Question 1

Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students that live in dormitories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tears,saliva,and vaginal secretions are rich in _______________ and other proteins that break down and destroy many microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) histamines 
B) enzymes 
C) macrophages 
D) lymphocytes 
A) histamines 
B) enzymes 
C) macrophages 
D) lymphocytes

Question 3

An infection spread throughout the body by blood or the lymphatic system is called

Accepted Answer

A) transmitted. 
B) lymphatic. 
C) localized. 
D) systemic. 
A) transmitted. 
B) lymphatic. 
C) localized. 
D) systemic.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) It usually affects the digestive tract. 
B) Many strains respond to a long course of antibiotic treatment. 
C) Most people infected with tuberculosis have latent infections that never go active. 
D) It is typically transmitted via the respiratory route. 
A) It usually affects the digestive tract. 
B) Many strains respond to a long course of antibiotic treatment. 
C) Most people infected with tuberculosis have latent infections that never go active. 
D) It is typically transmitted via the respiratory route.

Question 5

For which of the following diseases would one receive a vaccine made from a pathogen that has already been killed?

Accepted Answer

A) measles 
B) mumps 
C) rubella 
D) influenza 
A) measles 
B) mumps 
C) rubella 
D) influenza

Question 6

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

Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students that live in dormitories.

Tears,saliva,and vaginal secretions are rich in _______________ and other proteins that break down and destroy many microorganisms.

An infection spread throughout the body by blood or the lymphatic system is called

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

For which of the following diseases would one receive a vaccine made from a pathogen that has already been killed?

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?

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Exam 17: Immunity and Infection

Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students that live in dormitories.

Tears,saliva,and vaginal secretions are rich in _______________ and other proteins that break down and destroy many microorganisms.

An infection spread throughout the body by blood or the lymphatic system is called

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

For which of the following diseases would one receive a vaccine made from a pathogen that has already been killed?

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?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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