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Lymphatic System Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
Fusion between a plasma cell and a tumor cell creates a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hybridoma results from plasma/tumor fusion for monoclonal antibodies; not others (A-D).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following convey the longest lasting immunity to an infectious agent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active immunity can last a lifetime or for a period of weeks, months or years, depending on how long the antibodies persist, unlike passive immunity which is temporary.
Question 3 of 5
A polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PMNs (neutrophils) contain granules with microbicidal agents for phagocytosis, unlike stem cells or mast cells.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the predominant route by which pathogens are brought from a site of infection into a lymph node?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Afferent lymphatics carry pathogens from infection sites to lymph nodes for immune recognition.
Question 5 of 5
Of the five classes of antibody heavy chains, which one's function is still partially unclear?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IgD function is less clear; IgE , IgM , IgG , and IgA are well-defined.