Question 1

Neutrophils:

Accepted Answer

A)  are phagocytic cells 
B)  produce histamine 
C)  produce antibodies 
D)  are elevated during an allergic response 
A)  are phagocytic cells 
B)  produce histamine 
C)  produce antibodies 
D)  are elevated during an allergic response

Question 2

A diagnosis of HIV positive means that:

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A)  the number of T-lymphocytes in the circulating blood is decreased 
B)  significant opportunistic infection is present in the body 
C)  the individual has AIDS 
D)  the virus and its antibodies are in the blood 
A)  the number of T-lymphocytes in the circulating blood is decreased 
B)  significant opportunistic infection is present in the body 
C)  the individual has AIDS 
D)  the virus and its antibodies are in the blood

Question 3

An autoimmune disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive formation of antibodies following exposure to foreign material 
B)  an extreme response to normally harmless material in the environment 
C)  an abnormal response to ingested food and drugs 
D)  failure of the immune system to distinguish self from nonself 
A)  excessive formation of antibodies following exposure to foreign material 
B)  an extreme response to normally harmless material in the environment 
C)  an abnormal response to ingested food and drugs 
D)  failure of the immune system to distinguish self from nonself

Question 4

A patient experienced an episode of influenza 6 months ago.A recent exposure to a mutated form of the same virus would result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a primary immune response 
B)  a secondary immune response 
C)  passive natural immunity to the virus 
D)  avoidance of any flu infection 
A)  a primary immune response 
B)  a secondary immune response 
C)  passive natural immunity to the virus 
D)  avoidance of any flu infection

Question 5

Which of the following statements apply to the complement system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is activated by IgE. 
B)  It blocks the inflammatory response. 
C)  It consists of proteins in the blood that must be activated. 
D)  It may destroy antibodies in the circulation. 
A)  It is activated by IgE. 
B)  It blocks the inflammatory response. 
C)  It consists of proteins in the blood that must be activated. 
D)  It may destroy antibodies in the circulation.

Question 6

When an allergen binds with IgE antibodies on mast cells,resulting in release of chemical mediators,this reaction is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotoxic hypersensitivity 
B)  immune complex hypersensitivity 
C)  type I hypersensitivity 
D)  type IV hypersensitivity 
A)  cytotoxic hypersensitivity 
B)  immune complex hypersensitivity 
C)  type I hypersensitivity 
D)  type IV hypersensitivity

Question 7

The term tolerance refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  surveillance and destruction of new cancer cells by the immune system 
B)  the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells 
C)  the ability of T- and B-lymphocytes to work together 
D)  the role of lymphoid tissue in the body defenses 
A)  surveillance and destruction of new cancer cells by the immune system 
B)  the ability of the immune system to ignore "self" cells 
C)  the ability of T- and B-lymphocytes to work together 
D)  the role of lymphoid tissue in the body defenses

Question 8

Incompatible blood transfusions result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  hemolysis of erythrocytes 
B)  a type I immune response 
C)  deposits in multiple organs 
D)  immune deficiency 
A)  hemolysis of erythrocytes 
B)  a type I immune response 
C)  deposits in multiple organs 
D)  immune deficiency

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a patient who is HIV positive?

Accepted Answer

A)  No medication is required until T4 cell count drops below normal range. 
B)  Antibodies are present,destroying the virus and preventing transmission to others. 
C)  Antibodies in the blood indicate presence of virus and possible transmission to others. 
D)  Enzymes have not yet converted RNA to DNA for replication. 
A)  No medication is required until T4 cell count drops below normal range. 
B)  Antibodies are present,destroying the virus and preventing transmission to others. 
C)  Antibodies in the blood indicate presence of virus and possible transmission to others. 
D)  Enzymes have not yet converted RNA to DNA for replication.

Question 10

Which cells are required to process and present antigens from foreign material as the initial step in the immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  T-helper cells 
B)  macrophages 
C)  eosinophils 
D)  monocytes 
A)  T-helper cells 
B)  macrophages 
C)  eosinophils 
D)  monocytes

Question 11

The role of memory cells is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  change into an antibody-secreting cell following activation 
B)  immediately secrete antibodies following the first exposure to antigen 
C)  recognize the antigen and stimulate the immune response 
D)  bind complement to the antibody 
A)  change into an antibody-secreting cell following activation 
B)  immediately secrete antibodies following the first exposure to antigen 
C)  recognize the antigen and stimulate the immune response 
D)  bind complement to the antibody

Question 12

HIV is transmitted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  kissing or coughing into another's face 
B)  infected secretions on toilet seats 
C)  any contaminated surface and skin 
D)  blood,semen,and vaginal secretions from an infected person 
A)  kissing or coughing into another's face 
B)  infected secretions on toilet seats 
C)  any contaminated surface and skin 
D)  blood,semen,and vaginal secretions from an infected person

Neutrophils:

A diagnosis of HIV positive means that:

An autoimmune disease is:

A patient experienced an episode of influenza 6 months ago.A recent exposure to a mutated form of the same virus would result in:

Which of the following statements apply to the complement system?

When an allergen binds with IgE antibodies on mast cells,resulting in release of chemical mediators,this reaction is called:

The term tolerance refers to:

Incompatible blood transfusions result in:

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a patient who is HIV positive?

Which cells are required to process and present antigens from foreign material as the initial step in the immune response?

The role of memory cells is to:

HIV is transmitted by:

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Exam 3: Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Neutrophils:

A diagnosis of HIV positive means that:

An autoimmune disease is:

A patient experienced an episode of influenza 6 months ago.A recent exposure to a mutated form of the same virus would result in:

Which of the following statements apply to the complement system?

When an allergen binds with IgE antibodies on mast cells,resulting in release of chemical mediators,this reaction is called:

The term tolerance refers to:

Incompatible blood transfusions result in:

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a patient who is HIV positive?

Which cells are required to process and present antigens from foreign material as the initial step in the immune response?

The role of memory cells is to:

HIV is transmitted by:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Neoplasms

Fluid,electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Skin Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

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