Question 1

The granules of basophils contain ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   digestive enzymes
B)   histamine
C)   antigens
D)   antibodies
E)   lysozymeF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has chemicals in its cell wall that inhibit the fusion of phagocytic vacuoles with lysosomes.Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Complement proteins will take over to destroy the bacteria.
B)   Antibodies produced by the cells can more effectively kill the bacteria.
C)   The bacterium can survive and replicate inside of the phagocytic cell.
D)   The bacterium can produce chemicals which can destroy the macrophage housing the bacterium.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Each of the following are benefits of fever except

Accepted Answer

A)   it increases the availability of iron.
B)   it increases metabolism.
C)   it stimulates hematopoiesis.
D)   it increases phagocytosis.
E)   it reduces the ability of temperature-sensitive organisms to multiply.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 4

All of the following are granulocytes except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   neutrophils
B)   eosinophils
C)   lymphocytes
D)   basophils
E)   All of the choices are granulocytes.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which gland shrinks in size during adulthood and has hormones that function in maturation of T lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   GALT
B)   Spleen
C)   Lymph nodes
D)   Thymus
E)   TonsilsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Humoral immunity involves ______,while _____ function in cell-mediated immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)   T cells; B cells
B)   monocytes; basophils
C)   B cells; neutrophils
D)   basophils; T cells
E)   B cells; T cellsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Diapedesis is the

Accepted Answer

A)   production of only red blood cells.
B)   plugging of broken vessels to stop bleeding.
C)   production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
D)   migration of white blood cells from the blood out to the tissues.
E)   loss of blood due to hemorrhaging.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

A type of monocyte that has long,thin processes to trap pathogens is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   dendritic cell
B)   platelet
C)   macrophage
D)   eosinophil
E)   mast cellF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is incorrect about blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   They develop from undifferentiated stem cells.
B)   They include glial cells.
C)   They include erythrocytes that, when mature, lose their nuclei.
D)   After birth, they are produced in red bone marrow sites.
E)   They include leukocytes that are either granulocytes or agranulocytes.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

The lymphoid tissues of the intestinal tract are collectively referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   GALT
B)   the thymus
C)   lymph nodes
D)   tonsils
E)   the spleenF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The granules of neutrophils contain ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   histamine
B)   antigens
C)   peroxidase
D)   digestive enzymes
E)   antibodiesF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The least numerous of all white blood cells that release histamine during inflammation and allergic reactions are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   eosinophils
B)   lymphocytes
C)   neutrophils
D)   monocytes
E)   basophilsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Plasma is also called lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Each of the following is a term reflecting a process involved in the migration of white blood cells except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemotaxis
B)   vasodilation
C)   motility
D)   phagocytosis
E)   diapedesisF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The _____ system of blood proteins act to lyse foreign cells and viruses.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphoid
B)   cell-mediated
C)   complement
D)   humoral immunityE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Hematopoiesis is the

Accepted Answer

A)   production of only red blood cells.
B)   loss of blood due to hemorrhaging.
C)   migration of white blood cells from the blood out to the tissues.
D)   production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
E)   plugging of broken vessels to stop bleeding.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The body region where a ciliary escalator helps to sweep microbes trapped in mucus away from that body site is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   digestive tract
B)   eyes
C)   skin
D)   respiratory tract
E)   urinary tractF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

All of the following are physical barriers to pathogens,except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   hairs
B)   T cells
C)   unbroken skin
D)   mucous
E)   tearsF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which type of white blood cell is particularly attracted to sites of parasitic worm infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   Basophils
B)   Neutrophils
C)   Lymphocytes
D)   Eosinophils
E)   MonocytesF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Complement proteins are produced by the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific Defenses

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All of the following are granulocytes except _____.

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The body region where a ciliary escalator helps to sweep microbes trapped in mucus away from that body site is the ______.

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The _____ system of blood proteins act to lyse foreign cells and viruses.

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Which gland shrinks in size during adulthood and has hormones that function in maturation of T lymphocytes?

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Each of the following is a term reflecting a process involved in the migration of white blood cells except ______.

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis has chemicals in its cell wall that inhibit the fusion of phagocytic vacuoles with lysosomes.Which statement is true?

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The least numerous of all white blood cells that release histamine during inflammation and allergic reactions are ______.

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The granules of basophils contain ______.

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Which type of white blood cell is particularly attracted to sites of parasitic worm infections?

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Humoral immunity involves ______,while _____ function in cell-mediated immunity.

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Each of the following are benefits of fever except

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The granules of neutrophils contain ______.

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