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Lymphatic System and Immunity Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cisterna chyli is a dilated sac at the base of the thoracic duct that serves as a storage area for lymph. Where is it located?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The cisterna chyli is in the abdomen, at the thoracic duct's origin.
Question 2 of 5
The ability of the body to react to antigens is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immunity is the body's antigen response capability.
Question 3 of 5
The chemical produced by injured cells and mast cells that promotes inflammation is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Histamine from mast cells drives inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
Jimmy got the chicken pox when he was six years old. What type of immunity does he have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recovering from chickenpox gives natural active immunity.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is NOT one of the nonspecific body defenses:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibody production is specific (adaptive); skin , inflammation , fever , and NK cells are nonspecific (innate).