ATI RN
Lymphatic and Immune System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for the region of an antigen recognized by an antibody?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epitope is the antibody-binding site; allotype is allelic variation, isotype is class, idiotype is uniqueness.
Question 2 of 5
What is the term for immunity from injected antibodies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Artificial passive is from injected antibodies; natural active is infection, artificial active is vaccines.
Question 3 of 5
The thymus's role in immunity is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thymus matures T cells; blood is spleen, antibodies are B cells, storage is nodes.
Question 4 of 5
White pulp of spleen: Contains predominantly lymphocytes.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White pulp is primarily composed of lymphocytes, involved in immune responses.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following applies to the thoracic duct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thoracic duct drains lymph from most of the body (below the diaphragm and left upper body) and empties into the left subclavian vein, not blood into the system.