Deck 7: Exercise and the Immune System

Question 1

A single bout of exercise can provide a positive boost to

A) the innate immune system.
B) the acquired immune system.
C) both the innate and acquired immune system.
D) neither the innate or acquired immune system.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The system that destroys bacteria by creating holes in the surface is the

A) adaptive immune system.
B) antigen-antibody system.
C) inflammation system.
D) complement system.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Immunosenescence is a decreased immune function in

A) children.
B) athletes.
C) sedentary adults.
D) the elderly.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In acute inflammation, vasodilation results in

A) edema.
B) heat.
C) redness.
D) all of these.

Question 5

Exercise should be avoided if cold symptoms

A) include a fever.
B) are above the neck.
C) include a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Question 6

Susceptibility to infection in athletes may be increased by __________, in addition to exercise-induced immunosuppression.

A) inadequate nutrition
B) mental stress
C) poor sleep habits
D) all of these

Question 7

In the adaptive immune system, the role of B cells is to

A) produce antibodies.
B) secrete cytokines to enhance the immune response.
C) act as phagocytes.
D) attack cancer cells.

Question 8

Immune function is most affected by exercise

A) in a hot environment.
B) in a cold environment.
C) at high altitude.

Question 9

The T cells that primarily attack virus-containing cells are

A) helper T cells.
B) killer T cells.
C) regulatory T cells.
D) suppressor T cells.

Question 10

The J-shaped relationship between intensity of exercise suggest that risk of URTI is lowest in people who

A) are sedentary.
B) engage in moderate exercise.
C) engage in vigorous exercise.

Question 11

The immune function may be depressed following strenuous exercise due to high levels of

A) cortisol.
B) natural killer cells.
C) neutrophil phagocytosis.
D) B cell activity.

Question 12

Immunoglobulins are also called

A) antigens.
B) antibodies.
C) viruses.
D) cytokines.

Question 13

___________ inflammation has been linked to increase risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

A) Low grade
B) High grade

Question 14

Which of the following immune cells are a component of the innate immune system?

A) killer T cells
B) helper T cells
C) natural killer cells
D) B cells