Question 1

A disease in which an individual's immune system attacks his or her own body's cells is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune disease.
B)  acquired immune response.
C)  antibody deficiency disease.
D)  natural immune disorder.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with _______ like a lock and key.

Accepted Answer

A)  histamines
B)  antigens
C)  T cells
D)  cytokinesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

All of the following are strategies to prevent infections from MRSA,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  use soap and water for about 15 seconds to wash hands.
B)  keep your hands away from your face.
C)  keep open wounds moist with a warm wet cloth/bandage.
D)  don't share personal items such as towels,razors,and tweezers.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Viral encephalitis causes inflammation of the tissue in the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney.
B)  brain.
C)  liver.
D)  heart.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

A person who is exposed to a disease and who is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

Accepted Answer

A)  active immunity.
B)  passive immunity.
C)  innate immunity.
D)  natural immunity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Lyme disease is transmitted by a

Accepted Answer

A)  mosquito.
B)  deer tick.
C)  black widow spider.
D)  dog flea.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms and infected,damaged,or aged cells,and that is particularly prevalent during the inflammatory response is a

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophage.
B)  platelet.
C)  lymphocyte.
D)  neutrophil.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  rickettsiae.
B)  bacteria.
C)  viruses.
D)  parasites.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The herpes virus associated with infectious mononucleosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes simplex type I.
B)  herpes simplex type II.
C)  Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) .
D)  cytomegalovirus.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Swollen lymph nodes are an indication of

Accepted Answer

A)  anemiA.
B)  poor diet.
C)  hemophilia.
D)  infection.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 12

Influenza virus infection usually causes all of the following symptoms,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  fever.
B)  severe fatigue.
C)  muscle aches.
D)  gastrointestinal distress.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 13

Which of the following infections is transmitted by a mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

A)  E.Coli O157:H7
B)  West Nile virus
C)  new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
D)  hantavirusE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Colds are almost always transmitted by

Accepted Answer

A)  airborne respiratory droplets.
B)  hand-to-hand contact.
C)  coughing.
D)  sharing food or drink.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Define vaccine,and describe how immunization can help prevent infection.List at least three immunizations available in Canada.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Approximately how many Canadians die of influenza annually?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000
B)  2500
C)  5500
D)  7500E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

List the six general classes of pathogens described in your text;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Substances that provoke allergies are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  parasites.
B)  antigens.
C)  bacteria.
D)  allergens.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

All of the following are symptoms usually present in someone with allergies,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sneezing.
B)  itchy eyes,nose,throat.
C)  nasal discharge.
D)  muscle aches.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

In developing countries,more than 10% of children's deaths are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  malariA.
B)  dengue fever.
C)  polio.
D)  tetanus.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above A

Exam 9: Immunity and Infection

A disease in which an individual's immune system attacks his or her own body's cells is called a(n)

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Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with _______ like a lock and key.

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All of the following are strategies to prevent infections from MRSA,EXCEPT:

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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

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Viral encephalitis causes inflammation of the tissue in the

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A person who is exposed to a disease and who is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

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Lyme disease is transmitted by a

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A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms and infected,damaged,or aged cells,and that is particularly prevalent during the inflammatory response is a

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Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

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The herpes virus associated with infectious mononucleosis is

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Swollen lymph nodes are an indication of

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Influenza virus infection usually causes all of the following symptoms,EXCEPT

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Which of the following infections is transmitted by a mosquito bite?

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Colds are almost always transmitted by

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Define vaccine,and describe how immunization can help prevent infection.List at least three immunizations available in Canada.

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Approximately how many Canadians die of influenza annually?

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List the six general classes of pathogens described in your text;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

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Substances that provoke allergies are known as

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All of the following are symptoms usually present in someone with allergies,EXCEPT:

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In developing countries,more than 10% of children's deaths are caused by:

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