Question 1

Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   spleen
B)   tonsil
C)   thymus
D)   liver
E)   red bone marrowF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

All autoimmune diseases are caused strictly by environmental factors such as viral infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prions cause degenerative diseases of what system?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiovascular
B)   digestive
C)   urinary
D)   lymphatic
E)   nervousF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

When stung by a bee, Jackie goes into anaphylactic shock. This should be quickly treated with

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine.
B)   histamine.
C)   cytokines.
D)   interferon.
E)   a vaccination.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

What do eukaryotes have that prokaryotes do not?

Accepted Answer

A)   ribosomes
B)   enzymes
C)   nucleus
D)   DNA
E)   cell membraneF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Exam 7: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Prions cause degenerative diseases of what system?