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The Lymphatic System and Immunity
Multiple Choice

1 .       The primary function of the lymphatic system is: [Hint]



2 .       Lymphocytes that assist in the regulation and coordination of the immune response are: [Hint]



3 .       Normal lymphocyte populations are maintained through lymphopoiesis in the: [Hint]



4 .       The largest collection of lymphoid tissue in the body is contained within the: [Hint]



5 .       Of the following selections, the one that includes only nonspecific defenses is: [Hint]



6 .       The protective categories that prevent the approach of, deny entrance to, or limit the spread of microorganisms or other environmental hazards are called: [Hint]



7 .       NK (natural killer) cells sensitive to the presence of abnormal cell membranes are primarily involved with: [Hint]



8 .       The four general characteristics of specific defenses include: [Hint]



9 .       The two major ways that the body "carries out" the immune response are: [Hint]



10 .       A "specific" defense mechanism is always activated by: [Hint]



11 .       The type of immunity that develops as a result of natural exposure to an antigen in the environment is: [Hint]



12 .       When an antigen appears, the immune response begins with: [Hint]



13 .       T-cell activation leads to the formation of cytotoxic T cells and memory T cells that provide: [Hint]



14 .       Before an antigen can stimulate a lymphocyte, it must first be processed by a: [Hint]



15 .       An active antibody is shaped like a(n): [Hint]



16 .       Antibodies may promote inflammation through the stimulation of: [Hint]



17 .       The antigenic determinant site is the certain portion of the antigen's exposed surface where: [Hint]



18 .       In order for an antigenic molecule to be a complete antigen, it must: [Hint]



19 .       The major components of the lymphatic system include: [Hint]



20 .       Lymphatic organs found in the lymphatic system include: [Hint]



21 .       Phagocytic cells that display foreign antigens coupled to MHC II molecules on their surface include: [Hint]



22 .       The HIV virus causes AIDS by infecting: [Hint]



23 .       Lymphocytes that mature in the thymus participate in: [Hint]



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