Question 1

The huge diversity of antibody molecules is generated by the shuffling of gene segments in T cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____________________ result from immunological hypersensitivity to what should be harmless substances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ result from immunological hypersensitivity to what...

Question 3

HIV targets ______________ cells for infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  the helper T cells 
B)  the cytotoxic T cells 
C)  the B cells 
D)  the red blood cells 
E)  more than one of these 
A)  the helper T cells 
B)  the cytotoxic T cells 
C)  the B cells 
D)  the red blood cells 
E)  more than one of these

Question 4

What are HLAs? Where are they found? How are they inherited?

Accepted Answer

HLAs, or human leukocyte antigens, are p

Question 5

Redness, swelling, heat, and pain of an infection are a result of the adaptive immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not enough human donors 
B)  finding the right sized animals 
C)  resistance from opponents of genetically modified animals 
D)  organ rejection by recipients 
E)  more than one of these 
A)  not enough human donors 
B)  finding the right sized animals 
C)  resistance from opponents of genetically modified animals 
D)  organ rejection by recipients 
E)  more than one of these

Question 7

Complement proteins can form a system of proteins that create a pore in the membranes of bacteria. This system is called the _________________.

Accepted Answer

membrane-a

Question 8

Because cells have no repair system for RNA molecules, as they do for DNA molecules, RNA viruses mutate much more frequently than DNA viruses do. How do you suppose this has affected the attempt to develop a vaccine for AIDS?

Accepted Answer

The high mutation rate of RNA viruses, i

Question 9

How can hemolytic disease of the newborn be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN),

Question 10

Many of the medications available for people with allergies are antihistamines. Describe the symptoms of a typical pollen allergy and explain how the antihistamine works to provide relief.

Accepted Answer

A typical pollen allergy, also known as

Question 11

How can so many different antibodies be made in a relatively short period of time?

Accepted Answer

The human immune system has the remarkab

Question 12

Hemolytic disease of newborns comes about when the mother is ______ and the baby is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rh positive; Rh negative 
B)  Rh negative; Rh positive 
C)  Rh positive; Rh positive 
D)  Rh negative; Rh negative 
E)  more than one of these; more than one of these 
A)  Rh positive; Rh negative 
B)  Rh negative; Rh positive 
C)  Rh positive; Rh positive 
D)  Rh negative; Rh negative 
E)  more than one of these; more than one of these

Question 13

The MHC complex is a set of genes that

Accepted Answer

A)  encodes cell recognition molecules. 
B)  is located on chromosome 6. 
C)  produces molecules to which antigens must attach in order to activate cell-mediated immunity. 
D)  prevents the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues. 
E)  has all of these traits. 
A)  encodes cell recognition molecules. 
B)  is located on chromosome 6. 
C)  produces molecules to which antigens must attach in order to activate cell-mediated immunity. 
D)  prevents the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues. 
E)  has all of these traits.

Question 14

Liver proteins called complement proteins circulate in the blood and are activated to destroy microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Where in the human body can you find T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone marrow 
B)  Blood 
C)  Thymus glands 
D)  Spleen 
E)  All of these 
A)  Bone marrow 
B)  Blood 
C)  Thymus glands 
D)  Spleen 
E)  All of these

Question 16

Which of the following blood types are safe to transfuse to O blood types?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  AB 
D)  O 
E)  All of these blood types are safe to transfuse to O blood types 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  AB 
D)  O 
E)  All of these blood types are safe to transfuse to O blood types

Question 17

Skin grafts between identical twins are more successful than grafts between more unrelated individuals. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identical twins share the same uterine environment. 
B)  Twins are exactly matched in age. 
C)  Identical twins have identical HLA alleles. 
D)  Identical twins are the same sex. 
E)  None of these is true. 
A)  Identical twins share the same uterine environment. 
B)  Twins are exactly matched in age. 
C)  Identical twins have identical HLA alleles. 
D)  Identical twins are the same sex. 
E)  None of these is true.

Question 18

In humans, the immune system is relatively undeveloped at birth, and immunocompetence (ability to mount an immune response) develops thereafter, yet newborns have circulating antibodies. Where do these come from? Is the post-natal development of the immune system an advantage or disadvantage? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Newborns receive circulating antibodies

Question 19

Activated B cells divide rapidly to produce

Accepted Answer

A)  effector cells. 
B)  memory cells. 
C)  phagocytic cells. 
D)  effector cells and memory cells. 
E)  effector cells and phagocytic cells. 
A)  effector cells. 
B)  memory cells. 
C)  phagocytic cells. 
D)  effector cells and memory cells. 
E)  effector cells and phagocytic cells.

Question 20

The MAC system is a group of proteins that supplements the inflammatory response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The huge diversity of antibody molecules is generated by the shuffling of gene segments in T cells.

____________________ result from immunological hypersensitivity to what should be harmless substances.

HIV targets ______________ cells for infection.

What are HLAs? Where are they found? How are they inherited?

Redness, swelling, heat, and pain of an infection are a result of the adaptive immune response.

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants is ________________.

Complement proteins can form a system of proteins that create a pore in the membranes of bacteria. This system is called the _________________.

Because cells have no repair system for RNA molecules, as they do for DNA molecules, RNA viruses mutate much more frequently than DNA viruses do. How do you suppose this has affected the attempt to develop a vaccine for AIDS?

How can hemolytic disease of the newborn be prevented?

Many of the medications available for people with allergies are antihistamines. Describe the symptoms of a typical pollen allergy and explain how the antihistamine works to provide relief.

How can so many different antibodies be made in a relatively short period of time?

Hemolytic disease of newborns comes about when the mother is and the baby is .

The MHC complex is a set of genes that

Liver proteins called complement proteins circulate in the blood and are activated to destroy microorganisms.

Where in the human body can you find T cells?

Which of the following blood types are safe to transfuse to O blood types?

Skin grafts between identical twins are more successful than grafts between more unrelated individuals. Why?

Activated B cells divide rapidly to produce

The MAC system is a group of proteins that supplements the inflammatory response.

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The huge diversity of antibody molecules is generated by the shuffling of gene segments in T cells.

____________________ result from immunological hypersensitivity to what should be harmless substances.

HIV targets ______________ cells for infection.

What are HLAs? Where are they found? How are they inherited?

Redness, swelling, heat, and pain of an infection are a result of the adaptive immune response.

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants is ________________.

Complement proteins can form a system of proteins that create a pore in the membranes of bacteria. This system is called the _________________.

Because cells have no repair system for RNA molecules, as they do for DNA molecules, RNA viruses mutate much more frequently than DNA viruses do. How do you suppose this has affected the attempt to develop a vaccine for AIDS?

How can hemolytic disease of the newborn be prevented?

Many of the medications available for people with allergies are antihistamines. Describe the symptoms of a typical pollen allergy and explain how the antihistamine works to provide relief.

How can so many different antibodies be made in a relatively short period of time?

Hemolytic disease of newborns comes about when the mother is ______ and the baby is ______.

The MHC complex is a set of genes that

Liver proteins called complement proteins circulate in the blood and are activated to destroy microorganisms.

Where in the human body can you find T cells?

Which of the following blood types are safe to transfuse to O blood types?

Skin grafts between identical twins are more successful than grafts between more unrelated individuals. Why?

Activated B cells divide rapidly to produce

The MAC system is a group of proteins that supplements the inflammatory response.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes From Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Complex Patterns of Inheritance

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: the Source of Genetic Variation

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Hemolytic disease of newborns comes about when the mother is and the baby is .