Question 1

The process of "eating" pathogens is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis

Question 2

Humoral immunity is provided by ____________________ cells.

Accepted Answer

plasma

Question 3

Suppressor cells suppress other immune cells and ____________ cells.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

An immune system's overresponse to a stimulus is called a(n) ____________.

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Question 5

An abnormal reaction to an allergen is called ____________.

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Question 6

Identify the combining term lymph/o with its closest definition.

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Question 7

Identify the combining term lymphaden/o with its closest definition: ____________.

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Question 8

Identify the combining term tox/o with its closest definition.

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Question 9

The health care provider documents the medical term for enlargement of the spleen as _______.

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Question 10

The thymus is no longer producing thymosin. The health care provider would expect to see a decrease in the number of ____________.

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Question 11

This is a severe response to an allergen, symptoms develop quickly and, if the health care provider does not act quickly, death can occur.

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Question 12

The patient comes to the physician's office stating that his skin has been red and itchy since contact with leaves growing up a tree. This is most likely a(an) _______________ reaction.

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Question 13

This is caused by blocked lymph flow.

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Question 14

This immunity develops following direct exposure to a pathogen.

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Question 15

A substance which produces an allergic reaction is a(n) ___________.

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Question 16

This is an x-ray of the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.

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Question 17

This is cancer of the lymph system usually diagnosed in early adulthood: ______________ lymphoma.

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Question 18

The lymph system functions to ________ and _________.

Accepted Answer

The lymph system filters harmful substances from tissues and moves fat into the blood, particularly fats absorbed in the intestine that are transported to the blood via lymphatic vessels.

Question 19

Lymph cells, or lymphocytes, produce specialized proteins that help fight disease, known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Lymphocytes produce antibodies, which are specialized proteins that specifically target and help fight off pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, thus playing a crucial role in the immune response.

Question 20

Disease-causing agents are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Pathogens are the correct term for disease-causing agents, including viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can lead to illness.

Quiz 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defense