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Lymphatic System and Immunity Test Questions Questions
Question 1 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).
Question 2 of 5
A T cell receptor recognizes processed antigen; whereas, a B cell receptor recognizes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BCR recognizes conformational antigens ; TCR sees processed peptides , not denatured or linear alone.
Question 3 of 5
Which structure connects lymph nodes in a chain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lymphatic vessels link nodes; blood vessels and nerves don't, and ducts are larger.
Question 4 of 5
The lymphatic system contributes to immunity by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It transports lymphocytes for immunity; oxygen is blood, digestion is macrophages, glucose is liver.
Question 5 of 5
The thymus produces which hormone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thymosin from the thymus aids T cell maturation; insulin is pancreas, adrenaline is adrenal, cortisol is adrenal.