Which of the following indicates why you will not get chickenpox as an adult if you were infected as a child?

Naturally acquired active immunity

Why does lymph contain protein?

Protein leaks out of capillaries; is absorbed into lymphatic capillaries.

Which event occurs first?

The inspiratory neurons in the medulla fire.

A breast-fed infant is initially immune to same diseases as mom. Which of the following describes the infantʼs immunity?

Naturally acquired passive immunity

is caused by contraction of smooth muscle.

speeds up gut motility and secretion.

decreases the surface area for gas exchange.

Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

Producing a lifelong supply of red blood cells

What is the similarity between the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct? Both:

large lymphatic ducts that collect lymph from smaller lymphatic vessels.

Which group is incorrect?

Nonspecific immunity: inflammation, NK cells, fever, T cells

Which of the following best describes the lymphatic capillaries?

They have large pores and follow venous pathways.

The lymphatic circulation:

is most closely associated with the venous side of the circulation.

Which of the following is true about nonspecific immunity?

It includes processes such as inflammation, phagocytosis, and fever.

Which of the following is (are) true of cholecystokinin (CCK)?

Secreted by the walls of the duodenum in response to the presence of fat.

edema formation in response to impaired lymphatic drainage.

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A&P Test 4 ch 20-23 part 1

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1
Which of the following indicates why you will not get chickenpox as an adult if you were infected as a child?
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Artificially acquired active immunity
Naturally acquired active immunity
Naturally acquired passive immunity
2
Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the:
bronchioles.
trachea.
eustachian tube.
pulmonary capillaries.
3
The phrenic nerve fires. Which event occurs next?
Thoracic volume decreases.
The inspiratory neurons fire.
Air moves into the lungs.
The diaphragm contracts.
4
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
Sciatic
Cranial nerve XI
Intercostal nerve
Phrenic
5
Where does lymph originally come from?
Spleen
Interstitium
Thoracic duct
Lymph nodes
6
Which of the following is classified as killer, helper, suppressor, and memory?
Granulocytes
Vaccines
T cells
Antibodies
7
Which of the following T cells allow for a more rapid response if the antigen is presented at a later time?
Killer T cells
Thrombocytes
Memory T cells
Suppressor T cells
8
Plasma cells:
refer to T cells.
are B-cell clones.
are the same as NK cells.
secrete interferons.
9
Why does lymph contain protein?
Adenoids transport plasma protein into the lymphatic vessels.
Protein leaks out of capillaries; is absorbed into lymphatic capillaries.
The cells that line the lymphatic vessels synthesize protein.
Protein is synthesized by the lymph nodes.
10
An antigen–antibody interaction:
anaphylaxis.
phagocytosis.
causes agglutination.
is prevented by antibiotics.
11
The sphincter of Oddi, ampulla of Vater, and cystic duct:
drain into the portal vein.
connect the pylorus to the duodenum.
carry pancreatic enzymes to the duodenum.
are biliary structures.
12
Antibodies:
are secreted by plasma cells.
react with antigens, causing agglutination.
all are correct.
include IgG, IgM, and IgE.
13
What is the term that refers to the level of antibodies in your blood?
Titer
T-cell count
Hematocrit
White blood cell count
14
Contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles:
occur in response to firing of the vagus nerve.
change thoracic volume.
all are correct.
close the glottis.
15
The fundus, body, and pylorus are parts of the:
large intestine.
stomach.
biliary tree.
small intestine.
16
Severing the phrenic nerve:
does all of these.
stops ventilation.
causes hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis.
impairs exhalation but has no effect on inhalation.
17
Which event occurs first?
The phrenic nerve fires.
Air moves into the lungs.
The diaphragm contracts.
The inspiratory neurons in the medulla fire.
18
What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?
Tonsillectomy
Appendectomy
Adenoidectomy
Lymph node resection
19
Which of the following will cause the intrapulmonic pressure to become less than atmospheric pressure?
Relaxation of the respiratory muscles
95% oxygen saturation
Increase in thoracic volume
Secretion of surfactants
20
Surfactants are found within the:
alveoli.
pulmonary capillaries.
trachea.
intrapleural space.
21
Which of the following structures is located in the lungs?
Epiglottis
Alveoli
Pharynx
Larynx
22
Dyspnea means:
"puffed up" alveoli.
difficulty breathing.
cyanosis.
pneumonia.
23
A breast-fed infant is initially immune to same diseases as mom. Which of the following describes the infantʼs immunity?
