Question 1

Which of the following are the most abundant leukocytes in blood,so they are often the first responders at a site of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macrophage 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Basophil 
D)  Cytokines 
E)  Dendritic cell 
A)  Macrophage 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Basophil 
D)  Cytokines 
E)  Dendritic cell

Question 2

A procedure that induces an antibody-mediated response against specific pathogens is called ______

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure 
B)  agglutination 
C)  NK cell activation 
D)  T cell activation 
E)  immunization 
A)  exposure 
B)  agglutination 
C)  NK cell activation 
D)  T cell activation 
E)  immunization

Question 3

A vigorous immune response to a normally harmless substance is called an___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allergy 
B)  allergen 
C)  autoimmune response 
D)  inflammation 
E)  antibody-mediated immune response 
A)  allergy 
B)  allergen 
C)  autoimmune response 
D)  inflammation 
E)  antibody-mediated immune response

Question 4

Classification. Respond to the following statements with reference to the five types of white cells listed below.
-These cells kill tumor cells but are not B or T lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) macrophages 
B) helper T cells 
C) B cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) natural killer cells 
A) macrophages 
B) helper T cells 
C) B cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) natural killer cells

Question 5

Innate immune mechanisms _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are fast acting 
B)  take about a week to 10 days to come into full effect 
C)  are very specific for their targets 
D)  are tailored to only a few specific pathogens 
E)  are produced by genetic recombinations 
A)  are fast acting 
B)  take about a week to 10 days to come into full effect 
C)  are very specific for their targets 
D)  are tailored to only a few specific pathogens 
E)  are produced by genetic recombinations

Question 6

Proteins produced by these bind to bacteria and viruses in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) antigens 
B) antibodies 
C) helper T cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) effector B cells 
A) antigens 
B) antibodies 
C) helper T cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) effector B cells

Question 7

Which is an example of a disorder in which an individual becomes vulnerable to infection by opportunistic agents that are typically harmless to people in good health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epstein-Barr 
B)  Severe combined immune deficiency (SCI
D)  
C)  Multiple sclerosis (MS) 
D)  Muscular dystrophy 
E)  Huntington's disease 
A)  Epstein-Barr 
B)  Severe combined immune deficiency (SCI
D)  
C)  Multiple sclerosis (MS) 
D)  Muscular dystrophy 
E)  Huntington's disease

Question 8

Which cell plays a central role in all adaptive immune responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dendritic cell 
B)  Mast cell 
C)  Basophils 
D)  NK cell 
E)  T cell 
A)  Dendritic cell 
B)  Mast cell 
C)  Basophils 
D)  NK cell 
E)  T cell

Question 9

Allergy medicines relieve symptoms by dampening the effects of_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Allergy medicines relieve symptoms by dampening the...

Question 10

These directly attack the foreign cells of an incompatible skin graft.

Accepted Answer

A) antigens 
B) antibodies 
C) helper T cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) effector B cells 
A) antigens 
B) antibodies 
C) helper T cells 
D) cytotoxic T cells 
E) effector B cells

Question 11

HIV virus particles that have evaded destruction by cytotoxic T cells persist in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendritic cells 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  basophils 
D)  memory B cells 
E)  cytotoxic T cells 
A)  dendritic cells 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  basophils 
D)  memory B cells 
E)  cytotoxic T cells

Question 12

An antibody consists of how many polypeptides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  Five 
C)  Two 
D)  Eight 
E)  Six 
A)  Four 
B)  Five 
C)  Two 
D)  Eight 
E)  Six

Question 13

Match each term with the most appropriate statement.
-cytotoxic T lymphocytes

Accepted Answer

A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these 
A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these

Question 14

The immune response that targets one's own body tissues is known as a(n)___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute illness 
B)  allergen 
C)  autoimmune response 
D)  cell-mediated immune response 
E)  antibody-mediated immune response 
A)  acute illness 
B)  allergen 
C)  autoimmune response 
D)  cell-mediated immune response 
E)  antibody-mediated immune response

