Question 1

Most fat cells in the body are located in the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-can secrete enzymes or toxins that are injurious to host cells

Accepted Answer

A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses 
A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses

Question 3

Which of these statements describes the immunoglobulin IgM

Accepted Answer

A) It serves as the B-cell surface receptor for antigen attachment. 
B) It is found in milk and tears. 
C) It mediates common allergic reactions such as hay fever, asthma, and hives. 
D) It is the most abundant antibody produced by plasma cells. 
A) It serves as the B-cell surface receptor for antigen attachment. 
B) It is found in milk and tears. 
C) It mediates common allergic reactions such as hay fever, asthma, and hives. 
D) It is the most abundant antibody produced by plasma cells.

Question 4

Which of these statements does NOT apply to endogenous pyrogen

Accepted Answer

A) It is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver. 
B) It is secreted by phagocytes at a site of inflammation. 
C) It induces the development of fever. 
D) It is the same as or closely related to leukocyte endogenous mediator and interleukin 1. 
A) It is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver. 
B) It is secreted by phagocytes at a site of inflammation. 
C) It induces the development of fever. 
D) It is the same as or closely related to leukocyte endogenous mediator and interleukin 1.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the vascular changes that occur in an invaded or injured area

Accepted Answer

A) to produce swelling, redness, heat, and pain 
B) to bring to the affected area phagocytes and plasma proteins that defend against the offending agent 
C) to exert an anti-inflammatory effect to protect against damage by potentially overreactive defence mechanisms 
D) to produce pus 
A) to produce swelling, redness, heat, and pain 
B) to bring to the affected area phagocytes and plasma proteins that defend against the offending agent 
C) to exert an anti-inflammatory effect to protect against damage by potentially overreactive defence mechanisms 
D) to produce pus

Question 6

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to defence of the respiratory system

Accepted Answer

A) coughs and sneezes 
B) cilia-propelled mucus escalator 
C) alveolar macrophages 
D) normal microbial population of the lungs 
A) coughs and sneezes 
B) cilia-propelled mucus escalator 
C) alveolar macrophages 
D) normal microbial population of the lungs

Question 7

A carcinogenic factor causes ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A carcinogenic factor causes ____________________....

Question 8

Which of these statements applies to active immunity

Accepted Answer

A) It is self-generated upon exposure to antigen. 
B) It can be produced only as a result of a person actually having the disease. 
C) It involves administration of preformed antibodies. 
D) It is acquired in the newborn as a result of the transfer of antibodies across the placenta during intrauterine development. 
A) It is self-generated upon exposure to antigen. 
B) It can be produced only as a result of a person actually having the disease. 
C) It involves administration of preformed antibodies. 
D) It is acquired in the newborn as a result of the transfer of antibodies across the placenta during intrauterine development.

Question 9

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat

Accepted Answer

A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses 
A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses

Question 10

Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response

Accepted Answer

A) increased capillary permeability 
B) increased macrophage activity 
C) localized vasodilation 
D) decreased phagocytic activity 
A) increased capillary permeability 
B) increased macrophage activity 
C) localized vasodilation 
D) decreased phagocytic activity

Question 11

____________________ refer collectively to the tissues that store, produce, or process lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refer collectively to the tissues that...

Question 12

Viral-blocking enzymes induced by interferon are activated only upon viral invasion of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

By which process do neutrophils engulf foreign particles

Accepted Answer

A) opsonization 
B) diapedesis 
C) chemotaxis 
D) phagocytosis 
A) opsonization 
B) diapedesis 
C) chemotaxis 
D) phagocytosis

Question 14

Match the type of T cell, labelled a. through e., with its characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-are believed to play a role in tolerance

Accepted Answer

A) applies to cytotoxic T cells 
B) applies to helper T cells 
C) applies to suppressor T cells 
D) applies to both helper T and suppressor T cells 
E) applies to all three types of T cells 
A) applies to cytotoxic T cells 
B) applies to helper T cells 
C) applies to suppressor T cells 
D) applies to both helper T and suppressor T cells 
E) applies to all three types of T cells

Question 15

____________________ is released from virally invaded cells and, transiently, nonselectively inhibits multiplication of viruses in other cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is released from virally invaded cells...

Question 16

Haptens are the light chains produced for antibody synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Neutrophils are the first phagocytes to leave the blood and arrive at a site of bacterial invasion or tissue damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A granuloma is a more or less permanently walled-off structure within which indestructible offending material is imprisoned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is the kind of microorganism that causes AIDS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the kind of microorganism...

Question 20

Match the defence molecule(s), labelled a. through h., with the correct characteristic.
-enhance(s) phagocytosis by linking the foreign cell to a phagocytic cell

Accepted Answer

A) lactoferrin 
B) glucocorticoids 
C) histamine 
D) endogenous 
E) opsonins
F)complement
G)antibodies
H)interferon 
A) lactoferrin 
B) glucocorticoids 
C) histamine 
D) endogenous 
E) opsonins
F)complement
G)antibodies
H)interferon

Most fat cells in the body are located in the dermis.

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -can secrete enzymes or toxins that are injurious to host cells

Which of these statements describes the immunoglobulin IgM

Which of these statements does NOT apply to endogenous pyrogen

What is the primary purpose of the vascular changes that occur in an invaded or injured area

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to defence of the respiratory system

A carcinogenic factor causes ____________________.

Which of these statements applies to active immunity

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat

Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response

____________________ refer collectively to the tissues that store, produce, or process lymphocytes.

Viral-blocking enzymes induced by interferon are activated only upon viral invasion of the cell.

By which process do neutrophils engulf foreign particles

Match the type of T cell, labelled a. through e., with its characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -are believed to play a role in tolerance

____________________ is released from virally invaded cells and, transiently, nonselectively inhibits multiplication of viruses in other cells.

Haptens are the light chains produced for antibody synthesis.

Neutrophils are the first phagocytes to leave the blood and arrive at a site of bacterial invasion or tissue damage.

A granuloma is a more or less permanently walled-off structure within which indestructible offending material is imprisoned.

A(n) ____________________ is the kind of microorganism that causes AIDS.

Match the defence molecule(s), labelled a. through h., with the correct characteristic. -enhance(s) phagocytosis by linking the foreign cell to a phagocytic cell

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Exam 11: Body Defences

Most fat cells in the body are located in the dermis.

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -can secrete enzymes or toxins that are injurious to host cells

Which of these statements describes the immunoglobulin IgM

Which of these statements does NOT apply to endogenous pyrogen

What is the primary purpose of the vascular changes that occur in an invaded or injured area

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to defence of the respiratory system

A carcinogenic factor causes ____________________.

Which of these statements applies to active immunity

Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat

Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response

____________________ refer collectively to the tissues that store, produce, or process lymphocytes.

Viral-blocking enzymes induced by interferon are activated only upon viral invasion of the cell.

By which process do neutrophils engulf foreign particles

Match the type of T cell, labelled a. through e., with its characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -are believed to play a role in tolerance

____________________ is released from virally invaded cells and, transiently, nonselectively inhibits multiplication of viruses in other cells.

Haptens are the light chains produced for antibody synthesis.

Neutrophils are the first phagocytes to leave the blood and arrive at a site of bacterial invasion or tissue damage.

A granuloma is a more or less permanently walled-off structure within which indestructible offending material is imprisoned.

A(n) ____________________ is the kind of microorganism that causes AIDS.

Match the defence molecule(s), labelled a. through h., with the correct characteristic. -enhance(s) phagocytosis by linking the foreign cell to a phagocytic cell

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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