Question 1

The granules of basophils contain ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive enzymes 
B)  histamine 
C)  antigens 
D)  antibodies 
E)  lysozyme 
A)  digestive enzymes 
B)  histamine 
C)  antigens 
D)  antibodies 
E)  lysozyme

Question 2

The lymphoid tissues of the intestinal tract are collectively referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  GALT 
B)  the thymus 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  tonsils 
E)  the spleen 
A)  GALT 
B)  the thymus 
C)  lymph nodes 
D)  tonsils 
E)  the spleen

Question 3

The body region where a ciliary escalator helps to sweep microbes trapped in mucus away from that body site is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive tract 
B)  eyes 
C)  skin 
D)  respiratory tract 
E)  urinary tract 
A)  digestive tract 
B)  eyes 
C)  skin 
D)  respiratory tract 
E)  urinary tract

Question 4

Diapedesis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  production of only red blood cells. 
B)  plugging of broken vessels to stop bleeding. 
C)  production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. 
D)  migration of white blood cells from the blood out to the tissues. 
E)  loss of blood due to hemorrhaging. 
A)  production of only red blood cells. 
B)  plugging of broken vessels to stop bleeding. 
C)  production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. 
D)  migration of white blood cells from the blood out to the tissues. 
E)  loss of blood due to hemorrhaging.

Question 5

Which type of white blood cell is particularly attracted to sites of parasitic worm infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basophils 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Lymphocytes 
D)  Eosinophils 
E)  Monocytes 
A)  Basophils 
B)  Neutrophils 
C)  Lymphocytes 
D)  Eosinophils 
E)  Monocytes

Question 6

A type of monocyte that has long,thin processes to trap pathogens is a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendritic cell 
B)  platelet 
C)  macrophage 
D)  eosinophil 
E)  mast cell 
A)  dendritic cell 
B)  platelet 
C)  macrophage 
D)  eosinophil 
E)  mast cell

Question 7

Hematopoiesis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  production of only red blood cells. 
B)  loss of blood due to hemorrhaging. 
C)  migration of white blood cells from the blood out to the tissues. 
D)  production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. 
E)  plugging of broken vessels to stop bleeding. 
A)  production of only red blood cells. 
B)  loss of blood due to hemorrhaging. 
C)  migration of white blood cells from the blood out to the tissues. 
D)  production of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. 
E)  plugging of broken vessels to stop bleeding.

Question 8

Each of the following is a term reflecting a process involved in the migration of white blood cells except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotaxis 
B)  vasodilation 
C)  motility 
D)  phagocytosis 
E)  diapedesis 
A)  chemotaxis 
B)  vasodilation 
C)  motility 
D)  phagocytosis 
E)  diapedesis

Question 9

The least numerous of all white blood cells that release histamine during inflammation and allergic reactions are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  eosinophils 
B)  lymphocytes 
C)  neutrophils 
D)  monocytes 
E)  basophils 
A)  eosinophils 
B)  lymphocytes 
C)  neutrophils 
D)  monocytes 
E)  basophils

Question 10

Plasma is also called lymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is incorrect about blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  They develop from undifferentiated stem cells. 
B)  They include glial cells. 
C)  They include erythrocytes that, when mature, lose their nuclei. 
D)  After birth, they are produced in red bone marrow sites. 
E)  They include leukocytes that are either granulocytes or agranulocytes. 
A)  They develop from undifferentiated stem cells. 
B)  They include glial cells. 
C)  They include erythrocytes that, when mature, lose their nuclei. 
D)  After birth, they are produced in red bone marrow sites. 
E)  They include leukocytes that are either granulocytes or agranulocytes.

Question 12

Humoral immunity involves ______,while _____ function in cell-mediated immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  T cells; B cells 
B)  monocytes; basophils 
C)  B cells; neutrophils 
D)  basophils; T cells 
E)  B cells; T cells 
A)  T cells; B cells 
B)  monocytes; basophils 
C)  B cells; neutrophils 
D)  basophils; T cells 
E)  B cells; T cells

Question 13

The _____ system of blood proteins act to lyse foreign cells and viruses.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphoid 
B)  cell-mediated 
C)  complement 
D)  humoral immunity 
A)  lymphoid 
B)  cell-mediated 
C)  complement 
D)  humoral immunity

Question 14

All of the following are granulocytes except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  basophils 
E)  All of the choices are granulocytes. 
A)  neutrophils 
B)  eosinophils 
C)  lymphocytes 
D)  basophils 
E)  All of the choices are granulocytes.

