Lymphatic Organs and Functions Quiz
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Where are B-cells produced?

  • Lymph nodes
  • Thymus
  • Spleen
  • Bone marrow (correct)
  • What is the function of the thymus?

  • Secreting hormones to enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells (correct)
  • Filtering lymphatic fluid
  • Guarding the body against pathogens
  • Reservoir for blood
  • What is the main function of the spleen?

  • Producing B-cells
  • Filtering lymphatic fluid
  • Functioning as a reservoir for blood (correct)
  • Secreting hormones to enable lymphocytes
  • Which type of immunity involves the destruction of virus-infected cells and cancer cells?

    <p>Adaptive Cell-mediated immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Helper cells CD4 stimulate B cells to mature into?

    <p>Plasma cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity targets extracellular pathogens like bacteria?

    <p>Adaptive Humoral immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin is found mainly in body secretions like saliva, sweat, and tears?

    <p>IgA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunoglobulin antibody is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions or allergic reactions?

    <p>IgE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin antibody is too large to easily cross membrane barriers and is usually present only in the vascular system?

    <p>IgM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin antibody is present in plasma on the surface of early B cells?

    <p>IgD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major mediator of the inflammatory response and part of innate immunity?

    <p>Complement system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the activation of the complement system?

    <p>Complement cascade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disorder involves primary or acquired genetic errors?

    <p>Immunodeficiency disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hypersensitivity disorder involves allergic reactions mediated by IgE?

    <p>Type I hypersensitivity disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for anaphylaxis that requires immediate injection?

    <p>Epinephrine and antihistamines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of rhinitis caused by a common cold?

    <p>Rhinitis, profuse watery nasal discharge, nasal obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do B-cells migrate after being produced in the bone marrow?

    <p>Lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymphatic organ functions as a reservoir for blood?

    <p>Spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the thymus?

    <p>Secrete hormones for T cell development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity targets extracellular pathogens like bacteria?

    <p>Adaptive Humoral immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Killer cells CD8 do in the adaptive cell-mediated immune response?

    <p>Bind to the surface of invading cells and destroy them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of immunity are B cells matured into plasma cells that produce immunoglobulins?

    <p>Adaptive Humoral immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin antibody targets pathogens on body surfaces, especially those that enter the respiratory and GI tracts?

    <p>IgA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antibody involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions or allergic reactions?

    <p>IgE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immunoglobulin antibody is present in plasma on the surface of early B cells?

    <p>IgD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hypersensitivity disorder involves systemic exposure to sensitizing drugs or other antigens, leading to sudden, rapidly progressive urticaria (hives) and respiratory distress?

    <p>Type I (IgE-mediated allergic reactions)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the activation of the complement system?

    <p>Complement cascade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common antigen causing anaphylaxis?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major function of the complement system in inflammation?

    <p>Increasing vascular permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunity involves B cells maturing into plasma cells that produce immunoglobulins?

    <p>Humoral immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for primary or acquired genetic errors in the immune response?

    <p>Immunodeficiency disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of rhinitis caused by a common cold?

    <p>Watery nasal discharge and congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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