Question 1

B and T cells become activated and divide to produce identical cells when _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  activated by an antigen 
B)  major histocompatibility genes are expressed 
C)  activated by the presence of cancerous cells 
D)  plasma cells begin to produce and secrete antibodies 
E)  killer T cells bind to any pathogen 
A)  activated by an antigen 
B)  major histocompatibility genes are expressed 
C)  activated by the presence of cancerous cells 
D)  plasma cells begin to produce and secrete antibodies 
E)  killer T cells bind to any pathogen A

Question 2

The best animal models for xenotransplantation of organs into humans are the nonhuman primates,such as chimpanzees and baboons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In an inflammatory response,the direct effect of histamine is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dilate blood vessels causing increased blood flow to the area of infection 
B)  decrease heat accumulation in the area of infection 
C)  directly kill bacteria 
D)  attack cytotoxic T cells 
E)  cause B cells to release antibodies 
A)  dilate blood vessels causing increased blood flow to the area of infection 
B)  decrease heat accumulation in the area of infection 
C)  directly kill bacteria 
D)  attack cytotoxic T cells 
E)  cause B cells to release antibodies A

Question 4

Suppose an Rh- mother gives birth to an Rh- baby. Is there a danger of hemolytic disease of the newborn developing during a subsequent pregnancy? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No.The Rh blood group is a major concern

Question 5

____________________ T cells secrete interleukins that activate other cells in both the cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immune responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ T cells secrete interleukins that activate...

Question 6

The huge diversity of antibody molecules is generated by the shuffling of gene segments in T cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The technology of transplanting nonhuman organs into humans is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  immunoglobulin treatment 
B)  cross reception 
C)  genomic transmission 
D)  xenotransplantation 
E)  organotransplantation 
A)  immunoglobulin treatment 
B)  cross reception 
C)  genomic transmission 
D)  xenotransplantation 
E)  organotransplantation

Question 8

Suppose that an infectious agent,such as a virus or bacterium,had surface antigens identical to those displayed on the surface of human cells.Would the immune system be able to detect and destroy these agents? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No.Specific molecular markers on cell su

Question 9

The process by which an antigen binds to a specific antibody on a naïve B cell,thereby triggering mitosis and the build-up of a large population of antibody-secreting plasma cells (also known as effector B cells),is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which an antigen binds...

Question 10

When the immune systems no longer distinguishes between self and nonself,_____ can result.

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmunity 
B)  anaphylaxis 
C)  viral infections 
D)  minor allergic reactions 
E)  enhanced immune response 
A)  autoimmunity 
B)  anaphylaxis 
C)  viral infections 
D)  minor allergic reactions 
E)  enhanced immune response

Question 11

Which immune system(s)are absent in individuals with severe combined immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  innate 
B)  cell-mediated 
C)  antibody-mediated 
D)  antibody-mediated and cell-mediated 
E)  inflammatory response 
A)  innate 
B)  cell-mediated 
C)  antibody-mediated 
D)  antibody-mediated and cell-mediated 
E)  inflammatory response

Question 12

Do you agree with the strategy of xenotransplantation to alleviate the shortage of donated human organs?  Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
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Question 13

The membrane-attack complex is a group of proteins that supplements the inflammatory response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the underlying molecular cause of Crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells are mutated and do not release antibodies. 
B)  Receptor proteins are mutated and cause an abnormal immune response. 
C)  Helper T cells are inactivated. 
D)  Mucus is not released from epithelial tissues. 
E)  Antigen-presenting cells are absent. 
A)  B cells are mutated and do not release antibodies. 
B)  Receptor proteins are mutated and cause an abnormal immune response. 
C)  Helper T cells are inactivated. 
D)  Mucus is not released from epithelial tissues. 
E)  Antigen-presenting cells are absent.

Question 15

What is most closely associated with membrane-attack complexes (MACs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  complement proteins 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  B cells 
D)  histamines 
E)  cytokines 
A)  complement proteins 
B)  helper T cells 
C)  B cells 
D)  histamines 
E)  cytokines

Question 16

What occurs during the antigen detection stage of the antibody-mediated immune response initiated by T cell activation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytotoxic T cells destroy body cells that are infected with a pathogen. 
B)  Helper T cells activate an antigen-specific B cell to divide and secrete antibodies. 
C)  A T cell displaying an antigen-specific T cell receptor (TCR) binds to the antigen on the surface of an antigen presenting cell. 
D)  Helper T cells are activated by the TCR. 
E)  A B cell degrades the pathogen and produces antigens. 
A)  Cytotoxic T cells destroy body cells that are infected with a pathogen. 
B)  Helper T cells activate an antigen-specific B cell to divide and secrete antibodies. 
C)  A T cell displaying an antigen-specific T cell receptor (TCR) binds to the antigen on the surface of an antigen presenting cell. 
D)  Helper T cells are activated by the TCR. 
E)  A B cell degrades the pathogen and produces antigens.

Question 17

The _____ of an antibody molecule functions to recognize and bind to a specific antigen.

