Question 1

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

Question 2

Indicate the immune by using the following answer code.
-allergic response mediated by IgE

Accepted Answer

A)  serum sickness
B)  immediate hypersensitivity
C)  acquired immune deficiency syndrome
D)  delayed hypersensitivity
E)  immune-complex diseaseF) autoimmune diseaseG) severe combined immunodeficiency

Question 3

It's thought that fever may be beneficial to fighting an infection because it reduces the availability of ____________________,thus reducing bacterial growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It's thought that fever may be beneficial...

Question 4

Specific immune responses are selectively targeted against particular foreign material to which the body has previously been exposed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following concerning neutrophils is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuetrophils are produced only in lymph nodes.
B)   Nuetrophils can perform phagocytosis.
C)   Nuetrophils can perform diapedesis.
D)   Nuetrophils can exhibit amoeboid movement.

Question 6

The secondary immune response can be longer and more powerful than the primary immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a large,complex molecule that triggers a specific immune response against itself when it gains entry into the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   interferon
B)   antigen
C)   complement
D)   opsonin

Question 8

Indicate which type of T cell is being described by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) :
-recognize class II MHC glycoproteins

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

Question 9

Saliva is destructive to bacteria because it is highly acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Indicate whether the characteristic applies to active immunity or passive immunity by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) :
-exposure to antigen required for immunity to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  applies to active immunity
B)  applies to passive immunity
C)  applies to both active and passive immunity

Question 11

MATCHING
Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) :
-can transform normal host cells into cancer cells

Accepted Answer

A)  pertains to bacteria
B)  pertains to viruses

Question 12

Which statement concerning cancer cells is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cancer cells arise only when multiple independent mutations occur within the same cell.
B)   Cancer cells lack the ability to perform the specialized functions of the normal cell type from which they mutated.
C)   The body has no means by which to defend against cancer cells.
D)   Cancer cells usually do not adhere well to neighbouring cells, so some of them may break away from the parent tumour.

Question 13

A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism....

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT secreted by helper T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   interleukin 2
B)   Perforin
C)   macrophage-migration inhibition factor
D)   B-cell growth factor

Question 15

The immune system functions entirely independently of the body's two major control systems: the nervous and endocrine systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement is correct for B lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity.
B)   They are activated by thymosin.
C)   They mature and differentiate into macrophages.
D)   They bind with foreign antigen in association with self-antigen.

Question 17

Which of the following is correct for cytotoxic T cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can cause death of an infected host cell by releasing granzymes.
B)   They secrete B-cell growth factor and T-cell growth factor.
C)   They confer greater phagocytic properties on macrophages, converting them into angry macrophages.
D)   They bind with class II MHC glycoproteins.

Question 18

A given allergen can activate a B cell or T cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

B cells bind with HLA self-antigens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with somatic mutation during lymphocyte development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Body Defences

B cells bind with HLA self-antigens.

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The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with somatic mutation during lymphocyte development.

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Which of the following concerning neutrophils is INCORRECT?

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Which statement is correct for B lymphocytes?

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A(n)____________________ is a disease-producing organism.

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Which of the following is NOT secreted by helper T cells?

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Saliva is destructive to bacteria because it is highly acidic.

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It's thought that fever may be beneficial to fighting an infection because it reduces the availability of ____________________,thus reducing bacterial growth.

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Indicate which type of T cell is being described by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) : -recognize class II MHC glycoproteins

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A given allergen can activate a B cell or T cell.

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Which statement concerning cancer cells is INCORRECT?

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Indicate whether the characteristic applies to active immunity or passive immunity by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) : -exposure to antigen required for immunity to develop

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What is a large,complex molecule that triggers a specific immune response against itself when it gains entry into the body?

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The immune system functions entirely independently of the body's two major control systems: the nervous and endocrine systems.

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The secondary immune response can be longer and more powerful than the primary immune response.

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Specific immune responses are selectively targeted against particular foreign material to which the body has previously been exposed.

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MATCHING Indicate the characteristics that apply to bacteria and viruses by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) : -can transform normal host cells into cancer cells

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Which of the following is correct for cytotoxic T cells?

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Indicate the immune by using the following answer code. -allergic response mediated by IgE

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Which occurrence is NOT characteristic of the inflammation response?

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