Question 1

Microbial antagonism is the

Accepted Answer

A)  prevention of immune responses by the resident microbiota. 
B)  suppression of the complement cascade by microbes. 
C)  competition for nutrients, oxygen, and space between the resident microbiota and potential pathogens. 
D)  inhibition of T cell binding to microbes. 
A)  prevention of immune responses by the resident microbiota. 
B)  suppression of the complement cascade by microbes. 
C)  competition for nutrients, oxygen, and space between the resident microbiota and potential pathogens. 
D)  inhibition of T cell binding to microbes.

Question 2

A patient visits your clinic often with recurrent respiratory infections.Based upon their medical history,it appears they have been an active smoker for over 40 years.Select the statement that most accurately reflects how this information may reveal why the patient is highly susceptible to respiratory pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking can paralyze the ciliary escalator. 
B)  Smoking decreases the formation and effectiveness of complement proteins. 
C)  Smoking directly inhibits B- and T-cell action. 
D)  Smoking decreases the activity of neutrophils. 
A)  Smoking can paralyze the ciliary escalator. 
B)  Smoking decreases the formation and effectiveness of complement proteins. 
C)  Smoking directly inhibits B- and T-cell action. 
D)  Smoking decreases the activity of neutrophils.

Question 3

What type of molecules act to draw phagocytes to foreign substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  PAMPs 
B)  IFNs 
C)  BALTs 
D)  RES 
E)  MALTs 
A)  PAMPs 
B)  IFNs 
C)  BALTs 
D)  RES 
E)  MALTs

Question 4

During phagocytosis,intracellular digestion begins as soon as the phagosome is formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The blood cells that function in allergic reactions and inflammation,contain peroxidase and lysozyme,and particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A low to moderate fever in an otherwise healthy person should be treated immediately with antipyretic drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Despite not being a physical barrier,the resident microbiota are considered part of the first line of defense since they stimulate inflammation and fever,enhancing pathogen removal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Inflammatory responses are orchestrated by the immune system and are part of the body's third line of defense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a type of phagocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monocyte 
B)  Lymphocyte 
C)  Macrophage 
D)  Neutrophil 
E)  Kupffer cell 
A)  Monocyte 
B)  Lymphocyte 
C)  Macrophage 
D)  Neutrophil 
E)  Kupffer cell

Question 10

Certain complement components stimulate inflammation and phagocytosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The four classic signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pain 
B)  redness 
C)  warmth 
D)  chills 
E)  swelling 
A)  pain 
B)  redness 
C)  warmth 
D)  chills 
E)  swelling

Microbial antagonism is the

What type of molecules act to draw phagocytes to foreign substances?

During phagocytosis,intracellular digestion begins as soon as the phagosome is formed.

The blood cells that function in allergic reactions and inflammation,contain peroxidase and lysozyme,and particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are ______.

A low to moderate fever in an otherwise healthy person should be treated immediately with antipyretic drugs.

Despite not being a physical barrier,the resident microbiota are considered part of the first line of defense since they stimulate inflammation and fever,enhancing pathogen removal.

Inflammatory responses are orchestrated by the immune system and are part of the body's third line of defense.

Which of the following is not a type of phagocyte?

Certain complement components stimulate inflammation and phagocytosis.

The four classic signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ______.

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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Exam 14: Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific Defenses

Microbial antagonism is the

What type of molecules act to draw phagocytes to foreign substances?

During phagocytosis,intracellular digestion begins as soon as the phagosome is formed.

The blood cells that function in allergic reactions and inflammation,contain peroxidase and lysozyme,and particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are ______.

A low to moderate fever in an otherwise healthy person should be treated immediately with antipyretic drugs.

Despite not being a physical barrier,the resident microbiota are considered part of the first line of defense since they stimulate inflammation and fever,enhancing pathogen removal.

Inflammatory responses are orchestrated by the immune system and are part of the body's third line of defense.

Which of the following is not a type of phagocyte?

Certain complement components stimulate inflammation and phagocytosis.

The four classic signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ______.

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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