Question 1

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) B cell-mediated condition. 
B) T cell-mediated condition. 
C) autoimmune condition that is caused by self-antigens being attacked. 
D) isoimmune condition that is caused by self-antigens being attacked. 
A) B cell-mediated condition. 
B) T cell-mediated condition. 
C) autoimmune condition that is caused by self-antigens being attacked. 
D) isoimmune condition that is caused by self-antigens being attacked.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Specific immunity 
B) Antibody 
C) B cell 
D) Antigen 
E) T cell 
A) Specific immunity 
B) Antibody 
C) B cell 
D) Antigen 
E) T cell

Question 3

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Lymphocyte that produces antibodies that attack pathogens or direct other cells to attack them

Accepted Answer

A) Specific immunity 
B) Antibody 
C) B cell 
D) Antigen 
E) T cell 
A) Specific immunity 
B) Antibody 
C) B cell 
D) Antigen 
E) T cell

Question 4

CD4 and CD8 T cell subsets are clinically important in diagnosing AIDS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Contact points between immune cells are sometimes called immunological synapses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a child develops measles and acquires immunity to a subsequent infection, this type of immunity is called _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) acquired 
B) natural 
C) active 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) acquired 
B) natural 
C) active 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 7

The antibody produced after initial contact with an antigen is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Explain how complement is activated and can produce cytolysis in the process of humoral immunity.

Accepted Answer

The complement system is a group of prot

Question 9

Which of the following is true of lymphokines?

Accepted Answer

A) They are produced by B cells. 
B) They inhibit macrophage activity. 
C) Lymphotoxin is an example of a lymphokine. 
D) They are produced by helper T cells. 
A) They are produced by B cells. 
B) They inhibit macrophage activity. 
C) Lymphotoxin is an example of a lymphokine. 
D) They are produced by helper T cells.

Question 10

When a patient starts to have rejection problems with a transplanted organ, the problems are usually caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) a B cell-mediated condition. 
B) human leukocyte antigens (HALs). 
C) self-antigens. 
D) severe combined immune deficiency (SCI
D) . 
A) a B cell-mediated condition. 
B) human leukocyte antigens (HALs). 
C) self-antigens. 
D) severe combined immune deficiency (SCI
D) .

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines are a class of medication

Question 12

Plasma cells must be in a constant state of protein synthesis to accomplish their function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Because of the random nature of antibody protein synthesis, it is possible to have an "anti-self" B cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Adaptive immunity requires two signals: antigen and chemical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Inherited immunity and acquired immunity are forms of specific immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Antibody molecules can have as many as eight antigen-binding sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each antibody class with its description, function, or location.
-Predominant class of antibody produced in the secondary response to an antigen

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The AIDS virus, also known as HIV, affec

Question 20

The chemical messengers that T cells release into inflamed tissues are called lymphotoxins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: Adaptive Immunity

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a(n):

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

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Lymphocyte that produces antibodies that attack pathogens or direct other cells to attack them

CD4 and CD8 T cell subsets are clinically important in diagnosing AIDS.

Contact points between immune cells are sometimes called immunological synapses.

When a child develops measles and acquires immunity to a subsequent infection, this type of immunity is called _____ immunity.

The antibody produced after initial contact with an antigen is:

Explain how complement is activated and can produce cytolysis in the process of humoral immunity.

Which of the following is true of lymphokines?

When a patient starts to have rejection problems with a transplanted organ, the problems are usually caused by:

Plasma cells must be in a constant state of protein synthesis to accomplish their function.

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

Because of the random nature of antibody protein synthesis, it is possible to have an "anti-self" B cell.

Adaptive immunity requires two signals: antigen and chemical.

Inherited immunity and acquired immunity are forms of specific immunity.

Antibody molecules can have as many as eight antigen-binding sites.

Match each antibody class with its description, function, or location. -Predominant class of antibody produced in the secondary response to an antigen

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

The chemical messengers that T cells release into inflamed tissues are called lymphotoxins.

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