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Chapter 15 The Lymphatic System and Immunity Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for the lymph node's outer region?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cortex is the outer region; medulla is inner, hilum is entry, sinus is channel.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
What is the role of T-helper cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: T-helper cells activate others; killing is cytotoxic T, antibodies are B cells, phagocytosis is macrophages.
Question 4 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 5 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.