Exam 33: Adaptive Immunity

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Chris has very bad allergic reactions, especially in the springtime. He decided to seek medical help to overcome these reactions. A physician explained that Chris needed an antihistamine to limit the allergic symptoms. Explain why an antihistamine will help Chris be more comfortable while he is experiencing spring hay fever.

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Question 81

Even though tumor cells are part of your body, your immune system treats them as "foreign" and tries to destroy them.

(True/False)

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Question 82

After exposure to hepatitis A, a person is given a gamma globulin (IgG) shot to keep him from getting hepatitis

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 83

Match each antibody class with its description, function, or location. -The predominant class of antibody produced after initial contact with an antigen

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Question 84

An immunoglobulin, or antibody molecule, consists of _ heavy and _ light polypeptide chains.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 85

If a person had a severe shortage of antigen-presenting cells, it would have the greatest impact on the humoral or antibody-forming specific immune system.

(True/False)

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Question 86

Each light chain in an antibody molecule contains a constant region that consists of 446 amino acids.

(True/False)

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Question 87

The second stage of B cell development usually takes place in the lymph nodes and spleen.

(True/False)

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Question 88

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Macromolecule that induces the immune system to produce antibodies

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Question 89

B cell mechanisms are classified as _____ immunity.

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Question 90

T cell immune mechanisms are classified as antibody-mediated immunity.

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Question 91

Which is the best explanation of how immune suppression can be helpful in preventing transplant rejection?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 92

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) damages the immune system by _____ cells.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 93

In an antibody the light chain makes up the variable region and the heavy chain makes up the constant region.

(True/False)

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Question 94

Inherited immunity and acquired immunity are forms of specific immunity.

(True/False)

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Question 95

Explain how the AIDS virus seems to affect the immune system.

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Question 96

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Mechanisms that provide specific protection against types of bacteria or toxins

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Question 97

The constant region of the light chain in an antibody consists of _____ amino acids.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 98

Plasma cells can secrete as many as 2000 antibodies per minute.

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Question 99

The complement system can be activated by:

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Exam 33: Adaptive Immunity

Even though tumor cells are part of your body, your immune system treats them as "foreign" and tries to destroy them.

After exposure to hepatitis A, a person is given a gamma globulin (IgG) shot to keep him from getting hepatitis

Match each antibody class with its description, function, or location. -The predominant class of antibody produced after initial contact with an antigen

An immunoglobulin, or antibody molecule, consists of _____ heavy and _____ light polypeptide chains.

If a person had a severe shortage of antigen-presenting cells, it would have the greatest impact on the humoral or antibody-forming specific immune system.

Each light chain in an antibody molecule contains a constant region that consists of 446 amino acids.

The second stage of B cell development usually takes place in the lymph nodes and spleen.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Macromolecule that induces the immune system to produce antibodies

B cell mechanisms are classified as _____ immunity.

T cell immune mechanisms are classified as antibody-mediated immunity.

Which is the best explanation of how immune suppression can be helpful in preventing transplant rejection?

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) damages the immune system by _____ cells.

In an antibody the light chain makes up the variable region and the heavy chain makes up the constant region.

Inherited immunity and acquired immunity are forms of specific immunity.

Explain how the AIDS virus seems to affect the immune system.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Mechanisms that provide specific protection against types of bacteria or toxins

The constant region of the light chain in an antibody consists of _____ amino acids.

Plasma cells can secrete as many as 2000 antibodies per minute.

The complement system can be activated by:

Organization of the Body

Homeostasis

Chemical Basis of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Cell Growth and Development

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Lymphatic System

Innate Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange & Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Growth and Development

Genetics and Heredity

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An immunoglobulin, or antibody molecule, consists of _ heavy and _ light polypeptide chains.