Question 1

Helper T cells produce ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokines
B)  antibodies
C)  plasma cells
D)  chemicals that cause apoptosis
E)  histamine

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transfer of an infectious disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct contact
B)  indirect contact
C)  inhaling the pathogen
D)  contact with a transmitting agent
E)  retro-contract

Question 3

Which chemical released from the brain causes a fever?

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokines
B)  interleukins
C)  histamine
D)  acetylcholine
E)  prostaglandins

Question 4

Which part of the spleen contains masses of lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  nodes
B)  marrow
C)  red pulp ​
D)  white pulp
E)  clear pulp

Question 5

During the inflammatory response, which cells release histamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells
B)  mast cells
C)  macrophages
D)  neutrophils
E)  eosinophils

Question 6

A fever rising above what temperature is considered a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

A)  38oC
B)  39oC
C)  40oC
D)  41oC
E)  42oC

Question 7

The first line of defense against foreign invaders is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive immunity
B)  the immune system
C)  B and T cell activity
D)  physical and chemical barriers
E)  antibody production

Question 8

Which cells provide diversity for the immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages
B)  T and B cells
C)  dendritic cells
D)  complement cells
E)  neutrophils

Question 9

HIV is transmitted in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  food
B)  water
C)  body fluids
D)  air
E)  infected surfaces

Question 10

An antigen-MHC complex is usually found on which cell type?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils
B)  T helper cells
C)  cytotoxic T cells
D)  plasma cells
E)  dendritic cells

Question 11

A infection derived from a hospital stay is classified as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemic
B)  pandemic
C)  endemic
D)  nosocomial
E)  maldemic

Question 12

Which portion of the lymphatic system is the major site of antibody production?

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen
B)  all lymph nodes
C)  liver
D)  thymus gland
E)  thoracic duct

Question 13

Becoming infected by a disease from a mosquito bite is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct contact
B)  indirect contact
C)  inhalation infection
D)  contact with a transmitting vector
E)  retro-contract

Question 14

Effector B cells are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  memory cells
B)  macrophages
C)  plasma cells
D)  blood cells
E)  antigen producing cells

Question 15

Cytotoxic T cells produce ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokines
B)  antibodies
C)  plasma cells
D)  chemicals that cause apoptosis
E)  histamine

Question 16

T cells can only be activated by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  antigens presented by other cells
B)  apoptosis
C)  memory cells
D)  plasma cells
E)  complement proteins

Question 17

HIV's primary genetic instructions are in the form of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA
B)  RNA
C)  proteins
D)  amino acids
E)  DNA and RNA

Question 18

Recognition of self versus non-self is accomplished by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophage function
B)  complement system activation
C)  B and T cell cloning
D)  the presence of MHC markers on cell membranes
E)  memory cell formation

Question 19

The use of which type of medication may lead to vaginal yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics
B)  aspirin
C)  antihistamines ​
D)  pain relievers
E)  anti-hypertensives

Question 20

Which type of cell acts an antigen-presenting cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils
B)  T helper cells
C)  Cytotoxic T cells
D)  plasma cells
E)  dendritic cells

Exam 9: Immunity and Disease

Becoming infected by a disease from a mosquito bite is an example of ____.

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Which part of the spleen contains masses of lymphocytes?

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During the inflammatory response, which cells release histamine?

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T cells can only be activated by ____.

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A infection derived from a hospital stay is classified as ____.

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Which cells provide diversity for the immune response?

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Which type of cell acts an antigen-presenting cell?

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An antigen-MHC complex is usually found on which cell type?

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The first line of defense against foreign invaders is ____.

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Which chemical released from the brain causes a fever?

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Helper T cells produce ____.

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Recognition of self versus non-self is accomplished by ____.

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HIV's primary genetic instructions are in the form of ____.

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A fever rising above what temperature is considered a medical emergency?

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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transfer of an infectious disease?

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HIV is transmitted in ____.

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Effector B cells are called ____.

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Cytotoxic T cells produce ____.

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Which portion of the lymphatic system is the major site of antibody production?

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The use of which type of medication may lead to vaginal yeast infections?

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