Chapter 14
Supplemental Quiz

For the following 3 questions, choose the lettered item which does NOT belong with the other members of the group.

1.
A. urine  B. lysozyme  C. complement  D. spermine
E. stomach acid

2.
A. swelling  B. redness  C. oozing  D. pain  E. redness

3.
A. spleen  B. thymus  C. lymphocyte  D. macrophage
E. specific

4. Propose a mechanism by which immune cells could recognize and respond to foreign intruders within a host. How is "self" integrity maintained? What cell(s) should police the host? What happens if a foreign invader is overlooked?

5. What is the most likely reason for the development of the complement system? How does it fit in to the overall defensive capability of the host?

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