Question 1

In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

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Question 2

In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus
B)   When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother
C)   From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism
D)   From exposure to organisms that cause a disease
E)   From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organismsF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cytotoxic
B)   Helper
C)   Memory
D)   NK
E)   MacrophageF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Sherry is a 17-year-old patient who arrives at the office complaining of fever, headache, frequent cough, and being tired all the time. She is concerned because her boyfriend has similar symptoms and was recently diagnosed with mononucleosis. Which of the following precautions should you take while you are working with Sherry?

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A)   None, because mononucleosis is only spread by kissing
B)   Wear a mask while you are in the exam room
C)   Use full PPE, including a gown, gloves, and mask
D)   Put on gloves before checking her blood pressure
E)   Ask Sherry not to cough while you are in the roomF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

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A)   It is a very rapid response.
B)   It causes memory cells to develop.
C)   It is carried out by memory cells.
D)   It requires re-exposure to an antigen.
E)   It prevents a person from developing a disease from the antigen.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgG
B)   IgA
C)   IgM
D)   IgE
E)   IgDF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Any factor that causes the formation of cancer is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   carcinogen
B)   allergen
C)   irritant
D)   antigen
E)   antibodyF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired active
B)   Artificially acquired active
C)   Naturally acquired passive
D)   Artificially acquired passive
E)   Species resistanceF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which activated T cells increase phagocytosis and antibody formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cytotoxic
B)   Helper
C)   Memory
D)   NK
E)   MacrophageF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

The nonspecific body defense in which neutrophils and monocytes can leave the bloodstream to attack pathogens in other tissues is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a chemical barrier
B)   a mechanical barrier
C)   inflammation
D)   phagocytosis
E)   species resistanceF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

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Question 12

Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

Accepted Answer

A)   "No, breast cancer is not serious until it reaches stage IV."
B)   "Breast cancer is 100% treatable."
C)   "All cancers are potentially serious, but your cancer has not spread beyond the breast."
D)   "No, in stage II, the cancer cells are localized in a few cell layers and are easily treatable."
E)   "It is serious because in stage II, the cancer cells have spread to other organs."F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

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Question 14

Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Numbness of fingers and toes
B)   Tender lymph nodes in the neck
C)   "Butterfly" rash
D)   Renal failure
E)   HeadachesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The fluid that exists between cells, called _______ fluid, is destined to become lymph.

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Question 16

Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrophages and lymphocytes
B)   T cells
C)   B cells
D)   Natural killer (NK)  cells
E)   ComplementsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following cells mainly target cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrophages and lymphocytes
B)   T cells
C)   B cells
D)   Monokines
E)   Natural killer (NK)  cellsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens.

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Question 19

When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky.

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Question 20

Which disorder is an immune reaction linked to eating gluten that triggers a reaction causing the body to attack the small intestinal mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mononucleosis
B)   Lymphedema
C)   Lupus
D)   Chronic fatigue syndrome
E)   CeliacF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Exam 27: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

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A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

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Any factor that causes the formation of cancer is a(n) ____.

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Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

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In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

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Which activated T cells increase phagocytosis and antibody formation?

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The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

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When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky.

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In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

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Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

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Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

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In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens.

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Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

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Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

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The nonspecific body defense in which neutrophils and monocytes can leave the bloodstream to attack pathogens in other tissues is ____.

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Which of the following cells mainly target cancer cells?

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The fluid that exists between cells, called _______ fluid, is destined to become lymph.

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Which disorder is an immune reaction linked to eating gluten that triggers a reaction causing the body to attack the small intestinal mucosa?

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Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

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Exam 27: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

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A highly contagious viral infection spread through the saliva of the infected person and frequently affects teenagers is ________.

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Any factor that causes the formation of cancer is a(n) ____.

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Which of the following activated T cells is active against viruses and protects the body against cancer?

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In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?

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Which activated T cells increase phagocytosis and antibody formation?

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The blockage of lymphatic vessels that drain excess fluids from the body causes ________.

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When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky.

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In tears, ________ act as a chemical barrier and destroy pathogens on the surface of the eye.

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Which of the following produce memory cells that trigger a strong response to future exposures to the same antigen?

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Which type of immunity results from exposure to an antigen?

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In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens.

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Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells?

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Which of the following are not signs or symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

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The nonspecific body defense in which neutrophils and monocytes can leave the bloodstream to attack pathogens in other tissues is ____.

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Which of the following cells mainly target cancer cells?

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The fluid that exists between cells, called _______ fluid, is destined to become lymph.

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Which disorder is an immune reaction linked to eating gluten that triggers a reaction causing the body to attack the small intestinal mucosa?

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Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

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