Question 1

Oral allergy syndrome is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Food allergies 
B)  Overproduction of eosinophils 
C)  Bacterial infection that stimulates IgE production 
D)  Cross reaction between shared antigens on food and pollen 
A)  Food allergies 
B)  Overproduction of eosinophils 
C)  Bacterial infection that stimulates IgE production 
D)  Cross reaction between shared antigens on food and pollen D

Question 2

Which of the following is/are responsible for class switching to IgE production in allergic reactions? 
I. IL-5
II. IL-4
III. IL-13

Accepted Answer

A)  I only 
B)  III only 
C)  I and II 
D)  II and III 
E)  I, II, and III 
A)  I only 
B)  III only 
C)  I and II 
D)  II and III 
E)  I, II, and III D

Question 3

During an allergic reaction, IgE binds to Fc receptors on what cell types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mast cells and basophils 
B)  Monocytes and macrophages 
C)  Macrophages and neutrophils 
D)  Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and natural killer (NK) cells 
A)  Mast cells and basophils 
B)  Monocytes and macrophages 
C)  Macrophages and neutrophils 
D)  Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and natural killer (NK) cells A

Question 4

What is the difference between anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anaphylaxis causes more serious symptoms. 
B)  Anaphylactoid reactions do not involve mast cells or basophils. 
C)  Anaphylactoid reactions cannot be prevented and anaphylactic reactions are preventable. 
D)  Anaphylaxis is caused by IgE and anaphylactoid reactions are caused by complement. 
A)  Anaphylaxis causes more serious symptoms. 
B)  Anaphylactoid reactions do not involve mast cells or basophils. 
C)  Anaphylactoid reactions cannot be prevented and anaphylactic reactions are preventable. 
D)  Anaphylaxis is caused by IgE and anaphylactoid reactions are caused by complement.

Question 5

What role does histamine play in allergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases vascular permeability 
B)  Stimulates eosinophil production 
C)  Stimulates granule release from mast cells 
D)  Prevents activation of the coagulation cascade 
A)  Increases vascular permeability 
B)  Stimulates eosinophil production 
C)  Stimulates granule release from mast cells 
D)  Prevents activation of the coagulation cascade

Question 6

Which of the following could be a potential outcome of an allergy-induced increase in vascular permeability? 
I. Edema
II. Hypovolemic shock
III. Smooth muscle contraction

Accepted Answer

A)  I only 
B)  III only 
C)  I and II 
D)  II and III 
E)  I, II, and III 
A)  I only 
B)  III only 
C)  I and II 
D)  II and III 
E)  I, II, and III

Question 7

The late phase of asthma mainly involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasodilation 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Anticoagulation 
D)  Bronchoconstriction 
A)  Vasodilation 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Anticoagulation 
D)  Bronchoconstriction

Question 8

Which of the following is a true allergic reaction? 
I. Latex allergy
II. Cockroach allergy
III. Radiocontrast media allergy

Accepted Answer

A)  I only 
B)  III only 
C)  I and II 
D)  II and III 
E)  I, II, and III 
A)  I only 
B)  III only 
C)  I and II 
D)  II and III 
E)  I, II, and III

Question 9

Hyposensitization therapy results in the production of:

Accepted Answer

A)  IgA 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgG 
D)  IgM 
A)  IgA 
B)  IgE 
C)  IgG 
D)  IgM

Question 10

The radioallergosorbent (RAST) assay is used to test which individuals for allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  All individuals get a RAST test 
B)  Individuals younger than the age of 12 
C)  Individuals who are at risk for anaphylaxis during other types of testing 
D)  Individuals who have had no response to previous allergy testing but still appear to have allergies 
A)  All individuals get a RAST test 
B)  Individuals younger than the age of 12 
C)  Individuals who are at risk for anaphylaxis during other types of testing 
D)  Individuals who have had no response to previous allergy testing but still appear to have allergies

Oral allergy syndrome is caused by:

Which of the following is/are responsible for class switching to IgE production in allergic reactions? I. IL-5 II. IL-4 III. IL-13

During an allergic reaction, IgE binds to Fc receptors on what cell types?

What is the difference between anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions?

What role does histamine play in allergic reactions?

Which of the following could be a potential outcome of an allergy-induced increase in vascular permeability? I. Edema II. Hypovolemic shock III. Smooth muscle contraction

The late phase of asthma mainly involves:

Which of the following is a true allergic reaction? I. Latex allergy II. Cockroach allergy III. Radiocontrast media allergy

Hyposensitization therapy results in the production of:

The radioallergosorbent (RAST) assay is used to test which individuals for allergies?

Cells and Organs of the Immune System

Innate Immunity

Immunogenicity and Antigenicity

Antigen Presenting Molecules

Antigen Presenting Cells

Surface Interactions Between T Cells and Antigen-Presenting Cells

Intracellular Signaling and T Cell Activation

B Cell Activation and Signaling

Antibodies

Antibody Diversity

Complement

Phagocytosis and Intracellular Killing

Antibodies and in Vivo Therapy

Antibodies and in Vitro Research and Diagnostic Assays

Autoimmunity

Transplantation

Antigen Presentation for Cell-Mediated Response

Delayed Type Hypersensitivity Reactions

Cytotoxic T Cells

Natural Killer Cells

Factors That Influence the Immune Response

Cytokines and Biological Modifiers

Vaccines in Theory and Practice

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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Exam 15: Immediate Allergic Reactions

Oral allergy syndrome is caused by:

Which of the following is/are responsible for class switching to IgE production in allergic reactions? I. IL-5 II. IL-4 III. IL-13

During an allergic reaction, IgE binds to Fc receptors on what cell types?

What is the difference between anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions?

What role does histamine play in allergic reactions?

Which of the following could be a potential outcome of an allergy-induced increase in vascular permeability? I. Edema II. Hypovolemic shock III. Smooth muscle contraction

The late phase of asthma mainly involves:

Which of the following is a true allergic reaction? I. Latex allergy II. Cockroach allergy III. Radiocontrast media allergy

Hyposensitization therapy results in the production of:

The radioallergosorbent (RAST) assay is used to test which individuals for allergies?

Cells and Organs of the Immune System

Innate Immunity

Immunogenicity and Antigenicity

Antigen Presenting Molecules

Antigen Presenting Cells

Surface Interactions Between T Cells and Antigen-Presenting Cells

Intracellular Signaling and T Cell Activation

B Cell Activation and Signaling

Antibodies

Antibody Diversity

Complement

Phagocytosis and Intracellular Killing

Antibodies and in Vivo Therapy

Antibodies and in Vitro Research and Diagnostic Assays

Autoimmunity

Transplantation

Antigen Presentation for Cell-Mediated Response

Delayed Type Hypersensitivity Reactions

Cytotoxic T Cells

Natural Killer Cells

Factors That Influence the Immune Response

Cytokines and Biological Modifiers

Vaccines in Theory and Practice

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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