptors?
Which of the following is a mechanism of passive immunity?
Which of the following is a mechanism of passive immunity?
What is the primary function of the complement system?
What is the primary function of the complement system?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which viruses are targeted by the immune system?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which viruses are targeted by the immune system?
