Question 1

Choose one of the viral STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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One of the viral STIs described in the t...

Question 2

Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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A)  its high fatality rate.
B)  its high incidence rate.
C)  its serious impact on newborns.
D)  the lack of a cure for the disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Generally,antibiotics are useful against

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A)  influenzA.
B)  colds.
C)  bacteria.
D)  viruses.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

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A)  generalized rash
B)  painful urination for males and females
C)  discharge from the penis or vagina
D)  lower abdominal pain in femalesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

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A)  assume responsibility for learning about the various STIs.
B)  not become intoxicated before entering into a sexual situation.
C)  always have her partner wear a condom during intercourse.
D)  do all of these.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person who is exposed to a disease and is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

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A)  active immunity.
B)  passive immunity.
C)  innate immunity.
D)  natural immunity.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

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A)  helper T
B)  B
C)  killer T
D)  suppressor TE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which one of the following statements about gonorrhea is TRUE?

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A)  Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can survive for hours on toilet seats.
B)  There is no effective treatment for gonorrhea.
C)  Gonorrhea is the most prevalent viral STI.
D)  Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Diagnosis of syphilis can be made with a blood test.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An example of an autoimmune disease is

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A)  rheumatoid arthritis.
B)  HIV.
C)  West Nile virus.
D)  allergies.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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A)  an urinary tract infection.
B)  an ascending pelvic inflammation.
C)  endometriosis.
D)  pelvic inflammatory disease.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

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A)  fungi.
B)  bacteria.
C)  viruses.
D)  parasites.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are ______ cells.

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A)  helper T
B)  suppressor T
C)  natural killer
D)  dendriticE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

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A)  coronavirus.
B)  norovirus.
C)  human papillomavirus.
D)  herpes simplex virus.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Transmission of HIV occurs through which of the following?

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A)  using the same toilet as someone with HIV
B)  sharing eating utensils with someone with HIV
C)  unprotected sexual intercourse with someone with HIV
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Briefly describe the immune response to a pathogen.What are the major phases of the immune response,and how does the immune system prepare for future invasions by the same pathogen?

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The immune response to a pathogen involv...

Question 20

Multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Immunity and Infection

Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of

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White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are ______ cells.

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An infection that progresses from the vagina and cervix to infect the pelvic cavity and fallopian tubes is called

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An example of an autoimmune disease is

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chlamydia?

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Which one of the following statements about gonorrhea is TRUE?

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

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A person who is exposed to a disease and is subsequently injected with antibodies produced by others has been given

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HIV makes the CD4 cell incapable of performing its immune functions.

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Diagnosis of syphilis can be made with a blood test.

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Lymphocytes that produce antibodies are called ______ cells.

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Herpes is considered a serious STI for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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To help Molly protect herself from contracting a STI,she should

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Multiple sclerosis is an example of an autoimmune disease.

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Generally,antibiotics are useful against

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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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The family of viruses that causes genital warts is

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Choose one of the viral STIs described in your text,and describe the symptoms and special problems associated with the infection.List the ways in which the disease may be diagnosed and treated.

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Transmission of HIV occurs through which of the following?

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Briefly describe the immune response to a pathogen.What are the major phases of the immune response,and how does the immune system prepare for future invasions by the same pathogen?

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