Question 1

What is a large,complex molecule that triggers a specific immune response against itself when it gains entry into the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  interferon 
B)  antigen 
C)  complement 
D)  opsonin 
A)  interferon 
B)  antigen 
C)  complement 
D)  opsonin

Question 2

Which of the following is correct for cytotoxic T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can cause death of an infected host cell by releasing granzymes. 
B)  They secrete B-cell growth factor and T-cell growth factor. 
C)  They confer greater phagocytic properties on macrophages, converting them into angry macrophages. 
D)  They bind with class II MHC glycoproteins. 
A)  They can cause death of an infected host cell by releasing granzymes. 
B)  They secrete B-cell growth factor and T-cell growth factor. 
C)  They confer greater phagocytic properties on macrophages, converting them into angry macrophages. 
D)  They bind with class II MHC glycoproteins.

Question 3

Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased capillary permeability 
B)  increased macrophage activity 
C)  localized vasodilation 
D)  decreased phagocytic activity 
A)  increased capillary permeability 
B)  increased macrophage activity 
C)  localized vasodilation 
D)  decreased phagocytic activity

Question 4

Indicate whether the characteristic applies to active immunity or passive immunity by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-exposure to antigen required for immunity to develop

Accepted Answer

A) applies to active immunity 
B) applies to passive immunity 
C) applies to both active and passive immunity 
A) applies to active immunity 
B) applies to passive immunity 
C) applies to both active and passive immunity

Question 5

The immune system functions entirely independently of the body's two major control systems: the nervous and endocrine systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It's thought that fever may be beneficial to fighting an infection because it reduces the availability of ____________________,thus reducing bacterial growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It's thought that fever may be beneficial...

Question 7

Indicate the immune by using the following answer code.
-allergic response mediated by IgE

Accepted Answer

A) serum sickness 
B) immediate hypersensitivity 
C) acquired immune deficiency syndrome 
D) delayed hypersensitivity 
E) immune-complex disease
F)autoimmune disease
G)severe combined immunodeficiency 
A) serum sickness 
B) immediate hypersensitivity 
C) acquired immune deficiency syndrome 
D) delayed hypersensitivity 
E) immune-complex disease
F)autoimmune disease
G)severe combined immunodeficiency

Question 8

A given allergen can activate a B cell or T cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Specific immune responses are selectively targeted against particular foreign material to which the body has previously been exposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT secreted by helper T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  interleukin 2 
B)  Perforin 
C)  macrophage-migration inhibition factor 
D)  B-cell growth factor 
A)  interleukin 2 
B)  Perforin 
C)  macrophage-migration inhibition factor 
D)  B-cell growth factor

Question 11

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-recognize class II MHC glycoproteins

Accepted Answer

A) applies to cytotoxic T cells 
B) applies to helper T cells 
C) applies to suppressor T cells 
D) applies to both helper T and suppressor T cells 
E) applies to all three types of T cells 
A) applies to cytotoxic T cells 
B) applies to helper T cells 
C) applies to suppressor T cells 
D) applies to both helper T and suppressor T cells 
E) applies to all three types of T cells

Question 12

The secondary immune response can be longer and more powerful than the primary immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with somatic mutation during lymphocyte development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

B cells bind with HLA self-antigens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement concerning cancer cells is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer cells arise only when multiple independent mutations occur within the same cell. 
B)  Cancer cells lack the ability to perform the specialized functions of the normal cell type from which they mutated. 
C)  The body has no means by which to defend against cancer cells. 
D)  Cancer cells usually do not adhere well to neighbouring cells, so some of them may break away from the parent tumour. 
A)  Cancer cells arise only when multiple independent mutations occur within the same cell. 
B)  Cancer cells lack the ability to perform the specialized functions of the normal cell type from which they mutated. 
C)  The body has no means by which to defend against cancer cells. 
D)  Cancer cells usually do not adhere well to neighbouring cells, so some of them may break away from the parent tumour.

Question 16

MATCHING
Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-can transform normal host cells into cancer cells

Accepted Answer

A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses 
A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses

Question 17

Which of the following concerning neutrophils is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuetrophils are produced only in lymph nodes. 
B)  Nuetrophils can perform phagocytosis. 
C)  Nuetrophils can perform diapedesis. 
D)  Nuetrophils can exhibit amoeboid movement. 
A)  Nuetrophils are produced only in lymph nodes. 
B)  Nuetrophils can perform phagocytosis. 
C)  Nuetrophils can perform diapedesis. 
D)  Nuetrophils can exhibit amoeboid movement.

Question 18

Saliva is destructive to bacteria because it is highly acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism....

Question 20

Which statement is correct for B lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity. 
B)  They are activated by thymosin. 
C)  They mature and differentiate into macrophages. 
D)  They bind with foreign antigen in association with self-antigen. 
A)  They are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity. 
B)  They are activated by thymosin. 
C)  They mature and differentiate into macrophages. 
D)  They bind with foreign antigen in association with self-antigen.

What is a large,complex molecule that triggers a specific immune response against itself when it gains entry into the body?

Which of the following is correct for cytotoxic T cells?

Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response?

Indicate whether the characteristic applies to active immunity or passive immunity by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -exposure to antigen required for immunity to develop

The immune system functions entirely independently of the body's two major control systems: the nervous and endocrine systems.

It's thought that fever may be beneficial to fighting an infection because it reduces the availability of ____________________,thus reducing bacterial growth.

Indicate the immune by using the following answer code. -allergic response mediated by IgE

A given allergen can activate a B cell or T cell.

Specific immune responses are selectively targeted against particular foreign material to which the body has previously been exposed.

Which of the following is NOT secreted by helper T cells?

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -recognize class II MHC glycoproteins

The secondary immune response can be longer and more powerful than the primary immune response.

The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with somatic mutation during lymphocyte development.

B cells bind with HLA self-antigens.

Which statement concerning cancer cells is INCORRECT?

MATCHING Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -can transform normal host cells into cancer cells

Which of the following concerning neutrophils is INCORRECT?

Saliva is destructive to bacteria because it is highly acidic.

A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism.

Which statement is correct for B lymphocytes?

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Exam 10: Body Defences

What is a large,complex molecule that triggers a specific immune response against itself when it gains entry into the body?

Which of the following is correct for cytotoxic T cells?

Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response?

Indicate whether the characteristic applies to active immunity or passive immunity by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -exposure to antigen required for immunity to develop

The immune system functions entirely independently of the body's two major control systems: the nervous and endocrine systems.

It's thought that fever may be beneficial to fighting an infection because it reduces the availability of ____________________,thus reducing bacterial growth.

Indicate the immune by using the following answer code. -allergic response mediated by IgE

A given allergen can activate a B cell or T cell.

Specific immune responses are selectively targeted against particular foreign material to which the body has previously been exposed.

Which of the following is NOT secreted by helper T cells?

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -recognize class II MHC glycoproteins

The secondary immune response can be longer and more powerful than the primary immune response.

The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with somatic mutation during lymphocyte development.

B cells bind with HLA self-antigens.

Which statement concerning cancer cells is INCORRECT?

MATCHING Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -can transform normal host cells into cancer cells

Which of the following concerning neutrophils is INCORRECT?

Saliva is destructive to bacteria because it is highly acidic.

A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism.

Which statement is correct for B lymphocytes?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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