306 Week 3 Chapter 27 Quiz Review

Which of these become plasma cells in response to an antigen and make antibodies against the specific antigen?

• macrophages and lymphocytes

• T cells

• B cells

• natural killer (NK) cells

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

• numbness of fingers and toes and weight loss

• hair loss and renal failure

• "butterfly" rash and fever

• tender lymph nodes and joint pain

Which of the following increase B cell production and stimulate red bone marrow to produce more WBCs?

• macrophages and lymphocytes

• T cells

• monokines

• natural kills (NK) cells

Masses of lymphoid tissue not surrounded by a capsule that are distributed in the connective tissue of mucosa are known as __________.

• lymphocytes

• macrophages

• lymph nodules

• thymus

Interferon in the blood acts as which type of nonspecific body defense?

• chemical barrier

• mechanical barrier

• fever

• inflammation

Which activated T cells increase phagocytosis and antibody formation?

• cytotoxic

• helper

• memory

• NK

Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

• naturally acquired active

• artificially acquired active

• naturally acquired passive

• artificially acquired passive

Which of the following cells mainly target cancer cells?

• T cells

• B cells

• monokines

• natural killer (NK) cells

Which of these is used to rescue a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

• anti-inflammatory

• allergen

• analgesic

• epinephrine

Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

• "No, breast cancer is not serious until it reaches stage IV."

• "Breast cancer is 100% treatable."

• "All cancers are potentially serious, but your cancer has not spread beyond the breast."

• "No, in stage II, the cancer cells are localized in a few cell layers and are easily treatable."