Question 1

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are targets of the immune system. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus 
B)  normal cells 
C)  cancer cells 
D)  bacteria 
E)  debris and dead cells 
A)  virus 
B)  normal cells 
C)  cancer cells 
D)  bacteria 
E)  debris and dead cells

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: endemic
sporadic disease
pandemic
epidemic

Accepted Answer

The Answer of The disease rate increases above the predicted is...

Question 3

Beta interferon is used to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes infections. 
B)  multiple sclerosis. 
C)  measles. 
D)  mumps. 
E)  hepatitis C. 
A)  herpes infections. 
B)  multiple sclerosis. 
C)  measles. 
D)  mumps. 
E)  hepatitis C.

Question 4

Which structure(s) is(are) NOT  included in the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph nodes 
B)  the spleen 
C)  the thymus 
D)  tonsils 
E)  the thyroid 
A)  lymph nodes 
B)  the spleen 
C)  the thymus 
D)  tonsils 
E)  the thyroid

Question 5

Why don't corneal transplants (in the eye) provoke an immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  corneas are not cellular structures 
B)  corneal cells secrete a chemical to trigger apoptosis in attacking lymphocytes 
C)  lymphocytes recognize all corneas as "self" 
D)  there are no lymphocytes in the eye 
E)  corneal cells resemble lymphocytes 
A)  corneas are not cellular structures 
B)  corneal cells secrete a chemical to trigger apoptosis in attacking lymphocytes 
C)  lymphocytes recognize all corneas as "self" 
D)  there are no lymphocytes in the eye 
E)  corneal cells resemble lymphocytes

Question 6

Rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and systemic lupus erythematosis are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune diseases. 
B)  allergic responses. 
C)  toxin induced diseases. 
D)  bacterial diseases. 
E)  viral diseases. 
A)  autoimmune diseases. 
B)  allergic responses. 
C)  toxin induced diseases. 
D)  bacterial diseases. 
E)  viral diseases.

Question 7

The method of contracting an illness after touching a contaminated doorknob, diaper or handkerchief is

Accepted Answer

A)  direct contact. 
B)  indirect contact. 
C)  inhalation contact. 
D)  contact with a vector. 
E)  retro-contact. 
A)  direct contact. 
B)  indirect contact. 
C)  inhalation contact. 
D)  contact with a vector. 
E)  retro-contact.

Question 8

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are events of the inflammatory response. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases capillary permeability 
B)  release of histamine 
C)  blood vessels dilate 
D)  temperature of the affected areas drops 
E)  phagocytes migrate toward the affected area 
A)  increases capillary permeability 
B)  release of histamine 
C)  blood vessels dilate 
D)  temperature of the affected areas drops 
E)  phagocytes migrate toward the affected area

Question 9

The enzyme used by HIV that allows it to make DNA from RNA is

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA ligase. 
B)  helicase. 
C)  restriction endonuclease. 
D)  reverse transcriptase. 
E)  cholinesterase. 
A)  DNA ligase. 
B)  helicase. 
C)  restriction endonuclease. 
D)  reverse transcriptase. 
E)  cholinesterase.

Question 10

Some common allergens known to cause anaphylactic shock are

Accepted Answer

A)  tree pollen and shellfish. 
B)  grass pollen and tree pollen. 
C)  wasp and bee stings and peanuts. 
D)  walnuts and flower pollen. 
E)  tomatoes and peppers. 
A)  tree pollen and shellfish. 
B)  grass pollen and tree pollen. 
C)  wasp and bee stings and peanuts. 
D)  walnuts and flower pollen. 
E)  tomatoes and peppers.

Question 11

Antigen-presenting cells include

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils, monocytes, and eosinophils. 
B)  lymphocytes, basophils, and neutrophils. 
C)  macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells. 
D)  monocytes, lymphocytes, and basophils. 
E)  macrophages, basophils, and eosinophils. 
A)  neutrophils, monocytes, and eosinophils. 
B)  lymphocytes, basophils, and neutrophils. 
C)  macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells. 
D)  monocytes, lymphocytes, and basophils. 
E)  macrophages, basophils, and eosinophils.

