Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a common allergen?

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A)  pollen
B)  viruses
C)  molds
D)  insect stingsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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)  clinical
D)  initialE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Autoimmune diseases occur when

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A)  bacteria severely damage the immune system.
B)  cancer creates an imbalance in the immune system.
C)  the body erroneously recognizes its own cells as foreign.
D)  a virus such as HIV destroys the immune system.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases.In your discussion,identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

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Question 6

An infectious agent that consists only of protein is a

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A)  virus.
B)  prion.
C)  bacterium.
D)  protozoan.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

All of the following are symptoms rarely present in someone with allergies,EXCEPT:

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A)  muscle aches.
B)  fatigue.
C)  weakness.
D)  sneezing.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are examples of cytokines?

Accepted Answer

A)  histamines and interleukins
B)  interleukins and interferons
C)  interferons and gamma globulin
D)  gamma globulin and histaminesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Mild fungal diseases that rarely give rise to major problems include all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  athlete's foot.
B)  jock itch.
C)  histoplasmosis.
D)  ringworm.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Chemicals responsible for the dilation and increased permeability of blood vessels in allergic reactions are called

Accepted Answer

A)  histamines.
B)  antigens.
C)  antibodies.
D)  lymphocytes.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

All of the following are symptoms usually present in someone with influenza,EXCEPT:

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A)  fever.
B)  sneezing.
C)  cough.
D)  muscle aches.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

All of the following are childhood viral illnesses that have waned in the U.S. ,EXCEPT

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A)  mumps.
B)  measles.
C)  influenza.
D)  rubella.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of Canadians have ulcers?

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A)  2 percent
B)  5 percent
C)  10 percent
D)  17 percentE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually affects the digestive tract.
B)  It responds to a long course of antibiotic treatment.
C)  Most infected people have latent infections.
D)  It is typically transmitted via the respiratory route.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

All of the following are symptoms rarely present in someone with sinusitis,EXCEPT:

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A)  muscle aches.
B)  fatigue.
C)  headache.
D)  sneezing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

All of the following are common symptoms of H1N1 influenza,EXCEPT:

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A)  fatigue
B)  sore throat
C)  muscle aches
D)  vomitingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Meningitis is infection of the

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A)  membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
B)  bone marrow and lymphatic tissue.
C)  alveoli in the lungs.
D)  lining of the gastrointestinal tract.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

What percentage of ulcers are caused by H pylori?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent
B)  50 percent
C)  70 percent
D)  90 percentE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The substance that increases the inflammatory response and the secretion of mucus following exposure to an allergen is

Accepted Answer

A)  immunoglobulin E
B)  histamine.
C)  interferon.
D)  memory T cells.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Immunity and Infection

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All of the following are common symptoms of H1N1 influenza,EXCEPT:

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Mycoplasmas are a common cause of pneumonia among college students.

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Which of the following are examples of cytokines?

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Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases.In your discussion,identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

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All of the following are symptoms rarely present in someone with allergies,EXCEPT:

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What percentage of ulcers are caused by H pylori?

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Autoimmune diseases occur when

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