Question 1

All of the following are potential problems faced when trying to transplant pig organs into humans EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  pig organs may trigger a strong immune reaction. 
B)  there are already too many human organs available for transplant. 
C)  pig organs can potentially carry viruses that are dangerous to humans. 
D)  the pig HLA complexes are very different from human HLA complexes. 
E)  All of these are reasons for potential problems. 
A)  pig organs may trigger a strong immune reaction. 
B)  there are already too many human organs available for transplant. 
C)  pig organs can potentially carry viruses that are dangerous to humans. 
D)  the pig HLA complexes are very different from human HLA complexes. 
E)  All of these are reasons for potential problems. B

Question 2

MATCHING
Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once
-Depends on memory cells

Accepted Answer

A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell 
A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell H

Question 3

What roles do T helper cells and B cells play in our immune response?

Accepted Answer

1.Detection of the antigen activates a type of T cell called a T4 helper cell,which in turn activates B cells.
 2.The activated B cells divide and produce and secrete proteins called antibodies that bind to and inactivate the antigen on the surface of the invader.
 3.The infective agents marked by the antibodies are destroyed by other white blood cells.

Question 4

HIV can be transmitted from an infected to an uninfected individual by all of the following means EXCEPT through

Accepted Answer

A)  blood. 
B)  semen. 
C)  vaginal secretions. 
D)  breast milk. 
E)  sweat. 
A)  blood. 
B)  semen. 
C)  vaginal secretions. 
D)  breast milk. 
E)  sweat.

Question 5

HIV infects and kills ____ cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterial 
B)  killer T 
C)  red blood 
D)  B 
E)  T4 helper 
A)  bacterial 
B)  killer T 
C)  red blood 
D)  B 
E)  T4 helper

Question 6

The genes for the HLA complex are located on which chromosome?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  6 
C)  21 
D)  X 
E)  Y 
A)  1 
B)  6 
C)  21 
D)  X 
E)  Y

Question 7

Successful organ transplants require that the HLA haplotypes of the donor and recipient be a 100% match.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a hyperacute rejection,

Accepted Answer

A)  transplanted cells trigger a massive immune response. 
B)  antigens from pigs are transplanted onto human cells. 
C)  several important human proteins are transplanted. 
D)  environmental conditions cause a massive immune response. 
E)  a very intense allergic reaction occurs. 
A)  transplanted cells trigger a massive immune response. 
B)  antigens from pigs are transplanted onto human cells. 
C)  several important human proteins are transplanted. 
D)  environmental conditions cause a massive immune response. 
E)  a very intense allergic reaction occurs.

Question 9

Organs from transgenic pigs are routinely used in transplants to humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Detection of an antigen activates ____ that are required to activate the B cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rh+ blood cells 
B)  T4 helper cells 
C)  red blood cells 
D)  killer T cells 
E)  memory cells 
A)  Rh+ blood cells 
B)  T4 helper cells 
C)  red blood cells 
D)  killer T cells 
E)  memory cells

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once
-Blood antigens

Accepted Answer

A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell 
A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell

Question 12

MATCHING
Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once
-Haplotype

Accepted Answer

A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell 
A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell

Question 13

Our body's first line of defense against foreign invaders is the ____,which acts as a barrier.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney 
B)  brain 
C)  skin 
D)  heart 
E)  stomach 
A)  kidney 
B)  brain 
C)  skin 
D)  heart 
E)  stomach

Question 14

MATCHING
Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once
-Massive immune response

Accepted Answer

A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell 
A) HLA complex genes 
B) HIV 
C) ABO 
D) Chimeric system 
E) Xenograft
F)Hyperacute rejection
G)Mismatch of antigens
H)Vaccination
I)T4 helper cell

Question 15

Which of the following is correct about whether a person with type O blood can receive a transfusion of type A blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, type A individuals are universal donors. 
B)  No, type A individuals can donate only to another type A individual. 
C)  No, since type O individuals will produce antibodies against the A and B markers, the type A blood will be rejected. 
D)  Yes, type O individuals are universal recipients. 
E)  Yes, but only if the blood is Rh+. 
A)  Yes, type A individuals are universal donors. 
B)  No, type A individuals can donate only to another type A individual. 
C)  No, since type O individuals will produce antibodies against the A and B markers, the type A blood will be rejected. 
D)  Yes, type O individuals are universal recipients. 
E)  Yes, but only if the blood is Rh+.

