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What is the function of the lymphatic system in relation to the blood stream?
What is the function of the lymphatic system in relation to the blood stream?
- Carries excess fluid to the blood stream and removes pathogens (correct)
- Generates antibodies to fight infections within the blood stream
- Transports nutrients from the blood stream to the cells
- Creates a barrier to block pathogens from entering the blood stream
What can happen if the lymphatic system gets blocked?
What can happen if the lymphatic system gets blocked?
- Immune response gets stronger
- Skin thickens to prevent further blockages
- Mucus membranes become less effective
- Lymphedema can develop (correct)
How does lymph move in the lymphatic system?
How does lymph move in the lymphatic system?
- By gravitational force
- Through electrical impulses
- Due to pressure within the lymphatic system
- Due to muscle contractions and breathing (correct)
What is the function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
What is the function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
Which system can be organized into three phases: barrier, innate, and adaptive?
Which system can be organized into three phases: barrier, innate, and adaptive?
What is the role of lacteals in the intestines?
What is the role of lacteals in the intestines?
Which type of cells are B, T, and natural killer (NK) cells classified as?
Which type of cells are B, T, and natural killer (NK) cells classified as?
Where do B cells mature?
Where do B cells mature?
What is the main function of NK cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of NK cells in the immune response?
Which type of cell comes from monocytes and is known for attacking foreign substances?
Which type of cell comes from monocytes and is known for attacking foreign substances?
What is the primary role of phagocytes in the immune system?
What is the primary role of phagocytes in the immune system?
Which organ in the lymphatic system contains many dendritic cells and macrophages?
Which organ in the lymphatic system contains many dendritic cells and macrophages?
What is the function of cytotoxic T cells in the immune response?
What is the function of cytotoxic T cells in the immune response?
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary lymphoid organ?
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary lymphoid organ?
What is the process by which NK cells kill infected cells?
What is the process by which NK cells kill infected cells?
What is the main reason the HIV virus is so difficult to eliminate?
What is the main reason the HIV virus is so difficult to eliminate?
What is the primary mechanism behind Type 1 hypersensitivity (immediate hypersensitivity)?
What is the primary mechanism behind Type 1 hypersensitivity (immediate hypersensitivity)?
What is the primary purpose of epinephrine injectors in the treatment of anaphylactic shock?
What is the primary purpose of epinephrine injectors in the treatment of anaphylactic shock?
What is the key difference between the 'Elimination' and 'Escape' phases of cancer and the immune system?
What is the key difference between the 'Elimination' and 'Escape' phases of cancer and the immune system?
What is the primary reason that family members are more likely to be a match for organ/tissue transplantation?
What is the primary reason that family members are more likely to be a match for organ/tissue transplantation?
What is the key risk associated with a bone marrow transplant, as described in the text?
What is the key risk associated with a bone marrow transplant, as described in the text?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells?
What is the process by which B cells that might attack 'self' antigens are eliminated?
What is the process by which B cells that might attack 'self' antigens are eliminated?
Which type of antibody is associated with allergies and anaphylaxis?
Which type of antibody is associated with allergies and anaphylaxis?
What is the term used to describe the reciprocal relationship between virus and antibody levels in the blood?
What is the term used to describe the reciprocal relationship between virus and antibody levels in the blood?
Which type of immune cells are primarily responsible for killing viruses inside the body?
Which type of immune cells are primarily responsible for killing viruses inside the body?
What is the process by which pathogens can evade the immune system?
What is the process by which pathogens can evade the immune system?
Which type of immunodeficiency affects both the T and B cell arms of the immune system?
Which type of immunodeficiency affects both the T and B cell arms of the immune system?
What is the process by which antibodies can prevent pathogens from binding to receptors?
What is the process by which antibodies can prevent pathogens from binding to receptors?
Which type of immunity involves the transfer of antibodies, such as from a mother to a fetus or during a blood transfusion?
Which type of immunity involves the transfer of antibodies, such as from a mother to a fetus or during a blood transfusion?
What is the term used to describe the process by which a B cell changes the type of antibody it produces?
What is the term used to describe the process by which a B cell changes the type of antibody it produces?
What is the purpose of opsonization?
What is the purpose of opsonization?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inflammation?
What is the main goal of the inflammatory response?
What is the main goal of the inflammatory response?
What is the role of histamine in inflammation?
What is the role of histamine in inflammation?
What do large amounts of swelling in an injury indicate?
What do large amounts of swelling in an injury indicate?
Which immune response slows down a pathogen to allow time for the adaptive immune response to develop?
Which immune response slows down a pathogen to allow time for the adaptive immune response to develop?
What is the primary function of T cells?
What is the primary function of T cells?
What happens during clonal expansion in T cells?
What happens during clonal expansion in T cells?
Which type of T cell helps draw B cells to antigens?
Which type of T cell helps draw B cells to antigens?
What is the role of antigen presenting cells in the immune response?
What is the role of antigen presenting cells in the immune response?
