Exam 3: Host-Microorganism Interactions

The antibody that is secreted in various body fluids and primarily protects those body surfaces lined with mucous membranes is:

Which immune system cells primarily function as antibody producers and originate from stem cells?

Botulism and tetanus have the ability to interfere with neuromuscular functions.The toxins they produce are classified as:

Biochemicals known as cytokines serve to:

The complement system serves to:

Specific proteins produced by cells of the immune system in response to the presence of foreign molecules that circulate in the serum and are present in secretions such as saliva are called:

Latent infections are those that:

Swelling,redness,heat,and pain are all manifestations of:

A human infection that results from a microorganism that primarily infects animal populations is referred to as a(n)_________ infection.

IgG is the:

Pathogenic organisms are transmitted through a variety of routes including all of the following except:

Pathogens are able to produce enzymes that directly destroy or inactivate antibodies.These enzymes are referred to as:

Cells that ingest and destroy bacteria and other foreign particles are called:

This material provides a mechanism for the maintenance of normal human skin that prevents drying and also is involved in the production of an acid pH to prevent the colonization of potentially pathogenic organisms.