Question 1

Transmission of HIV occurs through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) using the same toilet as someone with HIV 
B) sharing eating utensils with someone with HIV 
C) unprotected sexual intercourse with someone with HIV 
D) all of these 
A) using the same toilet as someone with HIV 
B) sharing eating utensils with someone with HIV 
C) unprotected sexual intercourse with someone with HIV 
D) all of these

Question 2

Common allergens include dust mites,mold,mildew,and insect stings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lynette has begun feeling feverish and has a sore throat.Which phase of the immune response is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) incubation 
B) prodromal 
C) systemic 
D) recovery 
A) incubation 
B) prodromal 
C) systemic 
D) recovery

Question 4

An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

Accepted Answer

A) an urinary tract infection. 
B) an ascending pelvic inflammation. 
C) endometriosis. 
D) pelvic inflammatory disease. 
A) an urinary tract infection. 
B) an ascending pelvic inflammation. 
C) endometriosis. 
D) pelvic inflammatory disease.

Question 5

Choose one of the viral 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 viral STIs described in the t

Question 6

White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are ______ cells.

Accepted Answer

A) helper T 
B) suppressor T 
C) natural killer 
D) dendritic 
A) helper T 
B) suppressor T 
C) natural killer 
D) dendritic

Question 7

A person who is exposed to a disease and is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

Accepted Answer

A) active immunity. 
B) passive immunity. 
C) innate immunity. 
D) natural immunity. 
A) active immunity. 
B) passive immunity. 
C) innate immunity. 
D) natural immunity.

Question 8

The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

Accepted Answer

A) coronavirus. 
B) norovirus. 
C) human papillomavirus. 
D) herpes simplex virus. 
A) coronavirus. 
B) norovirus. 
C) human papillomavirus. 
D) herpes simplex virus.

Question 9

Which one of the following statements about gonorrhea is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can survive for hours on toilet seats. 
B) There is no effective treatment for gonorrhea. 
C) Gonorrhea is the most prevalent viral STI. 
D) Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms. 
A) Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can survive for hours on toilet seats. 
B) There is no effective treatment for gonorrhea. 
C) Gonorrhea is the most prevalent viral STI. 
D) Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms.

Question 10

Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) its high fatality rate. 
B) its high incidence rate. 
C) its serious impact on newborns. 
D) the lack of a cure for the disease. 
A) its high fatality rate. 
B) its high incidence rate. 
C) its serious impact on newborns. 
D) the lack of a cure for the disease.

Question 11

HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A) generalized rash 
B) painful urination for males and females 
C) discharge from the penis or vagina 
D) lower abdominal pain in females 
A) generalized rash 
B) painful urination for males and females 
C) discharge from the penis or vagina 
D) lower abdominal pain in females

Question 13

Diagnosis of syphilis can be made with a blood test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of an autoimmune disease is

Accepted Answer

A) rheumatoid arthritis. 
B) HIV. 
C) West Nile virus. 
D) allergies. 
A) rheumatoid arthritis. 
B) HIV. 
C) West Nile virus. 
D) allergies.

Question 15

To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

Accepted Answer

A) assume responsibility for learning about the various STIs. 
B) not become intoxicated before entering into a sexual situation. 
C) always have her partner wear a condom during intercourse. 
D) do all of these. 
A) assume responsibility for learning about the various STIs. 
B) not become intoxicated before entering into a sexual situation. 
C) always have her partner wear a condom during intercourse. 
D) do all of these.

Question 16

Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) fungi. 
B) bacteria. 
C) viruses. 
D) parasites. 
A) fungi. 
B) bacteria. 
C) viruses. 
D) parasites.

Question 17

Multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Generally,antibiotics are useful against

Accepted Answer

A) influenzA. 
B) colds. 
C) bacteria. 
D) viruses. 
A) influenzA. 
B) colds. 
C) bacteria. 
D) viruses.

Question 19

Briefly describe the immune response to a pathogen.What are the major phases of the immune response,and how does the immune system prepare for future invasions by the same pathogen?

Accepted Answer

The immune response to a pathogen involv

Question 20

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

Accepted Answer

A) helper T 
B) B 
C) killer T 
D) suppressor T 
A) helper T 
B) B 
C) killer T 
D) suppressor T

Transmission of HIV occurs through which of the following?

Common allergens include dust mites,mold,mildew,and insect stings.

Lynette has begun feeling feverish and has a sore throat.Which phase of the immune response is she experiencing?

An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

Choose one of the viral 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.

White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are ______ cells.

A person who is exposed to a disease and is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

Which one of the following statements about gonorrhea is TRUE?

Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

Diagnosis of syphilis can be made with a blood test.

An example of an autoimmune disease is

To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

Multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease.

Generally,antibiotics are useful against

Briefly describe the immune response to a pathogen.What are the major phases of the immune response,and how does the immune system prepare for future invasions by the same pathogen?

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

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Exam 13: Immunity and Infection

Transmission of HIV occurs through which of the following?

Common allergens include dust mites,mold,mildew,and insect stings.

Lynette has begun feeling feverish and has a sore throat.Which phase of the immune response is she experiencing?

An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

Choose one of the viral 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.

White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are ______ cells.

A person who is exposed to a disease and is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

Which one of the following statements about gonorrhea is TRUE?

Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

Diagnosis of syphilis can be made with a blood test.

An example of an autoimmune disease is

To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

Multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease.

Generally,antibiotics are useful against

Briefly describe the immune response to a pathogen.What are the major phases of the immune response,and how does the immune system prepare for future invasions by the same pathogen?

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

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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