Question 1

Microscopic,hairlike structures that sweep foreign substances out of the lungs are called

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A)  cilia.
B)  phagocytic cells.
C)  macrophages.
D)  enzymes.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A preparation of killed or weakened pathogens injected or taken orally to stimulate the body to produce antibodies is called

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A)  gamma globulin.
B)  a vaccine.
C)  an antibody.
D)  immunoglobulin.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

T and B cells change after contact with the pathogen in a(n) ______ immune response.

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A)  acquired
B)  imagined
C)  natural
D)  innateE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Tetanus is also known as

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A)  lockjaw.
B)  heartburn.
C)  gastritis.
D)  meningitis.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

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A)  helper T
B)  B
C)  killer T
D)  suppressor TE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A marker on the surface of a foreign substance that triggers the immune response is called a(n)

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A)  antibody.
B)  lymphocyte.
C)  antigen.
D)  enzyme.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Molds,mushrooms,and yeasts belong to which group?

Accepted Answer

A)  protozoa
B)  spirochetes
C)  fungi
D)  prionsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A serum that contains a variety of antibodies and is injected to provide temporary immunity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma.
B)  gamma globulin.
C)  an antiviral.
D)  immunotherapy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The most effective way of preventing the flu in the winter is by not exposing your body to cold temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The largest organisms that can enter the body to cause infection are

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A)  bacteria.
B)  parasitic worms.
C)  viruses.
D)  protozoa.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Lynette has begun feeling feverish and has a sore throat.Which phase of the immune response is she experiencing?

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A)  incubation
B)  prodromal
C)  clinical
D)  initialE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

List and describe the function of five of the many different types of white blood cells,proteins,and chemicals involved in the immune response to a pathogen.

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Question 14

The use of over-the-counter antihistamines is a form of immunotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding the common cold is true?

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A)  It may be caused by more than 200 different viruses.
B)  It may be caused by exposure to cold weather.
C)  Most colds occur during the spring and summer months.
D)  It may be treated with antibiotics.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection that usually affects the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Viral meningitis is more dangerous than bacterial meningitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the immune response,the phase in which killer T cells strike at foreign cells and at cells of the body that have been invaded and infected is called

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition of the invading pathogen.
B)  amplification of defenses.
C)  cell-mediated immune response.
D)  slowdown.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Cell-mediated immune response

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A)  is a function of killer T cells.
B)  is a function of B cells.
C)  stimulates the production of antibodies.
D)  uses antibodies to recruit macrophages to help clean up.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

All of the following are types of white blood cells except

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A)  macrophages.
B)  neutrophils.
C)  lymphocytes.
D)  antibodies.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Viral meningitis is more dangerous than bacterial meningitis.

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The use of over-the-counter antihistamines is a form of immunotherapy.

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A marker on the surface of a foreign substance that triggers the immune response is called a(n)

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Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

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A serum that contains a variety of antibodies and is injected to provide temporary immunity is called

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The largest organisms that can enter the body to cause infection are

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All of the following are types of white blood cells except

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Which of the following statements regarding the common cold is true?

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Tetanus is also known as

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Molds,mushrooms,and yeasts belong to which group?

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T and B cells change after contact with the pathogen in a(n) ______ immune response.

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A preparation of killed or weakened pathogens injected or taken orally to stimulate the body to produce antibodies is called

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Cell-mediated immune response

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