Portage Learning Biod 152 A&p 2 Final Exam Updated 2024 Actual Exam

What is the MHC? {Ans: The glycoprotein surface receptors on the cells throughout the body are called the Major histocompatibility complex (MHC). The MHC enables the immune system to determine what cells are the body's cells and what cells are foreign. Cells of the body also have a way of displaying through the MHC complex if there is something abnormal within the cell (such as cancer).}right lymphatic duct {Ans: collects lymph from the right side of the head and neck, the upper right quadrant of the body, and the right arm; empties into the right subclavian vein}The EpiPen releases the hormone_______. {Ans: epinephrine}What are three functions of the lymphatic system? {Ans: (1) The lymphatic vessels take up excess tissue fluid and return it to the bloodstream. (2) Lymphatic capillaries absorb fats and transport them to the bloodstream. (3) The lymphatic system helps with immunity to defend the body against disease.}What is antibody-mediated immunity? {Ans: defends the body against pathogens through the secretion of antibodies. The antibodies bind to the pathogen, making it unable to cause further damage in the body and marking it for phagocytosis.}What do basophils release? {Ans: histamine and heparin}What are some