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Chapter 16: The Lymphatic System
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- 1Lymph is a fluid found in lymphatic vessels that is similar in composition to ______ and ______.Lymph is a fluid found in lymphatic vessels that is similar in composition to tissue fluid and plasma.
- 2What are two characteristics of antigens?1. Antigens are molecules that can trigger an immune response.
2. They might be proteins, carbohydrates, or glycolipids. - 3What is an example of artificially acquired active immunity?An injection of an attenuated flu virus
- 4What is an example of an artificially acquired passive immunity?An injection of lab-produced antibodies
- 5T lymphocytes mature in the thymus, while B lymphocytes mature in the ______ ______ ______.T lymphocytes mature in the thymus, while B lymphocytes mature in the red bone marrow.
- 6Blockage of a lymphatic vessel will likely cause ______.Blockage of a lymphatic vessel with likely cause edema.
- 7Within the tissues, which substances are filtered out of the plasma due to blood pressure within tissues?Water and small molecules are filtered out of the plasma due to blood pressure within tissues.
- 8Any large molecule capable of producing an immune response is a(n) ______.Any large molecule capable of producing an immune response is a(n) antigen.
- 9A form of endocytosis in which a cell surrounds a foreign particle with pseudopods and engulfs is called ______.A form of endocytosis in which a cell surrounds a foreign particle with pseudopods and engulfs is called phagocytosis.
- 10How do antibodies neutralize antigens?They bind to the toxic parts of the antigens so the antigens don't do any damage.
- 11The disease AIDS is an acronym that stands for ______ ______ ______ syndrome.The disease AIDS is an acronym that stands for acquired immunodeficiency deficiency syndrome.
- 12On any antibody molecule, where is the antigen-binding site?On any antibody molecule, the antigen-binding site is at the constant region.
- 13A ______ migrates into the tissues where it transforms into a macrophage.A monocyte migrates into the tissues where it transforms into a macrophage.
- 14What is the function of the macropahges found in the spleen?The macrophages cleanse the blood in the spleen.
- 15What is the function of the variable region on an antibody molecule?The variable region on an antibody molecule is responsible for binding antigens.
- 16Indicate three characteristics of immunoglobulins called IgG.1. Activates complement proteins.
2. Effective against bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
3. Can cross the placenta - 17List three characteristics of cytokines.1. Secreted by T cells and macrophages.
2.s Stimulate proliferation and differentiation of leukocytes.
3. Regulate intensity and duration of immune responses.
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