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Chapter 15 The Lymphatic System and Immunity Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The complement system is activated by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibodies trigger the classical complement pathway; pathogens trigger alternative, cytokines signal, histamines inflame.
Question 2 of 5
The complement system's alternative pathway is triggered by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The alternative pathway is pathogen-triggered; antibodies are classical, cytokines signal, histamines inflame.
Question 3 of 5
What is the term for immune deficiency from genetics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immunodeficiency is genetic weakness; allergy and hypersensitivity are overreactions, autoimmunity is self-attack.
Question 4 of 5
With regard to the medullary sinuses of the lymph node: They drain into afferent vessels.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medullary sinuses drain into efferent lymphatic vessels at the hilum, not afferent vessels which bring lymph in.
Question 5 of 5
The lymphatic system consists of all the following except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph, but blood is part of the circulatory system, not the lymphatic system.