Edexcel SNAB A2 Quiz

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Created on: 16-12-08 14:59

What is the role of the thymus in protecting the body against disease?

It is the site of maturation of T lymphocytes and the production of thymosin.

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The most numerous and main cell in the inflammatory response is the _____.

neutrophil

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Substances called _____ can stimulate cells to produce proteins that block the replication of viruses.

interferons

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Why do tissues swell during inflammation?

Tissues swell during inflammation because the increased permeability of capillaries causes fluids to accumulate in the area.

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Where are B lymphocytes believed to mature in adult humans?

Bone marrow

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What traits characterize antigens?

Antigens may be proteins, polysaccharides, glycolipids, or glycoproteins that stimulate an immune response.

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How are B cells activated?

B cell is activated when it encounters an antigen that matches its B cell receptors and receives cytokines from helper T cells.

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Antibodies interact with antigens in all of these ways except _______________.

releasing interferon

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Vaccines generally confer what type of immunity?

artificially acquired active immunity

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Thymus is larger in a child than an adult?

True

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The most numerous and main cell in the inflammatory response is the _____.

Back

neutrophil

Card 3

Front

Substances called _____ can stimulate cells to produce proteins that block the replication of viruses.

Back

Card 4

Front

Why do tissues swell during inflammation?

Back

Card 5

Front

Where are B lymphocytes believed to mature in adult humans?

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Edexcel SNAB A2 Quiz