Question 1

All of the following are characteristics of acquired immunity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cell-mediated immunity. 
B)  nonspecific immunity. 
C)  humoral immunity. 
D)  adaptive immunity. 
A)  cell-mediated immunity. 
B)  nonspecific immunity. 
C)  humoral immunity. 
D)  adaptive immunity.

Question 2

________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ cells enable the immune system to...

Question 3

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the immune response to bacterial and viral infections.

Accepted Answer

Both pathogens are foreign and thus have

Question 4

Lymphocytes and plasma cells

Accepted Answer

A)  mediate the acquired immune response. 
B)  are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
C)  all function and behave the same way. 
D)  mediate the acquired immune response and are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
E)  mediate the acquired immune response, are found primarily in lymphoid tissue, and all function and behave the same way. 
A)  mediate the acquired immune response. 
B)  are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
C)  all function and behave the same way. 
D)  mediate the acquired immune response and are found primarily in lymphoid tissue. 
E)  mediate the acquired immune response, are found primarily in lymphoid tissue, and all function and behave the same way.

Question 5

Compare and contrast the nature of the pathogens in bacterial and viral infections.

Accepted Answer

Bacteria are independent cells with DNA

Question 6

Match the immunoglobulin to its description.
-present in breast milk

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Leukocytes recognize molecules that are unique to pathogens; thus, the molecules are

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogen-associated molecular patterns. 
B)  pattern recognition receptors. 
C)  toll-like receptors. 
D)  phagosomes. 
E)  antigens. 
A)  pathogen-associated molecular patterns. 
B)  pattern recognition receptors. 
C)  toll-like receptors. 
D)  phagosomes. 
E)  antigens.

Question 8

Stem cells that will form B lymphocytes are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow. 
B)  liver. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  kidneys. 
A)  bone marrow. 
B)  liver. 
C)  spleen. 
D)  thymus. 
E)  kidneys.

Question 9

________ are fixed macrophages that are found in the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are fixed macrophages that are found...

Question 10

The first line of cellular defense against pathogens are the

Accepted Answer

A)  T lymphocytes. 
B)  B lymphocytes. 
C)  NK cells. 
D)  phagocytes. 
E)  plasma cells. 
A)  T lymphocytes. 
B)  B lymphocytes. 
C)  NK cells. 
D)  phagocytes. 
E)  plasma cells.

Question 11

Match the cell type with its description.
-These cells are related to mast cells, and both release chemical mediators such as histamine and heparin, which aid in the immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils 
A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils

Question 12

The retrovirus HIV frequently undergoes mutations, making it difficult for scientists to develop a single effective vaccine.When flu vaccines are administered, patients are told that they are only protected from one strain of the flu and are still as susceptible to other strains as unvaccinated people.Explain why.

Accepted Answer

The specificity of vaccines to a particu

Question 13

A patient with hay fever symptoms that have been going on for a couple weeks comes to your office to be treated for his hay fever.If a white blood cell differential count was performed, which leukocytes would likely be elevated?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes 
B)  monocytes, lymphocytes, and eosinophils 
C)  monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils 
D)  lymphocytes, basophils, and neutrophils 
A)  neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes 
B)  monocytes, lymphocytes, and eosinophils 
C)  monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils 
D)  lymphocytes, basophils, and neutrophils

Question 14

Substances that can trigger an immune response are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Substances that can trigger an immune response...

Question 15

The cells that are actively involved in immunological surveillance are the

Accepted Answer

A)  NK cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  B lymphocytes. 
D)  helper T cells. 
E)  suppressor T cells. 
A)  NK cells. 
B)  plasma cells. 
C)  B lymphocytes. 
D)  helper T cells. 
E)  suppressor T cells.

Question 16

Match the cell type with its description.
-These are the most abundant leukocyte; they are formed in the bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils 
A) lymphocytes 
B) neutrophils 
C) monocytes 
D) eosinophils 
E) basophils

Question 17

Draw and label a typical antibody molecule.Be sure to include the light chain, heavy chain, Fab, Fc, and the hinge region.Identify the antigen-binding site and disulfide bonds.

Accepted Answer

See Figure

Question 18

Draw a concept map illustrating the immune response to a viral infection.

Accepted Answer

Map content should r

Question 19

Describe the roles of interleukins, kinins, and complement in immunity.How does interleukin-1 mediate the immune response?

Accepted Answer

Interleukins mediate the inflammatory re

Question 20

Molecules that attract immune cells are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  interferons. 
B)  lysozymes. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  opsonins. 
E)  chemotaxins. 
A)  interferons. 
B)  lysozymes. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  opsonins. 
E)  chemotaxins.

Exam 24: The Immune System

All of the following are characteristics of acquired immunity EXCEPT

________ cells enable the immune system to respond more quickly if the same antigen is encountered a second time.

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the immune response to bacterial and viral infections.

Lymphocytes and plasma cells

Compare and contrast the nature of the pathogens in bacterial and viral infections.

Match the immunoglobulin to its description. -present in breast milk

Leukocytes recognize molecules that are unique to pathogens; thus, the molecules are

Stem cells that will form B lymphocytes are found in the

________ are fixed macrophages that are found in the central nervous system.

The first line of cellular defense against pathogens are the

Match the cell type with its description. -These cells are related to mast cells, and both release chemical mediators such as histamine and heparin, which aid in the immune response.

A patient with hay fever symptoms that have been going on for a couple weeks comes to your office to be treated for his hay fever.If a white blood cell differential count was performed, which leukocytes would likely be elevated?

Substances that can trigger an immune response are known as ________.

The cells that are actively involved in immunological surveillance are the

Match the cell type with its description. -These are the most abundant leukocyte; they are formed in the bone marrow.

Draw and label a typical antibody molecule.Be sure to include the light chain, heavy chain, Fab, Fc, and the hinge region.Identify the antigen-binding site and disulfide bonds.

Draw a concept map illustrating the immune response to a viral infection.

Describe the roles of interleukins, kinins, and complement in immunity.How does interleukin-1 mediate the immune response?

Molecules that attract immune cells are known as

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