Question 1

Which of the following T cells destroy pathogens by punching holes in their cell membrane and secreting lymphokines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Killer 
B)  Helper 
C)  Suppressor 
D)  Memory 
A)  Killer 
B)  Helper 
C)  Suppressor 
D)  Memory

Question 2

B and T cells are

Accepted Answer

A)  tonsils. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  lymph nodes. 
D)  antibodies. 
A)  tonsils. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  lymph nodes. 
D)  antibodies.

Question 3

An antipyretic drug

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers body temperature below normal so as to obtain the beneficial effects of the hypothermic state. 
B)  also has antibiotic activity. 
C)  lowers a fever. 
D)  treats the underlying cause of the fever. 
A)  lowers body temperature below normal so as to obtain the beneficial effects of the hypothermic state. 
B)  also has antibiotic activity. 
C)  lowers a fever. 
D)  treats the underlying cause of the fever.

Question 4

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)attacks the helper T cells,thereby

Accepted Answer

A)  depressing T-cell function. 
B)  making the person more susceptible to infection. 
C)  depressing B-cell function. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  depressing T-cell function. 
B)  making the person more susceptible to infection. 
C)  depressing B-cell function. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 5

A booster

Accepted Answer

A)  increases antibodies to an antigen. 
B)  stimulates the liver to detoxify antigens. 
C)  kills a pathogen. 
D)  conveys passive immunity. 
A)  increases antibodies to an antigen. 
B)  stimulates the liver to detoxify antigens. 
C)  kills a pathogen. 
D)  conveys passive immunity.

Question 6

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for an anaphylactic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bronchoconstricting agent 
B)  Gamma globulin 
C)  Epinephrine and steroid 
D)  Histamine 
A)  A bronchoconstricting agent 
B)  Gamma globulin 
C)  Epinephrine and steroid 
D)  Histamine

Question 7

Which of the following describes the function of macrophages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phagocytosis and antigen presentation 
B)  Leukopoiesis and antibody secretion 
C)  Secretion of histamine and leukotrienes 
D)  Phagocytosis and anti-inflammatory activity 
A)  Phagocytosis and antigen presentation 
B)  Leukopoiesis and antibody secretion 
C)  Secretion of histamine and leukotrienes 
D)  Phagocytosis and anti-inflammatory activity

Question 8

Redness,heat,swelling,and pain are indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  a hypersensitivity reaction. 
B)  anaphylaxis. 
C)  inflammation. 
D)  autoimmune disease. 
A)  a hypersensitivity reaction. 
B)  anaphylaxis. 
C)  inflammation. 
D)  autoimmune disease.

Question 9

A severe anaphylactic reaction causes death by

Accepted Answer

A)  renal failure. 
B)  respiratory obstruction. 
C)  bleeding. 
D)  infection. 
A)  renal failure. 
B)  respiratory obstruction. 
C)  bleeding. 
D)  infection.

Question 10

Which of the following is characterized by a local tissue response to T cell activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anaphylaxis 
B)  Wheezing, edema, and hypotension 
C)  Contact dermatitis 
D)  Immunotolerance 
A)  Anaphylaxis 
B)  Wheezing, edema, and hypotension 
C)  Contact dermatitis 
D)  Immunotolerance

Question 11

A breast-fed infant is initially immune to the same diseases as her mom.Which of the following describes the infant's immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturally acquired passive immunity 
B)  Naturally acquired active immunity 
C)  Artificially acquired active immunity 
D)  Artificially acquired passive immunity 
A)  Naturally acquired passive immunity 
B)  Naturally acquired active immunity 
C)  Artificially acquired active immunity 
D)  Artificially acquired passive immunity

Question 12

B cell and T cell activity is most related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  AMI and CMI 
B)  Endocytosis and phagocytosis 
C)  Specific and nonspecific 
D)  Interferons and complement protein 
A)  AMI and CMI 
B)  Endocytosis and phagocytosis 
C)  Specific and nonspecific 
D)  Interferons and complement protein

Which of the following T cells destroy pathogens by punching holes in their cell membrane and secreting lymphokines?

B and T cells are

An antipyretic drug

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)attacks the helper T cells,thereby

A booster

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for an anaphylactic reaction?

Which of the following describes the function of macrophages?

Redness,heat,swelling,and pain are indicative of

A severe anaphylactic reaction causes death by

Which of the following is characterized by a local tissue response to T cell activity?

A breast-fed infant is initially immune to the same diseases as her mom.Which of the following describes the infant's immunity?

B cell and T cell activity is most related to which of the following?

Introduction to the Human Body

Basic Chemistry

Cells

Cell Metabolism

Microbiology Basics

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System and Body Temperature

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Function of the Heart

Anatomy of the Blood Vessels

Functions of the Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Heredity

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Exam 21: Immune System

Which of the following T cells destroy pathogens by punching holes in their cell membrane and secreting lymphokines?

B and T cells are

An antipyretic drug

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)attacks the helper T cells,thereby

A booster

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for an anaphylactic reaction?

Which of the following describes the function of macrophages?

Redness,heat,swelling,and pain are indicative of

A severe anaphylactic reaction causes death by

Which of the following is characterized by a local tissue response to T cell activity?

A breast-fed infant is initially immune to the same diseases as her mom.Which of the following describes the infant's immunity?

B cell and T cell activity is most related to which of the following?

Introduction to the Human Body

Basic Chemistry

Cells

Cell Metabolism

Microbiology Basics

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System and Body Temperature

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Function of the Heart

Anatomy of the Blood Vessels

Functions of the Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Heredity

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