Question 1

For which of the following diseases would one receive a vaccine made from a pathogen that has already been killed?

Accepted Answer

A)  measles
B)  mumps
C)  rubella
D)  influenzaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually affects the digestive tract.
B)  Many strains respond to a long course of antibiotic treatment.
C)  Most people infected with tuberculosis have latent infections that never go active.
D)  It is typically transmitted via the respiratory route.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Tears,saliva,and vaginal secretions are rich in _______________ and other proteins that break down and destroy many microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  histamines
B)  enzymes
C)  macrophages
D)  lymphocytesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students that live in dormitories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  staphylococcus
B)  streptococcus
C)  mycobacterium
D)  Escherichia coliE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

An infection spread throughout the body by blood or the lymphatic system is called

Accepted Answer

A)  transmitted.
B)  lymphatic.
C)  localized.
D)  systemic.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Immunity and Infection

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

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Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students that live in dormitories.

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Tears,saliva,and vaginal secretions are rich in _______________ and other proteins that break down and destroy many microorganisms.

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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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An infection spread throughout the body by blood or the lymphatic system is called

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For which of the following diseases would one receive a vaccine made from a pathogen that has already been killed?

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Exam 17: Immunity and Infection

Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is NOT true?

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Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students that live in dormitories.

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Tears,saliva,and vaginal secretions are rich in _______________ and other proteins that break down and destroy many microorganisms.

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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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An infection spread throughout the body by blood or the lymphatic system is called

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For which of the following diseases would one receive a vaccine made from a pathogen that has already been killed?

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