Question 1

A common bacterium found on the skin in healthy people but capable of causing infection if it enters the body is

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A)  streptococcus.
B)  staphylococcus.
C)  Escherichia coli.
D)  spirochete.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Influenza is highly contagious and is spread via

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A)  bacteria in open wounds.
B)  respiratory droplets.
C)  sharing food or drink.
D)  hand-to-hand contact.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

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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An allergy is an exaggerated immune resp...

Question 4

Vaccines confer _______________ immunity.

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A)  active
B)  partial
C)  innate
D)  naturalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Warts on the hands are caused by infection with a type of

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A)  virus.
B)  bacterium.
C)  prion.
D)  fungus.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Meningitis is an infection of the

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A)  membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
B)  bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.
C)  alveoli in the lungs.
D)  lining of the gastrointestinal tract.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A severe worldwide outbreak of a disease is called an epidemic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The respiratory tract is protected from pathogens and foreign particles by both mucus membranes and cilia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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A vaccine is a biological preparation th...

Question 10

T and B cells help preserve the memory of certain pathogens in a(n) _______________ immune response.

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A)  adaptive
B)  imagined
C)  natural
D)  innateE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Common allergens include dust mites,mold,mildew,and insect stings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hair-like protrusions that sweep foreign substances out of the lungs are called

Accepted Answer

A)  cilia.
B)  phagocytic cells.
C)  macrophages.
D)  enzymes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Rabies is most often transmitted by

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A)  animal bites.
B)  contaminated food.
C)  blood transfusions.
D)  hepatitis infection.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

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)  systemic
D)  recoveryE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

T cells and B cells are the main types of

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A)  macrophages.
B)  antigens.
C)  glands.
D)  lymphocytes.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Most ulcers are caused by

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A)  tick-borne rickettsias.
B)  Helicobacter pylori infection.
C)  overconsumption of spicy food.
D)  high levels of stress.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which type of immunity response does the body's defense system remember previous infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive immunity
B)  imagined immunity
C)  natural immunity
D)  maladaptive immunityE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The mildest form of hepatitis is hepatitis _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  EBE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 17: Immunity and Infection

Influenza is highly contagious and is spread via

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The respiratory tract is protected from pathogens and foreign particles by both mucus membranes and cilia.

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Hair-like protrusions that sweep foreign substances out of the lungs are called

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

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Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

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Most ulcers are caused by

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T cells and B cells are the main types of

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Vaccines confer _______________ immunity.

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T and B cells help preserve the memory of certain pathogens in a(n) _______________ immune response.

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A severe worldwide outbreak of a disease is called an epidemic.

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

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A common bacterium found on the skin in healthy people but capable of causing infection if it enters the body is

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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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Rabies is most often transmitted by

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Common allergens include dust mites,mold,mildew,and insect stings.

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In which type of immunity response does the body's defense system remember previous infections?

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Warts on the hands are caused by infection with a type of

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Meningitis is an infection of the

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The mildest form of hepatitis is hepatitis _______________.

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