Chapter 7 Lymphatic System

Which of these is a lymphocyte that produces antibodies?

B Cell

Lymphatic vessels move lymph to the ______ system.

Cardiovascular

All components of innate immune defenses.

1. Protective proteins (e.g., complement)

2. Chemical barriers

3. Inflammatory response

True or false: The lymphatic system consists of the blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and the lymphatic organs.

False

The three types of molecules that are common antigens recognized by the adaptive immune system.

1. Abnormal proteins on cancer cells

2. Foreign protein structures

3. Fragments of microbes

The best definition of passive immunity is ______.

Immunity that is gained without exposure to an antigen

The type of immunity that is fully functional without previous exposure to various foreign invaders is ______.

Innate immunity

All of the secondary lymphatic organs.

1. Lymph Nodes

2. Spleen

The two main cells used in the inflammatory response to engulf and kill pathogens are neutrophils and _____.

Macrophages

The complement system is actually composed of ______.

A number of blood plasma proteins

B cells and T cells are capable of recognizing foreign antigens because they have specific antigen ______ in their plasma membrane.

Receptors

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

B or Plasma cells.

Which of the following involves defense of the body by B cells and plasma cells?

Antibody-mediated immunity.