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Chapter 15 The Lymphatic System and Immunity Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Lymphatic vessels are important for maintaining fluid balance in the body by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: They return excess fluid to the bloodstream, preventing edema.
Question 2 of 5
Lymphatic fluid is ultimately drained into:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lymph drains into veins (e.g., subclavian) to return to blood.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the nonspecific defense mechanism that amplifies the inflammatory response and increases the likelihood of phagocytosis by binding to the surface of pathogens.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complement proteins enhance inflammation and phagocytosis.
Question 4 of 5
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, infects:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIV targets CD4+ helper T cells, weakening immunity.
Question 5 of 5
Which lymphoid tissues trap and remove bacteria entering the throat:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tonsils trap throat bacteria; axillary and cervical nodes drain other areas, Peyer's patches are intestinal, and thymus matures T cells.