Accepted Answer

A)  antigen-antibody complex 
B)  antigen-binding site 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  immunoglobulin motif 
A)  antigen-antibody complex 
B)  antigen-binding site 
C)  light chain 
D)  heavy chain 
E)  immunoglobulin motif

Question 18

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants can possibly be overcome by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  giving a series of injections that depress the immune systems of recipients 
B)  changing genetic markers in humans to make them more receptive to nonhuman tissue 
C)  cloning donor animals using human DNA 
D)  introducing a complement genes to both the donor animal and recipient human 
E)  altering the patient's MHC complex 
A)  giving a series of injections that depress the immune systems of recipients 
B)  changing genetic markers in humans to make them more receptive to nonhuman tissue 
C)  cloning donor animals using human DNA 
D)  introducing a complement genes to both the donor animal and recipient human 
E)  altering the patient's MHC complex

Question 19

John and all his brothers have no antibodies caused by non-functional B cells.Therefore,they are highly susceptible to bacterial infections.John and his brothers most likely have a condition called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

X-linked a

Question 20

When species-specific MHC proteins on xenotransplants trigger a complement-mediated rejection in the recipient,a(n)____________________ results.

Accepted Answer

hyperacute

B and T cells become activated and divide to produce identical cells when _____.

The best animal models for xenotransplantation of organs into humans are the nonhuman primates,such as chimpanzees and baboons.

In an inflammatory response,the direct effect of histamine is to ____.

Suppose an Rh- mother gives birth to an Rh- baby. Is there a danger of hemolytic disease of the newborn developing during a subsequent pregnancy? Why or why not?

____________________ T cells secrete interleukins that activate other cells in both the cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immune responses.

The huge diversity of antibody molecules is generated by the shuffling of gene segments in T cells.

The technology of transplanting nonhuman organs into humans is known as _____.

Suppose that an infectious agent,such as a virus or bacterium,had surface antigens identical to those displayed on the surface of human cells.Would the immune system be able to detect and destroy these agents? Why or why not?

The process by which an antigen binds to a specific antibody on a naïve B cell,thereby triggering mitosis and the build-up of a large population of antibody-secreting plasma cells (also known as effector B cells),is called ____________________.

When the immune systems no longer distinguishes between self and nonself,_____ can result.

Which immune system(s)are absent in individuals with severe combined immunodeficiency?

Do you agree with the strategy of xenotransplantation to alleviate the shortage of donated human organs? Why or why not?

The membrane-attack complex is a group of proteins that supplements the inflammatory response.

What is the underlying molecular cause of Crohn's disease?

What is most closely associated with membrane-attack complexes (MACs)?

What occurs during the antigen detection stage of the antibody-mediated immune response initiated by T cell activation?

The _____ of an antibody molecule functions to recognize and bind to a specific antigen.

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants can possibly be overcome by ____.

John and all his brothers have no antibodies caused by non-functional B cells.Therefore,they are highly susceptible to bacterial infections.John and his brothers most likely have a condition called ____________________.

When species-specific MHC proteins on xenotransplants trigger a complement-mediated rejection in the recipient,a(n)____________________ results.

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Exam 17: Genes and The Immune System

B and T cells become activated and divide to produce identical cells when _____.

The best animal models for xenotransplantation of organs into humans are the nonhuman primates,such as chimpanzees and baboons.

In an inflammatory response,the direct effect of histamine is to ____.

Suppose an Rh- mother gives birth to an Rh- baby. Is there a danger of hemolytic disease of the newborn developing during a subsequent pregnancy? Why or why not?

____________________ T cells secrete interleukins that activate other cells in both the cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immune responses.

The huge diversity of antibody molecules is generated by the shuffling of gene segments in T cells.

The technology of transplanting nonhuman organs into humans is known as _____.

Suppose that an infectious agent,such as a virus or bacterium,had surface antigens identical to those displayed on the surface of human cells.Would the immune system be able to detect and destroy these agents? Why or why not?

The process by which an antigen binds to a specific antibody on a naïve B cell,thereby triggering mitosis and the build-up of a large population of antibody-secreting plasma cells (also known as effector B cells),is called ____________________.

When the immune systems no longer distinguishes between self and nonself,_____ can result.

Which immune system(s)are absent in individuals with severe combined immunodeficiency?

Do you agree with the strategy of xenotransplantation to alleviate the shortage of donated human organs? Why or why not?

The membrane-attack complex is a group of proteins that supplements the inflammatory response.

What is the underlying molecular cause of Crohn's disease?

What is most closely associated with membrane-attack complexes (MACs)?

What occurs during the antigen detection stage of the antibody-mediated immune response initiated by T cell activation?

The _____ of an antibody molecule functions to recognize and bind to a specific antigen.

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants can possibly be overcome by ____.

John and all his brothers have no antibodies caused by non-functional B cells.Therefore,they are highly susceptible to bacterial infections.John and his brothers most likely have a condition called ____________________.

When species-specific MHC proteins on xenotransplants trigger a complement-mediated rejection in the recipient,a(n)____________________ results.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

The Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cytogenetics - Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

The Structure - Replication - and Chromosomal Organization of DNA

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Genome Alterations - Mutation and Epigenetics

Genes and Cancer

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Biotechnology and Society

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology - Genetic Testing - and Gene Therapy

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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