The Lymphatic System and Immunity Quiz

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What are the main functions of the lymphatic system?

Digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste

Producing red blood cells, transporting oxygen, and regulating body temperature

Storing energy, producing hormones, and regulating metabolism

Draining excess interstitial fluid, transporting dietary lipids, and carrying out immune responses (correct)

What are the major organs of the lymphatic system and their main functions?

Brain - controls body functions; Skin - protects the body from external environment; Muscles - provide movement

Liver - detoxifies blood and produces bile; Pancreas - regulates blood sugar levels; Kidneys - filter waste from blood

Spleen - filters blood and produces lymphocytes; Thymus - produces T cells; Lymph nodes - produce red blood cells (correct)

Heart - pumps blood throughout the body; Lungs - exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide; Stomach - breaks down food

What are the differences between non-specific (innate) and specific (adaptive) resistance to disease?

Innate immunity responds specifically to particular pathogens, while adaptive immunity responds non-specifically to any threat

Innate immunity is acquired through exposure to pathogens, while adaptive immunity is inherited genetically

Innate immunity is present at birth and provides immediate defense, while adaptive immunity develops over time and provides long-term protection (correct)

Innate immunity involves T cells and B cells, while adaptive immunity involves phagocytes and natural killer cells

What are the types of acquired immunity, and what are examples of each type?

Natural active - vaccination; Artificial active - exposure to a pathogen; Natural passive - mother to fetus; Artificial passive - injection of antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of T cells, B cells, plasma cells, and memory cells in immunity?

T cells - produce antibodies; B cells - recognize antigens; Plasma cells - fight infections; Memory cells - provide long-term immunity Signup and view all the answers