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Chapter 20 The Lymphatic System and Immunity Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The lymphatic system's role in fluid balance prevents:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It prevents edema by removing excess fluid; hypertension is circulatory, anemia is RBCs, hypoglycemia is glucose.
Question 2 of 5
Which immunoglobulin is involved in early immune responses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IgM is the first antibody produced; IgA is secretions, IgD is on B cells, IgE is allergies.
Question 3 of 5
Which immunoglobulin is on naïve B cells?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IgD is on naïve B cells with IgM; IgA is secretions, IgE is allergies, IgG is blood.
Question 4 of 5
Which cells are key to type III hypersensitivity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B cells produce immune complexes for type III; T cells are type IV, mast cells are type I, neutrophils respond.
Question 5 of 5
With regard to the medullary sinuses of the lymph node: They filter lymph.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medullary sinuses filter lymph as it passes through, with macrophages removing pathogens and debris.