Question 1

The fungus that causes yeast infections is called

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A)  Histoplasma capsulatum.
B)  Candida albicans.
C)  Coccidioides immitis.
D)  dermatophyte fungus.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

In people with HIV infection,the amount of virus in the body can be measured with a(n)

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A)  ELISA test.
B)  Western blot test.
C)  rapid HIV test.
D)  HIV RNA assay.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

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A)  hemorrhage.
B)  toxic shock.
C)  jaundice.
D)  impetigo.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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A)  she would know immediately because of the symptoms.
B)  she would need to tell only her last sex partner about the infection.
C)  a course of antibiotics would cover any STI she would be likely to contract.
D)  she should avoid all sexual activity until treatment is complete.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Colds are almost always transmitted by

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

Question 6

Mutation of bacterial strains is a factor in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Johnny has a red,sore throat with white patches on the tonsils,swollen lymph nodes,fever,and a headache.Which of the following bacteria caused Johnny's symptoms?

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A)  staphylococcus
B)  streptococcus
C)  mycobacterium
D)  Escherichia coliE) B) and D)
F) A) and D) B

Question 8

Anaphylaxis is a minor side effect of allergies.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Autoimmune diseases occur when

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A)  bacteria severely damage the immune system.
B)  cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system.
C)  the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign.
D)  a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a vector of disease?

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A)  contaminated soil
B)  rats
C)  ticks
D)  mosquitoesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Herpes is incurable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Question 13

Define "allergy" and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs.List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

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Question 14

The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  entry inhibitors.
B)  transcriptase inhibitors.
C)  integrase inhibitors.
D)  protease inhibitors.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Describe the history of the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

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The history of the current pattern of HI...

Question 16

A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms is a(n)

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A)  antigen.
B)  platelet.
C)  vector cell.
D)  dendritic cell.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 17

List five general classes of pathogens;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

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1. Bacteria - Example: Tuberculosis caus...

Question 18

A vaccine is available to prevent infection by

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A)  influenzA.
B)  rhinovirus.
C)  Epstein-Barr.
D)  hepatitis C.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common complication of

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A)  syphilis and herpes.
B)  herpes and gonorrhea.
C)  genital HPV infection and chlamydia.
D)  gonorrhea and chlamydia.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Gonorrhea is best described as a sexually transmitted infection

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A)  that produces a painful rash.
B)  characterized by the appearance of dry,rough growths on the genital area.
C)  caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes.
D)  that has recurrent outbreaks of blister like sores.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Immunity and Infection

The fungus that causes yeast infections is called

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In people with HIV infection,the amount of virus in the body can be measured with a(n)

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Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

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If Molly were to acquire an STI,

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Colds are almost always transmitted by

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Mutation of bacterial strains is a factor in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Johnny has a red,sore throat with white patches on the tonsils,swollen lymph nodes,fever,and a headache.Which of the following bacteria caused Johnny's symptoms?

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Anaphylaxis is a minor side effect of allergies.

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Autoimmune diseases occur when

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Which of the following is NOT a vector of disease?

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Herpes is incurable.

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Choose one of the bacterial STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Define "allergy" and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs.List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

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The main classes of antiviral drugs developed for HIV infection include all of the following EXCEPT

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Describe the history of the current pattern of HIV infection in the United States and worldwide.What groups of people and areas of the world are affected? How is the virus most likely to be transmitted?

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A type of white blood cell that engulfs foreign organisms is a(n)

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List five general classes of pathogens;give at least one example of a disease caused by each type of pathogen.

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A vaccine is available to prevent infection by

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common complication of

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