BIOS 260-chapter 12 module Questions and Answers

BIOS 260-chapter 12 module Questions and Answers



Which statement is correct regarding primary and secondary humoral responses? Correct

Ans-The secondary response to a particular antigen is faster and larger than the primary

response to that same antigen.




Assign each of the lymphoid organs to their respective locations. Correct Ans-Wall of the

small intestine


Peyer's patches




Anterior mediastinum


Thymus




Right lower region of the abdominal cavity


Appendix




Pharynx


Tonsils

, BIOS 260-chapter 12 module Questions and Answers

Left upper region of the abdominal cavity


Spleen




Which of the following is a function of the spleen? Correct Ans-Removes bloodborne

pathogens and worn-out red blood cells




Important in recruiting other cells to fight invaders, __________ can be thought of as the

"directors" or "managers" of the immune system. Correct Ans-helper T cells




Which of the following are examples of the body's first line of defense? Correct Ans-

Epidermis of skin


Saliva




Which regions of the body contain large clusters of lymph nodes? Correct Ans-Inguinal


Cervical


Axillary