Question 1

Immunoglobulins that are found on the surface of B lymphocytes and may play a role in regulation of the humoral immune response are

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

Question 2

In an experimental situation, a virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies for the viral antigen.These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to help combat the same viral disease.This is an example of

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A)  innate immunity. 
B)  active immunization. 
C)  passive immunization. 
D)  natural immunity. 
E)  autoimmunity. 
A)  innate immunity. 
B)  active immunization. 
C)  passive immunization. 
D)  natural immunity. 
E)  autoimmunity.

Question 3

When an antigen complex is bound to a Class I MHC molecule, it can stimulate a

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A)  B cell. 
B)  plasma cell. 
C)  helper T cell. 
D)  cytotoxic T cell. 
E)  NK cell. 
A)  B cell. 
B)  plasma cell. 
C)  helper T cell. 
D)  cytotoxic T cell. 
E)  NK cell.

Question 4

Viruses

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A)  must reproduce inside cells of the host. 
B)  are considered to be parasitic. 
C)  easily survive in the environment outside the body. 
D)  must reproduce inside cells of the host and are considered to be parasitic. 
E)  must reproduce inside cells of the host, are considered to be parasitic, and easily survive in the environment outside the body. 
A)  must reproduce inside cells of the host. 
B)  are considered to be parasitic. 
C)  easily survive in the environment outside the body. 
D)  must reproduce inside cells of the host and are considered to be parasitic. 
E)  must reproduce inside cells of the host, are considered to be parasitic, and easily survive in the environment outside the body.

Question 5

Shannon just finished finals and is heading home for winter break, excited for all the holiday activities her family has planned.It was a really stressful week and she just wants to get home to her family and friends.The day after finals Shannon wakes up feeling very sick with a cold, sore throat and upset stomach, probably the flu.Her father says the stress from finals probably caught up with her and she just needs to rest.What do you think? Is Shannon's father right? Could stress have caused her to get sick? If not, why not? If so, what mechanisms were at play?

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It is possible that stress can be part o

Question 6

Match the type of immunity to its description.
-present at birth

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A) specific 
B) nonspecific 
A) specific 
B) nonspecific

Question 7

Explain the role of exposure to antigens in the development of the immune system in the fetus and in the primary and secondary immune responses in children and adults.How does this compare to the role of innate immunity?

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During development, any lymphocytes bear

Question 8

Cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system include

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

Question 9

Describe how a virus is eliminated in an immune response.

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A virus in the plasma may be e

Question 10

C-reactive protein is a type of

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A)  cytokine. 
B)  chemotaxin. 
C)  acute-phase protein. 
D)  pyrogen. 
E)  granzyme. 
A)  cytokine. 
B)  chemotaxin. 
C)  acute-phase protein. 
D)  pyrogen. 
E)  granzyme.

Question 11

Susan's doctor has detected benign uterine fibroid tumors.Jane's doctor has detected early-stage malignant vaginal tumors.Sarah's doctor has detected late-stage malignant ovarian tumors.Which branch of the immune system would respond to these conditions? What would analysis of the nearby lymph nodes of these women reveal? What is the prognosis for each woman? Explain.

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(Note to instructor: Students must under

Question 12

Explain the roles and interactions of each of the following in immunity: B lymphocytes, antibodies, immunoglobulins, T lymphocytes, MHC, HLA.

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The immune system consists of two main c

Question 13

________ are phagocytic cells that are permanent residents of specific tissues and organs.

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The answer of ________ are phagocytic cells that are permanent...

Question 14

Diffuse lymphoid tissue includes

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A)  tonsils. 
B)  GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
C)  the spleen. 
D)  tonsils and GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
E)  tonsils, GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue), and the spleen. 
A)  tonsils. 
B)  GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
C)  the spleen. 
D)  tonsils and GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue). 
E)  tonsils, GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue), and the spleen.

Question 15

Immunoglobulins that are mainly responsible for resistance against viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Neil accidentally ingests a substance that activates the complement cascade in the absence of bound antibodies.This substance would

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A)  produce a fever. 
B)  cause extensive cellular damage. 
C)  increase circulation of lymph. 
D)  activate blood clotting. 
E)  prevent inflammation. 
A)  produce a fever. 
B)  cause extensive cellular damage. 
C)  increase circulation of lymph. 
D)  activate blood clotting. 
E)  prevent inflammation.

Question 17

Match the type of immunity to its description.
-Secreted lysozyme kills bacteria.

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A) specific 
B) nonspecific 
A) specific 
B) nonspecific

Question 18

Immunoglobulins that attach to mast cells and are involved in allergic reactions are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The process by which the surface of a microorganism is covered with antibodies and complement, rendering it more likely to be phagocytized, is called ________.

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The answer of The process by which the surface of...

Question 20

A person with type A blood has

Accepted Answer

A)  A antibodies on his red blood cells. 
B)  A antibodies in his plasma. 
C)  B antibodies on his red blood cells. 
D)  B antibodies in his plasma. 
E)  the ability to receive AB blood cells. 
A)  A antibodies on his red blood cells. 
B)  A antibodies in his plasma. 
C)  B antibodies on his red blood cells. 
D)  B antibodies in his plasma. 
E)  the ability to receive AB blood cells.

Exam 24: The Immune System

Immunoglobulins that are found on the surface of B lymphocytes and may play a role in regulation of the humoral immune response are

In an experimental situation, a virus is injected into a rabbit and the rabbit is allowed to make antibodies for the viral antigen.These antibodies are then removed from the rabbit plasma and injected into a human to help combat the same viral disease.This is an example of

When an antigen complex is bound to a Class I MHC molecule, it can stimulate a

Viruses

Match the type of immunity to its description. -present at birth

Explain the role of exposure to antigens in the development of the immune system in the fetus and in the primary and secondary immune responses in children and adults.How does this compare to the role of innate immunity?

Cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system include

Describe how a virus is eliminated in an immune response.

C-reactive protein is a type of

Explain the roles and interactions of each of the following in immunity: B lymphocytes, antibodies, immunoglobulins, T lymphocytes, MHC, HLA.

________ are phagocytic cells that are permanent residents of specific tissues and organs.

Diffuse lymphoid tissue includes

Immunoglobulins that are mainly responsible for resistance against viruses, bacteria, and bacterial toxins are

Neil accidentally ingests a substance that activates the complement cascade in the absence of bound antibodies.This substance would

Match the type of immunity to its description. -Secreted lysozyme kills bacteria.

Immunoglobulins that attach to mast cells and are involved in allergic reactions are

The process by which the surface of a microorganism is covered with antibodies and complement, rendering it more likely to be phagocytized, is called ________.

A person with type A blood has

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