APHY 102 Final Exam Quiz Study Guide

The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n) - Answer- vein In order to be fully activated, most __________ cells require interaction with __________ cells. - Answer- B;T What is the first component(s) of the immune system to decline with age? - Answer- Thymus What is not true of the spleen? - Answer- The spaces in the lobes of the spleen are filled with lymph What term refers to any molecule that elicits an immune response? - Answer- Antigen The thymus enlarges after puberty T/F - Answer- False Absence or blockage of lymph vessels in a body region leads directly to what condition? - Answer- Edema Memory T and B cells function in what type of response? - Answer- Secondary immune responses The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass is called the - Answer- hilum What term is used for disorders resulting from the immune system attacking "self" cells? - Answer- Autoimmune diseases What is the name of the fluid contained within vessels of the lymphatic system? - Answer- Lymph Lym