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What term is used for disorders resulting from the immune system attacking "self" cells? - ANSWER-Autoimmune diseases

When T or B cells are activated, they proliferate, forming a group of genetically identical cells descending from the original activated cell.What is the name of this group of identical cells? - ANSWER-Clone

Older red blood cells may be destroyed in the spleen - ANSWER-True

For each classification of transplant, indicate the correct type of donor - ANSWER-Allograft - same species Isograft - identical twin Xenograft - different species Autograft - self

The thymus is in the mediastinum behind the sternum - ANSWER-True

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Lymph differs from plasma in that - ANSWER-Plasma has more protein than lymph

Memory T and B cells function in what type of response? - ANSWER- Secondary immune response

The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass is called the - ANSWER-Hilum

The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the - ANSWER-Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct

Lymph eventually is returned to the circulation at what blood vessels? - ANSWER-Right and left subclavian veins

What is the first component(s) of the immune system to decline with age? - ANSWER-Thymus

Muscle contraction moves lymph through lymphatic vessels - ANSWER-True

What type of immunity will result from receiving a vaccination? - ANSWER-Artificially acquired active immunity

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What is the name of the fluid contained within vessels of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER-Lymph

What class of immunoglobulin is involved in immediate-reaction allergic reactions? - ANSWER-IgE

What term refers to any molecule that elicits an immune response? - ANSWER-Antigen

The thymus enlarges after puberty - ANSWER-False

Which is not a function of the liver? - ANSWER-Secretion of insulin

The greater omentum is composed of - ANSWER-The peritoneal membrane

The tissue turning yellow (jaundice) is due to the accumulation of - ANSWER-Bile pigments

What is peristalsis? - ANSWER-A propulsive movement of contents of the lumen from one area to another

The alimentary canal extends, in its entirety, from - ANSWER-The mouth to the anus 3 / 4

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What part of a tooth often thins from years of brushing, teeth grinding, and eating acidic foods? - ANSWER-Enamel

• The common hepatic duct and the cystic duct unite to form the -

ANSWER-Common bile duct

The hormone secretin - ANSWER-Stimulates release of pancreatic juice

Over-the-counter antacids usually include - ANSWER-Sodium, aluminum, calcium, or magnesium

Stomach cells secrete gastrin which functions to - ANSWER-Increase the secretion by the gastric glands

From the stomach, food passes into the duodenum, then the jejunum, and then the ileum - ANSWER-True

The enzyme ____ begins digestion of protein in the stomach - ANSWER-Pepsin

The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to outermost is the - ANSWER-Mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa

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