Question 12

One example of a vaccine made from weakened toxin protects against

Accepted Answer

A)  pertusis. 
B)  polio. 
C)  German measles. 
D)  measles. 
E)  tetanus. 
A)  pertusis. 
B)  polio. 
C)  German measles. 
D)  measles. 
E)  tetanus.

Question 13

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are barriers to invasion. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  intact skin 
B)  mucous membrane 
C)  gastric juices 
D)  blood plasma 
E)  lysozyme 
A)  intact skin 
B)  mucous membrane 
C)  gastric juices 
D)  blood plasma 
E)  lysozyme

Question 14

Which characteristic(s) of urine help it to bar pathogens from the urinary tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  a high pH 
B)  mucous production 
C)  a low pH 
D)  ammonia concentrations 
E)  urea 
A)  a high pH 
B)  mucous production 
C)  a low pH 
D)  ammonia concentrations 
E)  urea

Question 15

Which of the following act as "filters" in the lymph system?

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  complements 
D)  immunoglobulins 
E)  perforins 
A)  macrophages 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  complements 
D)  immunoglobulins 
E)  perforins

Question 16

"Friendly" bacteria located in the vagina that keep harmful bacteria and fungi from growing are

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus . 
B)  Streptococcus pyogenes . 
C)  Candida albicans . 
D)  Lactobacillus acidophilus . 
E)  Staphylococcus alba . 
A)  Staphylococcus aureus . 
B)  Streptococcus pyogenes . 
C)  Candida albicans . 
D)  Lactobacillus acidophilus . 
E)  Staphylococcus alba .

Question 17

Cells produced by dividing B or T cells may be set aside for future responses to threat. These cells are called

Accepted Answer

A)  effector cells. 
B)  memory cells. 
C)  dendritic cells. 
D)  phagocytes. 
E)  fibroblasts. 
A)  effector cells. 
B)  memory cells. 
C)  dendritic cells. 
D)  phagocytes. 
E)  fibroblasts.

Question 18

Immunotherapies such as immunotoxins are being tested to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  pertusis. 
B)  tetanus. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  HIV. 
E)  measles. 
A)  pertusis. 
B)  tetanus. 
C)  pneumonia. 
D)  HIV. 
E)  measles.

Question 19

Which antibodies are secreted when an allergic person is exposed to an allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA 
B)  IgD 
C)  IgE 
D)  IgG 
E)  IgM 
A)  IgA 
B)  IgD 
C)  IgE 
D)  IgG 
E)  IgM

Question 20

What do large lymph vessels have in common with veins?

Accepted Answer

A)  they transport deoxygenated blood 
B)  they are a reservoir for blood 
C)  they drain into the inferior vena cava 
D)  they have valves 
E)  they carry carbon dioxide 
A)  they transport deoxygenated blood 
B)  they are a reservoir for blood 
C)  they drain into the inferior vena cava 
D)  they have valves 
E)  they carry carbon dioxide

Exam 9: Immunity and Disease

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are targets of the immune system. Select the exception.

Beta interferon is used to treat

Which structure(s) is(are) NOT included in the lymphatic system?

Why don't corneal transplants (in the eye) provoke an immune response?

Rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and systemic lupus erythematosis are examples of

The method of contracting an illness after touching a contaminated doorknob, diaper or handkerchief is

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are events of the inflammatory response. Select the exception.

The enzyme used by HIV that allows it to make DNA from RNA is

Some common allergens known to cause anaphylactic shock are

Antigen-presenting cells include

One example of a vaccine made from weakened toxin protects against

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are barriers to invasion. Select the exception.

Which characteristic(s) of urine help it to bar pathogens from the urinary tract?

Which of the following act as "filters" in the lymph system?

"Friendly" bacteria located in the vagina that keep harmful bacteria and fungi from growing are

Cells produced by dividing B or T cells may be set aside for future responses to threat. These cells are called

Immunotherapies such as immunotoxins are being tested to treat

Which antibodies are secreted when an allergic person is exposed to an allergen?

What do large lymph vessels have in common with veins?

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