Question 1

Macrophages are smaller than neutrophils but have a similar function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ______ ______ is a coordinated combination of specialized cells and molecules that give us the ability to resist specific pathogens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ ______ is a coordinated combination...

Question 3

Examine the figure below.  
Which of the following could happen to the pathogen depicted in this figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pathogen could use the complement protein to infect a self cell. 
B)  The complement protein could attract a killer B cell that would phagocytize the pathogen 
C)  The complement proteins could attract other complement proteins that would form a hole in the pathogen's plasma membrane. 
D)  The complement protein could attract a killer T cell that would inject toxins into the pathogen. 
A)  The pathogen could use the complement protein to infect a self cell. 
B)  The complement protein could attract a killer B cell that would phagocytize the pathogen 
C)  The complement proteins could attract other complement proteins that would form a hole in the pathogen's plasma membrane. 
D)  The complement protein could attract a killer T cell that would inject toxins into the pathogen.

Question 4

A lymphocyte is activated when unique _______-binding proteins on its surface recognize specific molecules found on the surface of a specific pathogens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lymphocyte is activated when unique _______-binding...

Question 5

Which of the following both prevents blood loss and the invasion of pathogens in vertebrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  the formation of blood clots 
B)  phagocytosis 
C)  humoral immunity 
D)  cell-mediated immunity 
A)  the formation of blood clots 
B)  phagocytosis 
C)  humoral immunity 
D)  cell-mediated immunity

Question 6

Lymphocytes develop from

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages. 
B)  antigen-antibody interactions. 
C)  neutrophils. 
D)  stem cells in bone marrow. 
A)  macrophages. 
B)  antigen-antibody interactions. 
C)  neutrophils. 
D)  stem cells in bone marrow.

Question 7

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial strain commonly spread in hospitals. If MRSA entered the surgical site of a patient, what is the first level of the immune system it would have to defeat to cause an infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  innate immune system 
B)  humoral immunity 
C)  cell-mediated immunity 
D)  autoimmune system 
A)  innate immune system 
B)  humoral immunity 
C)  cell-mediated immunity 
D)  autoimmune system

Exam 28: Defenses against Disease

Macrophages are smaller than neutrophils but have a similar function.

The ______ ______ is a coordinated combination of specialized cells and molecules that give us the ability to resist specific pathogens.

Examine the figure below. Which of the following could happen to the pathogen depicted in this figure?

A lymphocyte is activated when unique _______-binding proteins on its surface recognize specific molecules found on the surface of a specific pathogens.

Which of the following both prevents blood loss and the invasion of pathogens in vertebrates?

Lymphocytes develop from

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial strain commonly spread in hospitals. If MRSA entered the surgical site of a patient, what is the first level of the immune system it would have to defeat to cause an infection?

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