Question 1

All of the following are types of granulocytes because they have prominent cytoplasmic granules when stained, except

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A)  eosinophils.
B)  monocytes.
C)  neutrophils.
D)  basophils.
E)  They are all granulocytes.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The lymphoid tissues of the intestinal tract are collectively referred to as

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A)  lymph nodes.
B)  thymus.
C)  spleen.
D)  GALT.
E)  tonsils.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which white blood cells are particularly attracted to sites of parasitic infections?

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A)  monocytes
B)  eosinophils
C)  basophils
D)  neutrophils
E)  lymphocytesF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Inflammatory responses are orchestrated by the immune system and are part of the body's third line of defense.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Genetic differences among species, and within a species, can convey genetic immunity to certain diseases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ system of blood proteins act to lyse foreign cells.

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The answer of The _____ system of blood proteins act...

Question 7

Joe cut his finger on a sharp twig and now is experiencing dolor.This means

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A)  redness.
B)  pain.
C)  loss of function.
D)  warmth.
E)  swelling.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above B

Question 8

All of the following are the results of complement activation, except

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A)  opsonization which enhances phagocytosis.
B)  enhanced inflammation.
C)  lysis of bacterial cells.
D)  increased antibody production.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The blood cells that particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are

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A)  basophils.
B)  eosinophils.
C)  neutrophils.
D)  monocytes.
E)  lymphocytes.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E) B

Question 10

Which of the following would be a likely outcome if an individual had neutrophils that were incapable of diapedesis?

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A)  inadequate production of antibodies
B)  reduced numbers of circulating neutrophils
C)  repeated bacterial infections
D)  poor blood clotting
E)  numerous allergiesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The term _____ is given to any foreign substance that stimulates a specific immune system response.

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The answer of The term _____ is given to any...

Question 12

Which structures are found along lymphatic vessels but are heavily clustered in the armpit, groin, and neck?

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A)  lymph nodes
B)  thymus
C)  spleen
D)  galt
E)  tonsilsF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

If a splinter of wood were to enter the skin and introduce microorganisms to that site, what specific early and late events of inflammation would respond to that newly infected tissue? Describe the sequence of signs and symptoms, vascular and tissue events, and cells and mediators involved.

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When a splinter of wood enters the skin ...

Question 14

Which is incorrect about complement?

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A)  Complement is composed of at least 26 blood proteins.
B)  Complement proteins only appear in the blood during a response to a pathogen.
C)  The complement system acts in a cascade reaction.
D)  Activation of complement can involve a classical pathway.
E)  Activation of complement can involve an alternate pathway.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E) B

Question 15

Children with DiGeorge Syndrome are born without a thymus.Discuss, in detail, the repercussions to body defense mechanisms caused by this disease.

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DiGeorge Syndrome is a genetic disorder ...

Question 16

The _____ region of a lymph node has germinal centers packed with T and B-lymphocytes.

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The answer of The _____ region of a lymph node...

Question 17

B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes mature in the thymus gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When macrophages migrate to the skin and remain there, they are called _____ cells.

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A)  alveolar
B)  Langerhans
C)  GALT
D)  Kupffer
E)  dendriticF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Complement proteins are produced by the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is incorrect regarding fever?

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A)  It is present in all vertebrates.
B)  It stimulates the activity of T-cells.
C)  It is associated exclusively with bacterial infections.
D)  When rising, a person feels cold.
E)  It inhibits the multiplication of temperature-sensitive microorganisms.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 14: An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunities

All of the following are types of granulocytes because they have prominent cytoplasmic granules when stained, except

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The lymphoid tissues of the intestinal tract are collectively referred to as

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Which white blood cells are particularly attracted to sites of parasitic infections?

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Inflammatory responses are orchestrated by the immune system and are part of the body's third line of defense.

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Genetic differences among species, and within a species, can convey genetic immunity to certain diseases.

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The _____ system of blood proteins act to lyse foreign cells.

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Joe cut his finger on a sharp twig and now is experiencing dolor.This means

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All of the following are the results of complement activation, except

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The blood cells that particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are

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Which of the following would be a likely outcome if an individual had neutrophils that were incapable of diapedesis?

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The term _____ is given to any foreign substance that stimulates a specific immune system response.

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Which structures are found along lymphatic vessels but are heavily clustered in the armpit, groin, and neck?

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If a splinter of wood were to enter the skin and introduce microorganisms to that site, what specific early and late events of inflammation would respond to that newly infected tissue? Describe the sequence of signs and symptoms, vascular and tissue events, and cells and mediators involved.

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Children with DiGeorge Syndrome are born without a thymus.Discuss, in detail, the repercussions to body defense mechanisms caused by this disease.

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The _____ region of a lymph node has germinal centers packed with T and B-lymphocytes.

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B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes mature in the thymus gland.

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When macrophages migrate to the skin and remain there, they are called _____ cells.

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Complement proteins are produced by the spleen.

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Which is incorrect regarding fever?

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