Question 15

The granules of neutrophils contain ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  histamine 
B)  antigens 
C)  peroxidase 
D)  digestive enzymes 
E)  antibodies 
A)  histamine 
B)  antigens 
C)  peroxidase 
D)  digestive enzymes 
E)  antibodies

Question 16

Each of the following are benefits of fever except

Accepted Answer

A)  it increases the availability of iron. 
B)  it increases metabolism. 
C)  it stimulates hematopoiesis. 
D)  it increases phagocytosis. 
E)  it reduces the ability of temperature-sensitive organisms to multiply. 
A)  it increases the availability of iron. 
B)  it increases metabolism. 
C)  it stimulates hematopoiesis. 
D)  it increases phagocytosis. 
E)  it reduces the ability of temperature-sensitive organisms to multiply.

Question 17

All of the following are physical barriers to pathogens,except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hairs 
B)  T cells 
C)  unbroken skin 
D)  mucous 
E)  tears 
A)  hairs 
B)  T cells 
C)  unbroken skin 
D)  mucous 
E)  tears

Question 18

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has chemicals in its cell wall that inhibit the fusion of phagocytic vacuoles with lysosomes.Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complement proteins will take over to destroy the bacteria. 
B)  Antibodies produced by the cells can more effectively kill the bacteria. 
C)  The bacterium can survive and replicate inside of the phagocytic cell. 
D)  The bacterium can produce chemicals which can destroy the macrophage housing the bacterium. 
A)  Complement proteins will take over to destroy the bacteria. 
B)  Antibodies produced by the cells can more effectively kill the bacteria. 
C)  The bacterium can survive and replicate inside of the phagocytic cell. 
D)  The bacterium can produce chemicals which can destroy the macrophage housing the bacterium.

Question 19

Complement proteins are produced by the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which gland shrinks in size during adulthood and has hormones that function in maturation of T lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  GALT 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Lymph nodes 
D)  Thymus 
E)  Tonsils 
A)  GALT 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Lymph nodes 
D)  Thymus 
E)  Tonsils

Exam 14: Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific Defenses

The granules of basophils contain ______.

The lymphoid tissues of the intestinal tract are collectively referred to as ______.

The body region where a ciliary escalator helps to sweep microbes trapped in mucus away from that body site is the ______.

Diapedesis is the

Which type of white blood cell is particularly attracted to sites of parasitic worm infections?

A type of monocyte that has long,thin processes to trap pathogens is a(n)______.

Hematopoiesis is the

Each of the following is a term reflecting a process involved in the migration of white blood cells except ______.

The least numerous of all white blood cells that release histamine during inflammation and allergic reactions are ______.

Plasma is also called lymph.

Which of the following is incorrect about blood cells?

Humoral immunity involves ______,while _____ function in cell-mediated immunity.

The _____ system of blood proteins act to lyse foreign cells and viruses.

All of the following are granulocytes except _____.

The granules of neutrophils contain ______.

Each of the following are benefits of fever except

All of the following are physical barriers to pathogens,except ______.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has chemicals in its cell wall that inhibit the fusion of phagocytic vacuoles with lysosomes.Which statement is true?

Complement proteins are produced by the spleen.

Which gland shrinks in size during adulthood and has hormones that function in maturation of T lymphocytes?

The Main Themes of Microbiology

The Chemistry of Biology

Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing of Microscopic Analysis of Microorganisms

Bacteria and Archaea

Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

An Introduction to the Viruses

Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and Immunization

Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of Life

Microbial Genetics

Genetic Engineering and Recombinant Dna

Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes

Antimicrobial Treatment

Microbe-Human Interactions: Health and Disease

Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and Immunization

Disorders in Immunity

Diagnosing Infections

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System

Microbes and the Environment

Applied Microbiology and Food and Water Safety

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