Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Select one answer.Sometimes the immune system appears to get confused and it starts mount an immune response against the the body's own tissues. What is this referred to as?
a. Lymphoma
b. Lymphedema
c. Autoimmune disease
d. Graft-versus-host disease

Question 2: Select one answer.
One of the results of the inflammatory response is accumulation of fluid in the affected area (edema). This happens in response to tissue injury such as a sprained ankle or an infection caused by a splinter in one’s finger. Select the correct statement from the choices below.

a. Activation of the inflammatory response does not indicate a disruption of homeostasis. Presence of extra fluid in the tissues directly activates the innate immune response.

b.The lymph vessels will eventually drain away the excess fluid. The kinin-kallikrein system causes capillary leakage resulting in edema.

c. The lymph vessels will bring in the cells from the immune system to fight any potential infection.

d. Tissue edema does not involve the lymphatic system

e.Swelling from tissue injury happens because your body makes excess fluid in that area.

 

Question 3 Select one answer.
T cells come in several varieties. Cytotoxic T cells are important because they can become activated and kill target cells. Which of the following are not needed directly for Cytotoxic T cell activation?

a. Cytokines
b. Interferons
c. Complement
d. Antibodies
e. All are correct

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