Question 1

AIDS is a secondary immunodeficiency disease that affects several types of immune cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The initial encounter with an allergen is called the _____ dose.

Accepted Answer

A)   sensitizing
B)   provocative
C)   allergic
D)   hypersensitivity
E)   desensitizingF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are autoimmune diseases except

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A)   type I diabetes.
B)   metastatic cancer.
C)   systemic lupus erythematosus.
D)   rheumatoid arthritis.
E)   Graves'disease.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The serum of a person with blood type A and Rh- will have the ability to make which of the following antibodies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anti-B
B)   Anti-A
C)   Anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh
D)   Anti-A and anti-Rh
E)   Anti-B and anti-RhF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Infection with enteroviruses,such as rotavirus and cytomegalovirus,has been implicated in the onset of type I diabetes.This area of research involves the study of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   molecular mimicry
B)   forbidden clones
C)   the gut microbiome
D)   sequestered antigensE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

An antihistamine will

Accepted Answer

A)   bind to histamine receptors on target organs.
B)   reverse spasms of respiratory smooth muscles.
C)   block synthesis of leukotrienes.
D)   inhibit the activity of lymphocytes.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Corticosteroids will

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibit the activity of lymphocytes.
B)   bind to histamine receptors on target organs.
C)   block synthesis of leukotrienes.
D)   reverse spasms of respiratory smooth muscles.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Place these events in the pathogenesis of contact dermatitis in order,with 1 being the first step.
Sensitized T lymphocytes recognize the antigen and make cytokine chemicals.
Cytokine chemicals attract macrophages,dendritic cells,and cytotoxic T lymphocytes to the site of the antigen.
Chemicals are released from phagocytic cells and cytotoxic T cells,resulting in host tissue damage.
A chemical is absorbed through the skin.
The antigen is identified by a dendritic cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place these events in the pathogenesis of...

Question 13

In multiple sclerosis,autoantibodies attack

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium pump proteins in the cell membrane.
B)   acetylcholine receptors on skeletal muscle.
C)   acetylcholine receptors on smooth muscle.
D)   cells in thyroid follicles.
E)   myelin sheath cells of the nervous system.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Transfusion of the wrong blood type can cause

Accepted Answer

A)   recipient antibody activation of the complement cascade to attack the RBCs.
B)   fever and anemia.
C)   systemic shock and kidney failure.
D)   massive hemolysis of the donor RBCs.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Tissue transplanted from one body site on a patient to a different body site on that patient is called a(n)  ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   allograft
B)   xenograft
C)   isograft
D)   hypograft
E)   autograftF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

What may result when grafted tissue such as bone marrow contains passenger lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Formation of autoantibodies
B)   Host rejection of graft
C)   Hypogammaglobulinemia
D)   Graft versus host diseaseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Large quantities of antibodies that react to the second entry of antigen and lead to formation of antigen-antibody complexes occurs in

Accepted Answer

A)   hemolytic disease of the newborn.
B)   anaphylaxis.
C)   serum sickness.
D)   delayed hypersensitivity.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

All of the following represent potential therapy for patients with SCID except

Accepted Answer

A)   stem cell grafts.
B)   graft versus host.
C)   transfusion with adensosine deaminase.
D)   gene therapy.
E)   bone marrow transplants.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Injectant
B)   Contactant
C)   Inhalant
D)   IngestantE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 16: Disorders in Immunity

Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?

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Large quantities of antibodies that react to the second entry of antigen and lead to formation of antigen-antibody complexes occurs in

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What may result when grafted tissue such as bone marrow contains passenger lymphocytes?

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AIDS is a secondary immunodeficiency disease that affects several types of immune cells.

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

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

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The initial encounter with an allergen is called the _____ dose.

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Transfusion of the wrong blood type can cause

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All of the following are autoimmune diseases except

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In multiple sclerosis,autoantibodies attack

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

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The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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An antihistamine will

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All of the following represent potential therapy for patients with SCID except

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Corticosteroids will

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The serum of a person with blood type A and Rh^- will have the ability to make which of the following antibodies?

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Tissue transplanted from one body site on a patient to a different body site on that patient is called a(n) ______.

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DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

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Infection with enteroviruses,such as rotavirus and cytomegalovirus,has been implicated in the onset of type I diabetes.This area of research involves the study of ______.

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Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?

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Large quantities of antibodies that react to the second entry of antigen and lead to formation of antigen-antibody complexes occurs in

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What may result when grafted tissue such as bone marrow contains passenger lymphocytes?

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AIDS is a secondary immunodeficiency disease that affects several types of immune cells.

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

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

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The initial encounter with an allergen is called the _____ dose.

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Transfusion of the wrong blood type can cause

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All of the following are autoimmune diseases except

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In multiple sclerosis,autoantibodies attack

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

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The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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An antihistamine will

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All of the following represent potential therapy for patients with SCID except

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Corticosteroids will

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The serum of a person with blood type A and Rh- will have the ability to make which of the following antibodies?

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Tissue transplanted from one body site on a patient to a different body site on that patient is called a(n) ______.

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DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

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Infection with enteroviruses,such as rotavirus and cytomegalovirus,has been implicated in the onset of type I diabetes.This area of research involves the study of ______.

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