Question 15

Match each term with the most appropriate statement.
-booster

Accepted Answer

A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these 
A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these

Question 16

Which of the following statements is NOT a defining characteristic of adaptive immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self/nonself recognition 
B)  Tailored to specific antigens 
C)  Ability to produce diverse antigen receptors 
D)  Memory allows a fast and strong secondary response 
E)  Fast-acting initial response mediated by complement 
A)  Self/nonself recognition 
B)  Tailored to specific antigens 
C)  Ability to produce diverse antigen receptors 
D)  Memory allows a fast and strong secondary response 
E)  Fast-acting initial response mediated by complement

Question 17

__________ fights infection by increasing the metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ fights infection by increasing the metabolic...

Question 18

Inflammation begins when _______________ release the contents of their granules into an affected tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  eosinophils and neutrophils 
B)  dendritic cells and basophils 
C)  macrophages and neutrophils 
D)  basophils, neutrophils, and mast cells 
E)  B cells, leukocytes, and basophils 
A)  eosinophils and neutrophils 
B)  dendritic cells and basophils 
C)  macrophages and neutrophils 
D)  basophils, neutrophils, and mast cells 
E)  B cells, leukocytes, and basophils

Question 19

Match each term with the most appropriate statement.
-complement proteins

Accepted Answer

A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these 
A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these

Question 20

Match each term with the most appropriate statement.
-macrophages

Accepted Answer

A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these 
A) cells originating from antigen-presenting dendritic cells, activates other lymphocytes in an adaptive immune response 
B) cells that directly destroy body cells already infected by viral or fungal parasites, as well as mutant and cancerous cells 
C) lymphocytes that are held in reserve, circulate in the bloodstream, and enable a rapid response to subsequent encounters with the same invader 
D) coats invading cells to facilitate its phagocytosis; also punctures their cell membrane 
E) antibody-manufacturing cells that are produced and mature in the bone marrow
F)able to destroy cells but not dependent on recognition of antigen-MHC complexes
G)a class of proteins that help cells of the immune system communicate
H)"big eaters" that alert other lymphocytes to the invasion of specific antigens
I)lymphocyte that has never bound to an antigen
J)a group of cells that are all produced asexually from one original parent cell
K)surface patterns of nonself molecules or particles
L)proteins released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy target cell membranes
M)preparation injected into the body to elicit a secondary immune response
N)the AIDs virus represses the expression of these

Exam 37: Immunity

Which of the following are the most abundant leukocytes in blood,so they are often the first responders at a site of infection?

A procedure that induces an antibody-mediated response against specific pathogens is called ______

A vigorous immune response to a normally harmless substance is called an___________.

Classification. Respond to the following statements with reference to the five types of white cells listed below. -These cells kill tumor cells but are not B or T lymphocytes.

Innate immune mechanisms _____.

Proteins produced by these bind to bacteria and viruses in the blood.

Which is an example of a disorder in which an individual becomes vulnerable to infection by opportunistic agents that are typically harmless to people in good health?

Which cell plays a central role in all adaptive immune responses?

Allergy medicines relieve symptoms by dampening the effects of_________.

These directly attack the foreign cells of an incompatible skin graft.

HIV virus particles that have evaded destruction by cytotoxic T cells persist in ________.

An antibody consists of how many polypeptides?

Match each term with the most appropriate statement. -cytotoxic T lymphocytes

The immune response that targets one's own body tissues is known as a(n)___________.

Match each term with the most appropriate statement. -booster

Which of the following statements is NOT a defining characteristic of adaptive immunity?

__________ fights infection by increasing the metabolic rate.

Inflammation begins when _______________ release the contents of their granules into an affected tissue.

Match each term with the most appropriate statement. -complement proteins

Match each term with the most appropriate statement. -macrophages

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