Question 1

B cells are formed in the

Accepted Answer

A) Nerve fibers. 
B) Muscles. 
C) Sebaceous glands. 
D) Bone marrow. 
A) Nerve fibers. 
B) Muscles. 
C) Sebaceous glands. 
D) Bone marrow.

Question 2

Many health providers recommend a follow-up test in _____ months if an initial test is negative.

Accepted Answer

A) 4-6 
B) 6-8 
C) 8-10 
D) 10-12 
A) 4-6 
B) 6-8 
C) 8-10 
D) 10-12

Question 3

_____ measures the extent to which the body's cells are able to kill foreign organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) Cytotoxicity 
B) Cell proliferation 
C) Cell differentiation 
D) Seroconversion 
A) Cytotoxicity 
B) Cell proliferation 
C) Cell differentiation 
D) Seroconversion

Question 4

It took scientists almost 6 years to identify the HIV virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Approximately _____ of people who are tested for HIV with the ELISA test do not return for their results.

Accepted Answer

A) 18% 
B) 22% 
C) 25% 
D) 30% 
A) 18% 
B) 22% 
C) 25% 
D) 30%

Question 6

_____ are formed in the thymus.

Accepted Answer

A) B cells 
B) Antigens 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) Epithelial cells 
A) B cells 
B) Antigens 
C) T lymphocytes 
D) Epithelial cells

Question 7

One measure of the strength of the immune system is the number of _____ cells in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) CD4 
D) L4 
A) A 
B) B 
C) CD4 
D) L4

Question 8

_____ implemented an HIV/AIDS awareness and education campaign that involved a special product called "Clear Seven."

Accepted Answer

A) Thailand 
B) England 
C) Uganda 
D) India 
A) Thailand 
B) England 
C) Uganda 
D) India

Question 9

Lymphocytes are found in the

Accepted Answer

A) Tonsils. 
B) Lymph nodes. 
C) Thymus. 
D) All of the above 
A) Tonsils. 
B) Lymph nodes. 
C) Thymus. 
D) All of the above

Question 10

_____ are diseases that invade a weakened or defenseless body.

Accepted Answer

A) Opportunistic infections 
B) AIDS infections 
C) Adaptive viruses 
D) Infectious agents 
A) Opportunistic infections 
B) AIDS infections 
C) Adaptive viruses 
D) Infectious agents

Question 11

It is possible for the HIV virus to become resistant to the drugs designed to control or destroy it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the diagnostic variables of HIV is that the white blood cell count falls below _____ cells per microliters of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 100 
C) 150 
D) 200 
A) 50 
B) 100 
C) 150 
D) 200

Question 13

HIV is a type of _____ virus.

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) RNA 
C) T cell 
D) Retro 
A) DNA 
B) RNA 
C) T cell 
D) Retro

Question 14

Acquired immunity is to _____ as natural immunity is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Adaptive immunity; innate immunity 
B) Innate immunity; antigenic immunity 
C) Enhanced immunity; adaptive immunity 
D) Lymphoid immunity; innate immunity 
A) Adaptive immunity; innate immunity 
B) Innate immunity; antigenic immunity 
C) Enhanced immunity; adaptive immunity 
D) Lymphoid immunity; innate immunity

Question 15

The process of a person transitioning from HIV to AIDS is called

Accepted Answer

A) Differentiation. 
B) Seroconversion. 
C) Asymptomatic. 
D) Parenteral. 
A) Differentiation. 
B) Seroconversion. 
C) Asymptomatic. 
D) Parenteral.

Question 16

The highest prevalence of HIV occurs among people ages 50-65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV

Accepted Answer

A) Women in heterosexual relationships are at greater risk of infection than men in heterosexual relationships. 
B) Men in heterosexual relationships are at greater risk of infection than women in heterosexual relationships. 
C) Men and women in heterosexual relationships are equally likely to be infected. 
D) Men and women in heterosexual relationships are not at risk of HIV infection. 
A) Women in heterosexual relationships are at greater risk of infection than men in heterosexual relationships. 
B) Men in heterosexual relationships are at greater risk of infection than women in heterosexual relationships. 
C) Men and women in heterosexual relationships are equally likely to be infected. 
D) Men and women in heterosexual relationships are not at risk of HIV infection.

Question 18

Gerald has been diagnosed with Karposi sarcoma.His doctor informs him that this is a type of

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes. 
B) Influenza. 
C) Cancer. 
D) Pneumonia. 
A) Diabetes. 
B) Influenza. 
C) Cancer. 
D) Pneumonia.

Question 19

How does the HIV virus affect the human body

Accepted Answer

A) It eventually causes death by cardiac arrest. 
B) It renders the central nervous system useless. 
C) It causes a buildup of hemoglobin in the blood supply. 
D) It attacks the body's immune system and renders it useless. 
A) It eventually causes death by cardiac arrest. 
B) It renders the central nervous system useless. 
C) It causes a buildup of hemoglobin in the blood supply. 
D) It attacks the body's immune system and renders it useless.

Question 20

T lymphocytes are comprised of all but the following cells:

Accepted Answer

A) T cytotoxis 
B) T helper 
C) T suppressor 
D) T memory 
A) T cytotoxis 
B) T helper 
C) T suppressor 
D) T memory

B cells are formed in the

Many health providers recommend a follow-up test in _____ months if an initial test is negative.

_____ measures the extent to which the body's cells are able to kill foreign organisms.

It took scientists almost 6 years to identify the HIV virus.

Approximately _____ of people who are tested for HIV with the ELISA test do not return for their results.

_____ are formed in the thymus.

One measure of the strength of the immune system is the number of _____ cells in the body.

_____ implemented an HIV/AIDS awareness and education campaign that involved a special product called "Clear Seven."

Lymphocytes are found in the

_____ are diseases that invade a weakened or defenseless body.

It is possible for the HIV virus to become resistant to the drugs designed to control or destroy it.

One of the diagnostic variables of HIV is that the white blood cell count falls below _____ cells per microliters of blood.

HIV is a type of _____ virus.

Acquired immunity is to _ as natural immunity is to _.

The process of a person transitioning from HIV to AIDS is called

The highest prevalence of HIV occurs among people ages 50-65.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV

Gerald has been diagnosed with Karposi sarcoma.His doctor informs him that this is a type of

How does the HIV virus affect the human body

T lymphocytes are comprised of all but the following cells:

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

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Exam 8: HIV and AIDS

B cells are formed in the

Many health providers recommend a follow-up test in _____ months if an initial test is negative.

_____ measures the extent to which the body's cells are able to kill foreign organisms.

It took scientists almost 6 years to identify the HIV virus.

Approximately _____ of people who are tested for HIV with the ELISA test do not return for their results.

_____ are formed in the thymus.

One measure of the strength of the immune system is the number of _____ cells in the body.

_____ implemented an HIV/AIDS awareness and education campaign that involved a special product called "Clear Seven."

Lymphocytes are found in the

_____ are diseases that invade a weakened or defenseless body.

It is possible for the HIV virus to become resistant to the drugs designed to control or destroy it.

One of the diagnostic variables of HIV is that the white blood cell count falls below _____ cells per microliters of blood.

HIV is a type of _____ virus.

Acquired immunity is to _____ as natural immunity is to _____.

The process of a person transitioning from HIV to AIDS is called

The highest prevalence of HIV occurs among people ages 50-65.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding HIV

Gerald has been diagnosed with Karposi sarcoma.His doctor informs him that this is a type of

How does the HIV virus affect the human body

T lymphocytes are comprised of all but the following cells:

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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Acquired immunity is to _ as natural immunity is to _.