Question 1

Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What will be the immediate action of allergen when it enters the body for a second time?

Accepted Answer

A) degranulation 
B) bonding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils 
C) binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils 
D) histamine acts on smooth muscle 
E) prostaglandins cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeability 
A) degranulation 
B) bonding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils 
C) binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils 
D) histamine acts on smooth muscle 
E) prostaglandins cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeability

Question 3

Which of these chemicals is a powerful inflammatory agent that also stimulates uterine contractions?

Accepted Answer

A) Bradykinin 
B) Platelet-activating factor 
C) Prostaglandins 
D) Leukotriene 
E) Histamine 
A) Bradykinin 
B) Platelet-activating factor 
C) Prostaglandins 
D) Leukotriene 
E) Histamine

Question 4

A secondary acquired immunodeficiency is

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS. 
B) adenosine deaminase (AD
A)  deficiency. 
C) DiGeorge syndrome. 
D) agammaglobulinemia. 
E) Type I diabetes. 
A) AIDS. 
B) adenosine deaminase (AD
A)  deficiency. 
C) DiGeorge syndrome. 
D) agammaglobulinemia. 
E) Type I diabetes.

Question 5

This 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 
E) None of the choices are correct 
A) host rejection of graft 
B) graft versus host disease 
C) formation of autoantibodies 
D) hypogammaglobulinemia 
E) None of the choices are correct

Question 6

Autoantibodies cause tissue injury in all the following diseases, except

Accepted Answer

A) rheumatoid arthritis. 
B) myasthenia gravis. 
C) Graves' disease. 
D) tuberculin reaction. 
E) multiple sclerosis. 
A) rheumatoid arthritis. 
B) myasthenia gravis. 
C) Graves' disease. 
D) tuberculin reaction. 
E) multiple sclerosis.

Question 7

All of the following are correct about Type O blood, except

Accepted Answer

A) persons with this type of blood are considered universal donors. 
B) persons with this type of blood carry an O antigen on their RBC. 
C) persons with this type of blood have anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their plasma. 
D) this is the most common blood type among all racial groups in the U.S. 
A) persons with this type of blood are considered universal donors. 
B) persons with this type of blood carry an O antigen on their RBC. 
C) persons with this type of blood have anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their plasma. 
D) this is the most common blood type among all racial groups in the U.S.

Question 8

Which of the following can cause secondary acquired immunodeficiencies in T cells and B cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiation 
B) Chemotherapy 
C) Organic disease 
D) Infection 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) Radiation 
B) Chemotherapy 
C) Organic disease 
D) Infection 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 9

The heart of a baboon transplanted to a human would be a

Accepted Answer

A) xenograft. 
B) autograft. 
C) allograft. 
D) heterograft. 
E) homograft. 
A) xenograft. 
B) autograft. 
C) allograft. 
D) heterograft. 
E) homograft.

Question 10

Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) are due to

Accepted Answer

A) autoantibodies. 
B) delayed hypersensitivity. 
C) congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland. 
D) failure of B cell development and maturity. 
E) a genetic defect in the development of both T cells and B cells. 
A) autoantibodies. 
B) delayed hypersensitivity. 
C) congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland. 
D) failure of B cell development and maturity. 
E) a genetic defect in the development of both T cells and B cells.

Question 11

Which of the following is incorrect about the role of mast cells and basophils in allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) They degranulate when triggered by a specific allergen through the IgE bound to them. 
B) They carry high numbers of cell receptors that bind to IgE antibodies. 
C) Their cytoplasmic secretory vesicles contain physiologically active cytokines. 
D) They are found mainly in the lymph nodes. 
E) None of the above is incorrect. 
A) They degranulate when triggered by a specific allergen through the IgE bound to them. 
B) They carry high numbers of cell receptors that bind to IgE antibodies. 
C) Their cytoplasmic secretory vesicles contain physiologically active cytokines. 
D) They are found mainly in the lymph nodes. 
E) None of the above is incorrect.

Question 12

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 the 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 the choices are correct.

Question 13

Which event is the process of releasing chemical mediators?

Accepted Answer

A) Degranulation 
B) Binding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils 
C) Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils 
D) Histamine acts on smooth muscle 
E) Prostaglandins cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeability 
A) Degranulation 
B) Binding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils 
C) Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils 
D) Histamine acts on smooth muscle 
E) Prostaglandins cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeability

Question 14

Write a definition for immunopathology and discuss the four major categories of immune system responses with specific examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Immunopathology is the study of diseases

Question 15

All of the following cells participate in immune surveillance, except

Accepted Answer

A) macrophages. 
B) natural killer cells. 
C) cytotoxic T cells. 
D) plasma cells. 
E) All of the choices participate. 
A) macrophages. 
B) natural killer cells. 
C) cytotoxic T cells. 
D) plasma cells. 
E) All of the choices participate.

Question 16

The tuberculin reaction develops within 30 minutes of the skin test in people with prior sensitization due to tuberculosis infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In an isograft, tissue from an identical twin is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is incorrect about DiGeorge syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a severe deficiency of T cells. 
B) Sometimes, it is associated with a deletion in chromosome 22. 
C) Common childhood diseases can be fatal in affected children. 
D) The major therapy is a bone marrow transplant. 
E) Symptoms include reduced growth and unusual facial characteristics. 
A) It is a severe deficiency of T cells. 
B) Sometimes, it is associated with a deletion in chromosome 22. 
C) Common childhood diseases can be fatal in affected children. 
D) The major therapy is a bone marrow transplant. 
E) Symptoms include reduced growth and unusual facial characteristics.

Question 19

Jose needs a kidney due to his diabetes.His sister is a close match and is willing to give him one of hers.What type of transplant is this?

Accepted Answer

A) Allograft 
B) Xenograft 
C) Autograft 
D) Heterograft 
E) None of the choices are correct 
A) Allograft 
B) Xenograft 
C) Autograft 
D) Heterograft 
E) None of the choices are correct

Question 20

Compare and contrast local atopies and contact dermatitis with regard to: a) components and events of the immune response, b) tissue damaging mediators, and c) two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

a) Components and events of the immune r

Exam 16: Disorders in Immunity

Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

What will be the immediate action of allergen when it enters the body for a second time?

Which of these chemicals is a powerful inflammatory agent that also stimulates uterine contractions?

A secondary acquired immunodeficiency is

This can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity

Autoantibodies cause tissue injury in all the following diseases, except

All of the following are correct about Type O blood, except

Which of the following can cause secondary acquired immunodeficiencies in T cells and B cells?

The heart of a baboon transplanted to a human would be a

Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) are due to

Which of the following is incorrect about the role of mast cells and basophils in allergies?

A female who is Rh+

Which event is the process of releasing chemical mediators?

Write a definition for immunopathology and discuss the four major categories of immune system responses with specific examples for each.

All of the following cells participate in immune surveillance, except

The tuberculin reaction develops within 30 minutes of the skin test in people with prior sensitization due to tuberculosis infection.

In an isograft, tissue from an identical twin is used.

Which is incorrect about DiGeorge syndrome?

Jose needs a kidney due to his diabetes.His sister is a close match and is willing to give him one of hers.What type of transplant is this?

Compare and contrast local atopies and contact dermatitis with regard to: a) components and events of the immune response, b) tissue damaging mediators, and c) two examples of each.

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