Question 1

All of the following are involved in Type 2 hypersensitivity, except

Accepted Answer

A) IgM. 
B) IgG. 
C) IgE. 
D) complement. 
E) foreign cells. 
A) IgM. 
B) IgG. 
C) IgE. 
D) complement. 
E) foreign cells.

Question 2

During graft rejection, cytotoxic T-cells of the recipient recognize and respond to foreign Class I MHC receptors on the grafted cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The antigens to which allergic individuals are sensitive are termed _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The antigens to which allergic individuals are...

Question 4

The chemical mediator that causes prolonged bronchospasm, vascular permeability, and mucus secretion of asthmatic patients is

Accepted Answer

A) prostaglandin. 
B) histamine. 
C) leukotriene. 
D) serotonin. 
E) platelet-activating factor. 
A) prostaglandin. 
B) histamine. 
C) leukotriene. 
D) serotonin. 
E) platelet-activating factor.

Question 5

Which of the following is a risk of a bone marrow transplant that is not typically a risk of a kidney or heart transplant?

Accepted Answer

A) host rejection of graft 
B) graft versus host disease 
C) formation of autoantibodies 
D) hypogammaglobulinemia 
A) host rejection of graft 
B) graft versus host disease 
C) formation of autoantibodies 
D) hypogammaglobulinemia

Question 6

Which of the items below accurately describe characteristics of Type 4 hypersensitivity reactions.Check all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Reactions occur within minutes of antigen exposure (provocative dose). 
B) Reactions are generated by components of the cell-mediated immune response. 
C) IgE, basophils, and mast cells are typically involved. 
D) Histamine is a major mediator of symptoms. 
E) Reactions are delayed for 24- 48 hours after provocative antigen exposure.
F)The tuberculin skin test and the rash caused by poison ivy and poison oak are examples. 
A) Reactions occur within minutes of antigen exposure (provocative dose). 
B) Reactions are generated by components of the cell-mediated immune response. 
C) IgE, basophils, and mast cells are typically involved. 
D) Histamine is a major mediator of symptoms. 
E) Reactions are delayed for 24- 48 hours after provocative antigen exposure.
F)The tuberculin skin test and the rash caused by poison ivy and poison oak are examples.

Question 7

At birth, a neonate with blood Type O will have circulating anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) is an antihistamine. 
B) reverses constriction of airways. 
C) causes desensitization. 
D) inhibits the activity of lymphocytes. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) is an antihistamine. 
B) reverses constriction of airways. 
C) causes desensitization. 
D) inhibits the activity of lymphocytes. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

One theory regarding immune tolerance and the development of autoimmunity states that during embryonic growth, some tissues are hidden behind anatomical barriers and cannot be surveyed by the developing immune system.Later in life, some of these tissues may be exposed to the immune system as a result of trauma or infection and the immune system responds by developing an immune reaction against these tissues as if they were foreign.This theory is the

Accepted Answer

A) theory of molecular mimmicry. 
B) theory of immune deficiency. 
C) forbidden clone theory. 
D) sequestered antigen theory. 
A) theory of molecular mimmicry. 
B) theory of immune deficiency. 
C) forbidden clone theory. 
D) sequestered antigen theory.

Question 10

Allergic reactions to penicillin are an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 hypersensitivity. 
B) Type 2 hypersensitivity. 
C) Type 3 hypersensitivity. 
D) Type 4 hypersensitivity. 
A) Type 1 hypersensitivity. 
B) Type 2 hypersensitivity. 
C) Type 3 hypersensitivity. 
D) Type 4 hypersensitivity.

Question 11

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) maternal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− fetus. 
B) fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− mother. 
C) maternal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ fetus. 
D) fetal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ mother. 
E) fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh+ mother. 
A) maternal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− fetus. 
B) fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− mother. 
C) maternal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ fetus. 
D) fetal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ mother. 
E) fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh+ mother.

Question 12

All of the following are involved in the development of a Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction, except

Accepted Answer

A) antigen. 
B) TH cells. 
C) IgE. 
D) cytokines. 
E) TC cells.
F)dendritic cells.
G)macrophages. 
A) antigen. 
B) TH cells. 
C) IgE. 
D) cytokines. 
E) TC cells.
F)dendritic cells.
G)macrophages.

Question 13

Which of the following can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity?

Accepted Answer

A) host rejection of graft 
B) graft versus host disease 
C) formation of autoantibodies 
D) hypogammaglobulinemia 
A) host rejection of graft 
B) graft versus host disease 
C) formation of autoantibodies 
D) hypogammaglobulinemia

Question 14

Any heightened or inappropriate immune response resulting in tissue damage is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A) autoimmune disease. 
B) immunodeficiency. 
C) hypersensitivity. 
D) transfusion reaction. 
E) desensitization. 
A) autoimmune disease. 
B) immunodeficiency. 
C) hypersensitivity. 
D) transfusion reaction. 
E) desensitization.

Question 15

Tissue transplanted from one body site on a patient to a different body site on that patient is called an
_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tissue transplanted from one body site on...

Question 16

Histamine causes all the following, except

Accepted Answer

A) increased sensitivity to light. 
B) constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine. 
C) relaxes vascular smooth muscle. 
D) wheal and flare reaction in skin. 
E) pruritis and headache. 
A) increased sensitivity to light. 
B) constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine. 
C) relaxes vascular smooth muscle. 
D) wheal and flare reaction in skin. 
E) pruritis and headache.

Question 17

A female who is Rh+

Accepted Answer

A) inherited two recessive genes. 
B) is in the majority of the population with regard to Rh status. 
C) is at risk for a pregnancy resulting in hemolytic disease of the newborn. 
D) can only have an Rh positive baby. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) inherited two recessive genes. 
B) is in the majority of the population with regard to Rh status. 
C) is at risk for a pregnancy resulting in hemolytic disease of the newborn. 
D) can only have an Rh positive baby. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Exam 16: Disorders in Immunity

All of the following are involved in Type 2 hypersensitivity, except

During graft rejection, cytotoxic T-cells of the recipient recognize and respond to foreign Class I MHC receptors on the grafted cells.

The antigens to which allergic individuals are sensitive are termed _____.

The chemical mediator that causes prolonged bronchospasm, vascular permeability, and mucus secretion of asthmatic patients is

Which of the following is a risk of a bone marrow transplant that is not typically a risk of a kidney or heart transplant?

Which of the items below accurately describe characteristics of Type 4 hypersensitivity reactions.Check all that apply.

At birth, a neonate with blood Type O will have circulating anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

Epinephrine

Allergic reactions to penicillin are an example of a

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when

All of the following are involved in the development of a Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction, except

Which of the following can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity?

Any heightened or inappropriate immune response resulting in tissue damage is called a/an

Tissue transplanted from one body site on a patient to a different body site on that patient is called an _____.

Histamine causes all the following, except

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