Question 1

Which of the following immune system cells produce histamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mast cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  B cells 
E)  Neutrophils 
A)  Mast cells 
B)  T cells 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  B cells 
E)  Neutrophils

Question 2

Antibodies are attached to the surface of a B cell by

Accepted Answer

A)  the light chain of the arm of the antibody. 
B)  the stem of the antibody. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  the heavy chain of the arm of the antibody. 
E)  sticky proteins produced by T cells. 
A)  the light chain of the arm of the antibody. 
B)  the stem of the antibody. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  the heavy chain of the arm of the antibody. 
E)  sticky proteins produced by T cells.

Question 3

Vaccinations protect against future exposure to disease organisms by

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating suppressor T cells. 
B)  increasing the number of red blood cells. 
C)  forming memory cells. 
D)  increasing complement proteins. 
A)  stimulating suppressor T cells. 
B)  increasing the number of red blood cells. 
C)  forming memory cells. 
D)  increasing complement proteins.

Question 4

An autoimmune disease is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of an inflammatory response. 
B)  "anti- self" antibodies that can destroy some "self" cells. 
C)  increased lysozyme enzyme concentration in saliva, tears, and mucous secretions. 
D)  an insufficient or completely inactivated immune system. 
A)  the absence of an inflammatory response. 
B)  "anti- self" antibodies that can destroy some "self" cells. 
C)  increased lysozyme enzyme concentration in saliva, tears, and mucous secretions. 
D)  an insufficient or completely inactivated immune system.

Exam 37: Defenses Against Disease

Which of the following immune system cells produce histamine?

Antibodies are attached to the surface of a B cell by

Vaccinations protect against future exposure to disease organisms by

An autoimmune disease is characterized by

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