Question 16

What are some possible reasons for the increasing numbers of children and adults with peanut allergies?

Accepted Answer

Although the exact reason(s)is/are unkno

Question 17

Transplants from animal to human are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  mismatched transplants. 
B)  transgenic transplants. 
C)  cross species transplants. 
D)  histocompatibility transplants. 
E)  xenotransplants. 
A)  mismatched transplants. 
B)  transgenic transplants. 
C)  cross species transplants. 
D)  histocompatibility transplants. 
E)  xenotransplants.

Question 18

White blood cells can do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  consume the bacteria that are marked by antibodies. 
B)  produce antibodies. 
C)  activate memory cells. 
D)  coordinate repair of the damaged skin cells. 
E)  stimulate B cells to divide. 
A)  consume the bacteria that are marked by antibodies. 
B)  produce antibodies. 
C)  activate memory cells. 
D)  coordinate repair of the damaged skin cells. 
E)  stimulate B cells to divide.

Question 19

During a second pregnancy,when is the Rh factor a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the mother is Rh- and the fetus is Rh+. 
B)  When the mother is Rh+ and the fetus is Rh-. 
C)  When the mother is Rh- and the fetus is Rh-. 
D)  When the mother is Rh+ and the fetus is Rh+. 
E)  When the mother and father are both Rh-. 
A)  When the mother is Rh- and the fetus is Rh+. 
B)  When the mother is Rh+ and the fetus is Rh-. 
C)  When the mother is Rh- and the fetus is Rh-. 
D)  When the mother is Rh+ and the fetus is Rh+. 
E)  When the mother and father are both Rh-.

Question 20

In terms of blood type,what are the blood types of the offspring that can potentially be produced by a mother who has blood type A and a father who has blood type B? Provide appropriate Punnett squares to illustrate your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

The mother can be either IᴬIᴬ or IᴬIᴼ.Th

All of the following are potential problems faced when trying to transplant pig organs into humans EXCEPT

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Depends on memory cells

What roles do T helper cells and B cells play in our immune response?

HIV can be transmitted from an infected to an uninfected individual by all of the following means EXCEPT through

HIV infects and kills ____ cells.

The genes for the HLA complex are located on which chromosome?

Successful organ transplants require that the HLA haplotypes of the donor and recipient be a 100% match.

In a hyperacute rejection,

Organs from transgenic pigs are routinely used in transplants to humans.

Detection of an antigen activates ____ that are required to activate the B cells.

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Blood antigens

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Haplotype

Our body's first line of defense against foreign invaders is the ____,which acts as a barrier.

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Massive immune response

Which of the following is correct about whether a person with type O blood can receive a transfusion of type A blood?

What are some possible reasons for the increasing numbers of children and adults with peanut allergies?

Transplants from animal to human are termed

White blood cells can do all of the following EXCEPT

During a second pregnancy,when is the Rh factor a problem?

In terms of blood type,what are the blood types of the offspring that can potentially be produced by a mother who has blood type A and a father who has blood type B? Provide appropriate Punnett squares to illustrate your conclusions.

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Exam 14: Immunogenetics

All of the following are potential problems faced when trying to transplant pig organs into humans EXCEPT

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Depends on memory cells

What roles do T helper cells and B cells play in our immune response?

HIV can be transmitted from an infected to an uninfected individual by all of the following means EXCEPT through

HIV infects and kills ____ cells.

The genes for the HLA complex are located on which chromosome?

Successful organ transplants require that the HLA haplotypes of the donor and recipient be a 100% match.

In a hyperacute rejection,

Organs from transgenic pigs are routinely used in transplants to humans.

Detection of an antigen activates ____ that are required to activate the B cells.

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Blood antigens

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Haplotype

Our body's first line of defense against foreign invaders is the ____,which acts as a barrier.

MATCHING Match the associated terms. Terms may be used more than once -Massive immune response

Which of the following is correct about whether a person with type O blood can receive a transfusion of type A blood?

What are some possible reasons for the increasing numbers of children and adults with peanut allergies?

Transplants from animal to human are termed

White blood cells can do all of the following EXCEPT

During a second pregnancy,when is the Rh factor a problem?

In terms of blood type,what are the blood types of the offspring that can potentially be produced by a mother who has blood type A and a father who has blood type B? Provide appropriate Punnett squares to illustrate your conclusions.

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

DNA Forensics

Genomics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Behavior

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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