Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the vascular changes in an invaded or injured area?

Accepted Answer

A)  They produce swelling, redness, heat, and pain. 
B)  They bring to the affected area phagocytes and plasma proteins that defend against the offending agent. 
C)  They produce pus. 
D)  They exert an anti-inflammatory effect to protect against damage by potentially overreactive defence mechanisms. 
A)  They produce swelling, redness, heat, and pain. 
B)  They bring to the affected area phagocytes and plasma proteins that defend against the offending agent. 
C)  They produce pus. 
D)  They exert an anti-inflammatory effect to protect against damage by potentially overreactive defence mechanisms. B

Question 2

When an antigen gains entry to the body,it stimulates all of the B cells to produce antibodies specific against it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The ____________________ is the layer of the skin without a direct blood supply.

Accepted Answer

epidermis

Question 4

The type of antibodies responsible for inducing allergic manifestations is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of antibodies responsible for inducing...

Question 5

Haptens are the light chains produced for antibody synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which cells do NOT play a direct role in immune surveillance against cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  natural killer cells 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  cytotoxic T cells 
A)  B cells 
B)  natural killer cells 
C)  Macrophages 
D)  cytotoxic T cells

Question 7

Hypersensitivity is a B cell-mediated response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________________ refers to the chemical attraction of leukocytes to the site of invasion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the chemical attraction of...

Question 9

Provide a mechanistic description of the functions of the compliment system.

Accepted Answer

The complement system is a crucial part

Question 10

A(n)____________________ is a large complex molecule that triggers an immune response against itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a large complex molecule that...

Question 11

A single mutation induced by a carcinogen is usually sufficient to convert a normal cell into a cancer cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Adipose tissue is located within the hypodermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Indicate whether the following characteristics apply to the Fab or Fc region of an antibody by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-highly variable between different antibodies of the same class

Accepted Answer

A) applies to the Fab region 
B) applies to the Fc region 
A) applies to the Fab region 
B) applies to the Fc region

Question 14

____________________ cells derived from activated B lymphocytes are specialized for antibody production.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ cells derived from activated B lymphocytes...

Question 15

The formation of memory cells against a particular disease-causing microorganism can occur only as a result of the person actually having the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the defence molecule with the correct characteristic by using the following answer code:
-enhance(s)phagocytosis by linking the foreign cell to a phagocytic cell

Accepted Answer

A) actoferrin 
B) glucocorticoids 
C) histamine 
D) endogenous 
E) opsonins
F)complement
G)antibodies
H)interferon 
A) actoferrin 
B) glucocorticoids 
C) histamine 
D) endogenous 
E) opsonins
F)complement
G)antibodies
H)interferon

Question 17

____________________ refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the body's ability to...

Question 18

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):
-consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat

Accepted Answer

A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses 
A) pertains to bacteria 
B) pertains to viruses

Question 19

Peyer's patches are located in the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT attributable to complement activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  acting as opsonins 
B)  walling off the inflamed area 
C)  serving as chemotaxins 
D)  stimulating the release of histamine 
A)  acting as opsonins 
B)  walling off the inflamed area 
C)  serving as chemotaxins 
D)  stimulating the release of histamine

What is the primary purpose of the vascular changes in an invaded or injured area?

When an antigen gains entry to the body,it stimulates all of the B cells to produce antibodies specific against it.

The ____________________ is the layer of the skin without a direct blood supply.

The type of antibodies responsible for inducing allergic manifestations is ____________________.

Haptens are the light chains produced for antibody synthesis.

Which cells do NOT play a direct role in immune surveillance against cancer?

Hypersensitivity is a B cell-mediated response.

____________________ refers to the chemical attraction of leukocytes to the site of invasion.

Provide a mechanistic description of the functions of the compliment system.

A(n)____________________ is a large complex molecule that triggers an immune response against itself.

A single mutation induced by a carcinogen is usually sufficient to convert a normal cell into a cancer cell.

Adipose tissue is located within the hypodermis.

Indicate whether the following characteristics apply to the Fab or Fc region of an antibody by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -highly variable between different antibodies of the same class

____________________ cells derived from activated B lymphocytes are specialized for antibody production.

The formation of memory cells against a particular disease-causing microorganism can occur only as a result of the person actually having the disease.

Match the defence molecule with the correct characteristic by using the following answer code: -enhance(s)phagocytosis by linking the foreign cell to a phagocytic cell

____________________ refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells.

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): -consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat

Peyer's patches are located in the kidney.

Which of the following is NOT attributable to complement activity?

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Exam 10: Body Defences

What is the primary purpose of the vascular changes in an invaded or injured area?

When an antigen gains entry to the body,it stimulates all of the B cells to produce antibodies specific against it.

The ____________________ is the layer of the skin without a direct blood supply.

The type of antibodies responsible for inducing allergic manifestations is ____________________.

Haptens are the light chains produced for antibody synthesis.

Which cells do NOT play a direct role in immune surveillance against cancer?

Hypersensitivity is a B cell-mediated response.

____________________ refers to the chemical attraction of leukocytes to the site of invasion.

Provide a mechanistic description of the functions of the compliment system.

A(n)____________________ is a large complex molecule that triggers an immune response against itself.

A single mutation induced by a carcinogen is usually sufficient to convert a normal cell into a cancer cell.

Adipose tissue is located within the hypodermis.

Indicate whether the following characteristics apply to the Fab or Fc region of an antibody by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -highly variable between different antibodies of the same class

____________________ cells derived from activated B lymphocytes are specialized for antibody production.

The formation of memory cells against a particular disease-causing microorganism can occur only as a result of the person actually having the disease.

Match the defence molecule with the correct characteristic by using the following answer code: -enhance(s)phagocytosis by linking the foreign cell to a phagocytic cell

____________________ refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells.

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): -consist of nucleic acids enclosed by a protein coat

Peyer's patches are located in the kidney.

Which of the following is NOT attributable to complement activity?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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