32 Questions
What is the function of pyrogens in the immune system?
Cause fever
Which cells are responsible for releasing chemical granzymes to attack local pathogens in the immune system?
Granulocytes
What is the main function of Interferons in the immune system?
Interfere with viral replication
Which is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?
Coldness (Frigus)
What is the process by which phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens?
Phagocytosis
Which type of immunity is characterized by its specificity to the antigen being targeted?
Adaptive Immunity
What is responsible for assisting in blood pressure regulation and promoting the release of Aldosterone?
Lungs
Which organ is capable of filtering small blood clots in the blood?
Lungs
What process involves breathing and muscle contractions to assist in processes such as childbirth, defecation, and micturition?
Removal of abdominal contents
Where are over 50% of the body's platelets generated from?
Production of Platelets
Which process involves controlling the levels of CO2 to achieve pH balance affecting blood pH?
Filtration of Blood
What assists in promoting the movement of blood and lymph in the body?
Promoting blood and lymph flow
What type of hypersensitivity reaction involves autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus?
Type 3
Which antibody is most commonly associated with exocrine secretions?
IgA
Which condition is an example of a Type 2 hypersensitivity reaction?
Incompatible blood transfusion
What is the main function of IgE antibodies in the immune system?
Response to parasitic infections and allergies
Which antibody is responsible for the primary immune response and is the first to be produced during an infection?
IgM
What is the function of ventilation in the respiratory system?
Movement of gases into and out of the lungs
What type of immunity results from being given a vaccination containing an attenuated virus?
Artificially acquired active immunity
During external (pulmonary) respiration, where does oxygen move from and to?
From alveoli to pulmonary capillary bed
Which process involves carbon dioxide moving from the interstitial fluid to systemic capillary bed?
Internal (Tissue) Respiration
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves IgE antibodies and can lead to systemic reactions like anaphylaxis?
Type 1
In the context of hypersensitivity reactions, which type is associated with graft rejections and contact dermatitis?
Type 4
Which antibody can cross the placenta and is most responsible for the secondary immune response?
IgG
Which respiratory structure connects the pharynx to the trachea?
Larynx
What is the function of paranasal sinuses in the respiratory system?
Filter, humidify, and warm up the air before the lungs
What muscle is primarily responsible for forceful inhalation?
Scalene muscles
Which part of the lungs contains three lobes in the right lung and two lobes in the left lung?
Lungs
What is the function of type II alveolar cells in the alveoli?
Produce surfactant to reduce surface tension
In which part of the respiratory system is the external nares located?
Nose/Nasal Cavity
What nerve controls the diaphragm during ventilation?
Phrenic nerve
Which term refers to the ability of lungs and thoracic cage to expand?
Compliance
Explore the functions of the immune system, including how it protects the body from pathogens and fights off infections. Learn about the two major forms of immunity and the three lines of defense that the immune system employs.
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