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Study stack set 2
Anatomy week 11
Question | Answer |
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Recognition of antigens by antibodies occurs when an | Antigen's epitopes fit into and bind to an antibody molecule's antigen-binding sites. |
Molecules formed by the reactions of the complement cascade assemble themselves on the enemy cell's surface which results in | cytolysis |
The presentation of an antigen by an antigen-presenting cell activates the T cell. The cell then divides repeatedly to form a clone of identical sensitized T cells that form | effector T cells and memory cells |
Lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines are called | lacteals |
Each cortical nodule is composed of packed lymphocytes that surround a less dense area called a | germinal center |
Which of these substances operates immune mechanisms? | all of the above |
The functions of the lymph nodes are | defense and hematopoiesis |
The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the | thymus |
Activities that result in central movement or flow of lymph are called | lymphokinetic activities |
A tumor of the lymphoid tissue is called | lymphoma |
Antibodies are proteins of the family called | immunoglobulins |
The movement of phagocytes from blood vessels to an inflammation site is called | diapedesis |