Question 1

What type of molecules act to draw phagocytes to foreign substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   PAMPs
B)   IFNs
C)   BALTs
D)   RES
E)   MALTsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The blood cells that function in allergic reactions and inflammation,contain peroxidase and lysozyme,and particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   basophils
B)   lymphocytes
C)   eosinophils
D)   monocytes
E)   neutrophilsF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

During phagocytosis,intracellular digestion begins as soon as the phagosome is formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Certain complement components stimulate inflammation and phagocytosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A low to moderate fever in an otherwise healthy person should be treated immediately with antipyretic drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Despite not being a physical barrier,the resident microbiota are considered part of the first line of defense since they stimulate inflammation and fever,enhancing pathogen removal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The four classic signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   pain
B)   redness
C)   warmth
D)   chills
E)   swellingF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A patient visits your clinic often with recurrent respiratory infections.Based upon their medical history,it appears they have been an active smoker for over 40 years.Select the statement that most accurately reflects how this information may reveal why the patient is highly susceptible to respiratory pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A)   Smoking can paralyze the ciliary escalator.
B)   Smoking decreases the formation and effectiveness of complement proteins.
C)   Smoking directly inhibits B- and T-cell action.
D)   Smoking decreases the activity of neutrophils.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Microbial antagonism is the

Accepted Answer

A)   prevention of immune responses by the resident microbiota.
B)   suppression of the complement cascade by microbes.
C)   competition for nutrients, oxygen, and space between the resident microbiota and potential pathogens.
D)   inhibition of T cell binding to microbes.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is not a type of phagocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monocyte
B)   Lymphocyte
C)   Macrophage
D)   Neutrophil
E)   Kupffer cellF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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Despite not being a physical barrier,the resident microbiota are considered part of the first line of defense since they stimulate inflammation and fever,enhancing pathogen removal.

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The four classic signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ______.

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The blood cells that function in allergic reactions and inflammation,contain peroxidase and lysozyme,and particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are ______.

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What type of molecules act to draw phagocytes to foreign substances?

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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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Certain complement components stimulate inflammation and phagocytosis.

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Which of the following is not a type of phagocyte?

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Microbial antagonism is the

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During phagocytosis,intracellular digestion begins as soon as the phagosome is formed.

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A low to moderate fever in an otherwise healthy person should be treated immediately with antipyretic drugs.

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Despite not being a physical barrier,the resident microbiota are considered part of the first line of defense since they stimulate inflammation and fever,enhancing pathogen removal.

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The four classic signs and symptoms of inflammation include all of the following except ______.

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The blood cells that function in allergic reactions and inflammation,contain peroxidase and lysozyme,and particularly target parasitic worms and fungi are ______.

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What type of molecules act to draw phagocytes to foreign substances?

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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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Certain complement components stimulate inflammation and phagocytosis.

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Which of the following is not a type of phagocyte?

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Microbial antagonism is the

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During phagocytosis,intracellular digestion begins as soon as the phagosome is formed.

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A low to moderate fever in an otherwise healthy person should be treated immediately with antipyretic drugs.

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