Question 1

Johnny has a red,sore throat with white patches on the tonsils,swollen lymph nodes,fever,and a headache.Which of the following bacteria caused Johnny's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) staphylococcus 
B) streptococcus 
C) mycobacterium 
D) Escherichia coli 
A) staphylococcus 
B) streptococcus 
C) mycobacterium 
D) Escherichia coli B

Question 2

A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) antigen. 
B) platelet. 
C) vector cell. 
D) dendritic cell. 
A) antigen. 
B) platelet. 
C) vector cell. 
D) dendritic cell. D

Question 3

Anaphylaxis is a minor side effect of allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Gonorrhea is best described as a sexually transmitted infection

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A) that produces a painful rash. 
B) characterized by the appearance of dry,rough growths on the genital area. 
C) caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes. 
D) that has recurrent outbreaks of blister like sores. 
A) that produces a painful rash. 
B) characterized by the appearance of dry,rough growths on the genital area. 
C) caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes. 
D) that has recurrent outbreaks of blister like sores.

Question 5

A vaccine is available to prevent infection by

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A) influenzA. 
B) rhinovirus. 
C) Epstein-Barr. 
D) hepatitis C. 
A) influenzA. 
B) rhinovirus. 
C) Epstein-Barr. 
D) hepatitis C.

Question 6

Define "allergy" and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs.List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define "allergy" and briefly explain how an...

Question 7

Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

Accepted Answer

One of the bacterial STIs described in t

Question 8

Describe the history of the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

Accepted Answer

The history of the current pattern of HI

Question 9

List five general classes of pathogens;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

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1. Bacteria - Example: Tuberculosis caus

Question 10

If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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A) she would know immediately because of the symptoms. 
B) she would need to tell only her last sex partner about the infection. 
C) a course of antibiotics would cover any STI she would be likely to contract. 
D) she should avoid all sexual activity until treatment is complete. 
A) she would know immediately because of the symptoms. 
B) she would need to tell only her last sex partner about the infection. 
C) a course of antibiotics would cover any STI she would be likely to contract. 
D) she should avoid all sexual activity until treatment is complete.

Question 11

The fungus that causes yeast infections is called

Accepted Answer

A) Histoplasma capsulatum. 
B) Candida albicans. 
C) Coccidioides immitis. 
D) dermatophyte fungus. 
A) Histoplasma capsulatum. 
B) Candida albicans. 
C) Coccidioides immitis. 
D) dermatophyte fungus.

Question 12

Autoimmune diseases occur when

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A) bacteria severely damage the immune system. 
B) cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system. 
C) the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign. 
D) a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system. 
A) bacteria severely damage the immune system. 
B) cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system. 
C) the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign. 
D) a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system.

Question 13

Herpes is incurable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

Accepted Answer

A) hemorrhage. 
B) toxic shock. 
C) jaundice. 
D) impetigo. 
A) hemorrhage. 
B) toxic shock. 
C) jaundice. 
D) impetigo.

Question 15

In people with HIV infection,the amount of virus in the body can be measured with a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) ELISA test. 
B) Western blot test. 
C) rapid HIV test. 
D) HIV RNA assay. 
A) ELISA test. 
B) Western blot test. 
C) rapid HIV test. 
D) HIV RNA assay.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a vector of disease?

Accepted Answer

A) contaminated soil 
B) rats 
C) ticks 
D) mosquitoes 
A) contaminated soil 
B) rats 
C) ticks 
D) mosquitoes

Question 17

The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) entry inhibitors. 
B) transcriptase inhibitors. 
C) integrase inhibitors. 
D) protease inhibitors. 
A) entry inhibitors. 
B) transcriptase inhibitors. 
C) integrase inhibitors. 
D) protease inhibitors.

Question 18

Mutation of bacterial strains is a factor in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Colds are almost always transmitted by

Accepted Answer

A) airborne respiratory droplets. 
B) hand-to-hand contact. 
C) coughing. 
D) sharing food or drink. 
A) airborne respiratory droplets. 
B) hand-to-hand contact. 
C) coughing. 
D) sharing food or drink.

Question 20

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is a common complication of

Accepted Answer

A) syphilis and herpes. 
B) herpes and gonorrhea. 
C) genital HPV infection and chlamydia. 
D) gonorrhea and chlamydia. 
A) syphilis and herpes. 
B) herpes and gonorrhea. 
C) genital HPV infection and chlamydia. 
D) gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Johnny has a red,sore throat with white patches on the tonsils,swollen lymph nodes,fever,and a headache.Which of the following bacteria caused Johnny's symptoms?

A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms is a(n)

Anaphylaxis is a minor side effect of allergies.

Gonorrhea is best described as a sexually transmitted infection

A vaccine is available to prevent infection by

Define "allergy" and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs.List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

Describe the history of the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

List five general classes of pathogens;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

If Molly were to acquire an STI,

The fungus that causes yeast infections is called

Autoimmune diseases occur when

Herpes is incurable.

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

In people with HIV infection,the amount of virus in the body can be measured with a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a vector of disease?

The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

Mutation of bacterial strains is a factor in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Colds are almost always transmitted by

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is a common complication of

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Exam 13: Immunity and Infection

Johnny has a red,sore throat with white patches on the tonsils,swollen lymph nodes,fever,and a headache.Which of the following bacteria caused Johnny's symptoms?

A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms is a(n)

Anaphylaxis is a minor side effect of allergies.

Gonorrhea is best described as a sexually transmitted infection

A vaccine is available to prevent infection by

Define "allergy" and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs.List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

Describe the history of the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

List five general classes of pathogens;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

If Molly were to acquire an STI,

The fungus that causes yeast infections is called

Autoimmune diseases occur when

Herpes is incurable.

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

In people with HIV infection,the amount of virus in the body can be measured with a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a vector of disease?

The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

Mutation of bacterial strains is a factor in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Colds are almost always transmitted by

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is a common complication of

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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