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Class II MHC proteins are present in the plasma membrane only


A) when plasma cells are releasing antibodies.
B) in antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes.
C) when cytotoxic T cells are inhibited.
D) when NK cells are activated.
E) during infections.

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Each IgG has ________ binding sites for attachment to antigenic determinants.


A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) up to 8
E) as many as a 1000

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The term ________ refers to antibodies found in body fluids.

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Lymphocytes are produced and stored in all of the following,except


A) the thymus.
B) lymphatic nodules.
C) lymph node organs.
D) the spleen.
E) the brain.

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T cells and B cells can be activated only by


A) pathogens.
B) interleukins,interferons,and colony-stimulating factors.
C) cells infected with viruses,bacteria,or cancer cells.
D) exposure to a specific antigen at a specific site in a plasma membrane.
E) disease-causing agents.

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Immunoglobulins that are primarily found in glandular secretions such as saliva and tears are


A) IgA.
B) IgD.
C) IgE.
D) IgG.
E) IgM.

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Stem cells that will form T cells develop in the


A) bone marrow.
B) liver.
C) spleen.
D) thymus.
E) kidneys.

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   Figure 22-1 The Structure of a Lymph Node Use Figure 22-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the dominant cell type in the area labeled  6.  A) T cells B) B cells C) erythrocytes D) platelets E) All of the answers are correct. Figure 22-1 The Structure of a Lymph Node Use Figure 22-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the dominant cell type in the area labeled "6."


A) T cells
B) B cells
C) erythrocytes
D) platelets
E) All of the answers are correct.

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________ exists when the immune system does not respond to a particular antigen.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects ________ cells.


A) B
B) plasma
C) cytotoxic T
D) helper T
E) suppressor T

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Phagocytic cells that are permanent residents of specific tissues and organs are called ________.

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________ are clusters of lymphatic nodules deep to the epithelial lining of the small intestine.


A) Tonsils
B) Adenoids
C) Peyer patches
D) Immune complexes
E) Lymph glands

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Fixed macrophages that are found in the central nervous system are called ________.

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The lymphatic system is composed of all of the following,except


A) lymphatic vessels.
B) the venae cavae.
C) the spleen.
D) lymph nodes.
E) lymph.

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Lymphocytes that destroy foreign cells or virus-infected cells are ________ cells.


A) B
B) plasma
C) helper T
D) cytotoxic T
E) suppressor T

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The effects of activating the complement system include all of the following,except


A) destruction of target cell plasma membranes.
B) stimulation of inflammation.
C) inhibition of the immune response.
D) opsonization.
E) chemotaxis.

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Lymphatic vessels commonly occur in association with


A) hyaline cartilage.
B) blood vessels.
C) adipose tissue.
D) sensory nerve endings.
E) both blood vessels and adipose tissue.

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Stress can affect the immune response in all of the following ways,except by


A) inhibiting glucocorticoid release.
B) depressing the inflammatory response.
C) reducing the number of phagocytes.
D) inhibiting interleukin secretion.
E) increasing the level of glucocorticoids.

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The attraction or repulsion of certain cells to chemicals in their environment is called ________.

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The white pulp of the spleen is populated by


A) lymphocytes.
B) trabeculae.
C) arteries.
D) veins.
E) fibrous connective tissue.

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