Question 1

Which of the following can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity?

Accepted Answer

A)  host rejection of graft 
B)  graft versus host disease 
C)  formation of autoantibodies 
D)  hypogammaglobulinemia 
A)  host rejection of graft 
B)  graft versus host disease 
C)  formation of autoantibodies 
D)  hypogammaglobulinemia D

Question 2

Type _____ hypersensitivities involve soluble antigen with IgM or IgG forming complexes that can deposit in tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 C

Question 3

Treatment for agammaglobulinemia is

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent transfusions of Rh+ blood. 
B)  passive immunotherapy and continuous antibiotic therapy. 
C)  bone marrow transplant. 
D)  allografts of skin. 
E)  continuous immunosuppressive therapy. 
A)  frequent transfusions of Rh+ blood. 
B)  passive immunotherapy and continuous antibiotic therapy. 
C)  bone marrow transplant. 
D)  allografts of skin. 
E)  continuous immunosuppressive therapy. B

Question 4

Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing

Accepted Answer

A)  desensitization. 
B)  sensitization. 
C)  tissue matching. 
D)  degranulation. 
A)  desensitization. 
B)  sensitization. 
C)  tissue matching. 
D)  degranulation.

Question 5

Food allergies include gastrointestinal symptoms as well as skin and respiratory symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following methods is/are used for determining the most appropriate donor tissue for a particular recipient?

Accepted Answer

A)  tissue typing 
B)  mixed lymphocyte reaction 
C)  ABO blood typing 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  tissue typing 
B)  mixed lymphocyte reaction 
C)  ABO blood typing 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following does not belong with transformed cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  oncogenic viruses 
B)  increased rate of growth 
C)  chromosomal alterations 
D)  capacity for limited division 
E)  changed surface molecules 
A)  oncogenic viruses 
B)  increased rate of growth 
C)  chromosomal alterations 
D)  capacity for limited division 
E)  changed surface molecules

Question 8

The antigens to which allergic individuals are sensitive are termed _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The antigens to which allergic individuals are...

Question 9

Jose needs a kidney due to his diabetes. His sister is a close match and is willing to give him one of hers. What type of transplant is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  allograft 
B)  xenograft 
C)  autograft 
D)  heterograft 
A)  allograft 
B)  xenograft 
C)  autograft 
D)  heterograft

Question 10

The DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  autoantibodies. 
B)  delayed hypersensitivity. 
C)  congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland. 
D)  failure of B cell development and maturity. 
E)  a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells. 
A)  autoantibodies. 
B)  delayed hypersensitivity. 
C)  congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland. 
D)  failure of B cell development and maturity. 
E)  a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells.

Question 11

Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A)  is an antihistamine. 
B)  reverses constriction of airways. 
C)  causes desensitization. 
D)  inhibits the activity of lymphocytes. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  is an antihistamine. 
B)  reverses constriction of airways. 
C)  causes desensitization. 
D)  inhibits the activity of lymphocytes. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The practice of delaying the introduction of solid foods may help prevent the development of food allergies, but doesn't provide complete protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are associated with IgE_ and mast cell-mediated allergy, except

Accepted Answer

A)  drug allergy. 
B)  eczema. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  allergic asthma. 
E)  systemic lupus erythematosus. 
A)  drug allergy. 
B)  eczema. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  allergic asthma. 
E)  systemic lupus erythematosus.

Question 16

Allergic reactions to penicillin are an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 hypersensitivity. 
B)  Type 2 hypersensitivity. 
C)  Type 3 hypersensitivity. 
D)  Type 4 hypersensitivity. 
A)  Type 1 hypersensitivity. 
B)  Type 2 hypersensitivity. 
C)  Type 3 hypersensitivity. 
D)  Type 4 hypersensitivity.

Question 17

Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 only. 
B)  Type 1 and Type 4. 
C)  Type 4 only. 
D)  Type 1, Type 2, Type 3. 
E)  Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4. 
A)  Type 1 only. 
B)  Type 1 and Type 4. 
C)  Type 4 only. 
D)  Type 1, Type 2, Type 3. 
E)  Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4.

Question 18

Severe combined immunodeficiencies SCIDs) are due to

Accepted Answer

A)  autoantibodies. 
B)  delayed hypersensitivity. 
C)  congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland. 
D)  failure of B cell development and maturity. 
E)  a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells. 
A)  autoantibodies. 
B)  delayed hypersensitivity. 
C)  congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland. 
D)  failure of B cell development and maturity. 
E)  a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells.

Question 19

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  maternal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− fetus. 
B)  fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− mother. 
C)  maternal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ fetus. 
D)  fetal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ mother. 
E)  fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh+ mother. 
A)  maternal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− fetus. 
B)  fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− mother. 
C)  maternal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ fetus. 
D)  fetal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ mother. 
E)  fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh+ mother.

Question 20

Histamine causes all the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  increased sensitivity to light. 
B)  constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine. 
C)  relaxes vascular smooth muscle. 
D)  wheal and flare reaction in skin. 
E)  pruritis and headache. 
A)  increased sensitivity to light. 
B)  constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine. 
C)  relaxes vascular smooth muscle. 
D)  wheal and flare reaction in skin. 
E)  pruritis and headache.

Exam 16: Disorders in Immunity

Which of the following can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity?

Type _____ hypersensitivities involve soluble antigen with IgM or IgG forming complexes that can deposit in tissues.

Treatment for agammaglobulinemia is

Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing

Food allergies include gastrointestinal symptoms as well as skin and respiratory symptoms.

Which of the following methods is/are used for determining the most appropriate donor tissue for a particular recipient?

Which of the following does not belong with transformed cancer cells?

The antigens to which allergic individuals are sensitive are termed _____.

Jose needs a kidney due to his diabetes. His sister is a close match and is willing to give him one of hers. What type of transplant is this?

The DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

Epinephrine

The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

The practice of delaying the introduction of solid foods may help prevent the development of food allergies, but doesn't provide complete protection.

Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

All of the following are associated with IgE_ and mast cell-mediated allergy, except

Allergic reactions to penicillin are an example of a

Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category

Severe combined immunodeficiencies SCIDs) are due to

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when

Histamine causes all the following, except

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