Artificially acquired active immunity
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Naturally acquired active immunity
Naturally acquired passive immunity
24
Which of the following is a digestive enzyme?
Trypsin
Gastrin
Secretin
Cholecystokinin
25
Which of the following is a hormone?
Trypsin
Lipase
HCl
Cholecystokinin
26
Laryngospasm and epiglottal swelling is most apt to cause:
pneumothorax.
upper airway obstruction.
pulmonary edema.
pleural effusion.
27
The spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, and lymph nodes are:
lymphoid organs.
confined to the thoracic cavity.
concerned only with phagocytosis.
primarily concerned with hematopoiesis.
28
Peristalsis:
cannot be affected by drugs.
only occurs within the small intestines.
normally moves chyme into the biliary tree.
is caused by contraction of smooth muscle.
29
Which organ secretes the most important of the digestive enzymes?
Duodenum
Spleen
Liver
Pancreas
30
The vagus nerve:
speeds up gut motility and secretion.
is sympathetic.
innervates only the upper GI tract.
secretes norepinephrine as its neurotransmitter.
31
Atelectasis:
is best treated with antibiotics.
causes acute respiratory obstruction.
decreases the surface area for gas exchange.
causes pneumothorax.
32
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
Providing a storage reservoir of blood
Filtering blood
Removing malformed platelets from the circulation
Producing a lifelong supply of red blood cells
33
What is the similarity between the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct? Both:
Both: drain lymph exclusively from the lower extremities.
empty their lymph into the left subclavian vein.
large lymphatic ducts that collect lymph from smaller lymphatic vessels.
lymphatic capillaries associated exclusively with the cerebral circulation.
34
The purpose of vaccination is to provide an initial exposure to an antigen to stimulate the formation of:
complement.
anaphylaxis.
killer T cells.
memory cells.
35
Which of the following is most associated with a low plasma level of antibodies?
An autoimmune response
The primary response
The "booster" response
Anaphylaxis
36
Which group is incorrect?
Mechanical barriers: skin, mucous membrane
Protective proteins: interferons, complement proteins
Nonspecific immunity: inflammation, NK cells, fever, T cells
Signs of inflammation: redness, heat, swelling, pain
37
Which of the following best describes the lymphatic capillaries?
They are found only in lymph nodes.
They have large pores and follow venous pathways.
They are found only in the spleen.
They closely follow the path of the aorta.
38
Which structure has the thinnest wall?
Trachea
Larynx
Bronchi
Alveoli
39
What is the site of most chemical digestion?
Stomach
Duodenum
Mouth
Cecum
40
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) produces severe impairment of the immune system by attacking which cells?
Suppressor T cells
Platelets
Helper T cells
Plasma cells
41
Contraction of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles:
causes air to move out of the lungs.
is responsible for inhalation.
decreases thoracic volume.
stimulates the phrenic and intercostal nerves.
42
What is the primary concern with laryngospasm and swelling of the lips and tongue?
Acute upper airway obstruction
Interruption of the negative pressure within the intrapleural space
Indication of accumulation of water in the alveoli as in pulmonary edema
Indication of damage of the phrenic nerve
43
Pain in the RLQ is most characteristic of:
GERD.
dumping syndrome.
hiatal hernia.
appendicitis.
44
The lymphatic circulation:
plays a vital role in hemostasis.
is concerned with the transport of oxygen.
accompanies the aorta and its branches.
is most closely associated with the venous side of the circulation.
45
Which of the following is true about nonspecific immunity?
It includes processes such as inflammation, phagocytosis, and fever.
achieved thru either cell-mediated immunity or antibody-mediated immunity.
The response is to a specific antigen such as the chickenpox virus.
It protects the body primarily through actions of the B and T lymphocytes.
46
Lymph from the right arm and the right side of the head and thorax drains into the:
thoracic duct
right lymphatic duct
right atrium
vena cava
47
Persistent acid reflux can cause permanent structural damage to the:
lower esophagus.
laryngopharynx.
pharyngoesophageal sphincter.
oropharynx.
48
Which of the following is (are) true of cholecystokinin (CCK)?
Stimulates the LES to relax.
All are correct.
Stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin.
Secreted by the walls of the duodenum in response to the presence of fat.
49
Elephantiasis is:
edema formation in response to impaired lymphatic drainage.
caused by the destruction of valves within the lymphatic vessels.
caused by the removal of the spleen.
CO = HR × SV × pulse pressure.

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